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Boeing moves closer to regulatory approval of the 787
Boeing has completed 85% of certification test points for regulatory approval of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered 787. Scott Fancher, 787 programme...
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Boeing's Japanese suppliers not affected by earthquake
Boeing's 787 programme chief says there was "no major disruption" to Japanese suppliers supporting the aircraft's production as a result of the 8.9 magnitude...
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Air Berlin selects seat-centric RAVE IFE for A330s
German carrier Air Berlin has become the latest operator to select The IMS Company's RAVE seat-centric in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for installation...
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Los Angeles emerges as potential destination for BA A380s
Los Angeles appears to be on the short list of potential cities for deployment of British Airways' Airbus A380s. Flightglobal's ACAS database shows...
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Russia considers outright ban on Tu-154 operations
Russian authorities are contemplating introducing a blanket ban on using Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft unless their reliability is improved. Airline industry...
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US FAA orders removal of oxygen systems in aircraft lavatories
US safety regulators have ordered deactivation of oxygen generators installed in the lavatories in a range of transport aircraft. The order cites a...
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VIDEO: Sendai Airport deluged as earthquake strikes
Video images of Japan's Sendai Airport clearly show the extent of flood damage to the apron, with tidal water surrounding the terminal building. But...
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Japan's Sendai Airport largely destroyed by tsunami
Sendai Airport in Miyagi Prefecture has been largely destroyed after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that swept inland along Japan's Pacific...
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Incheon Airport and HNA Group form Chinese joint venture
South Korea's Incheon Airport is forming a joint venture with China's HNA Airport Group to provide consultancy and operational services to airports in the...
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Seven-day flight proposed for Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman has revealed an internal goal to perform a seven-day, non-stop flight by the RQ-4 Global Hawk next year ...
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Boeing sets performance targets for 737 clean-sheet contender
Boeing would like its possible 737 clean-sheet design to have a 15-20% improvement in fuel efficiency over today's model, VP for marketing Randy Tinseth...
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IAE partners extend collaboration to 2045
Members of the International Aero Engines consortium have agreed to extend their partnerships to 2045 despite philosophical differences on the design of...
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AirAsia MPL cadets pass third gate
Twelve AirAsia ab initio cadets taking part in CAE's first multi-crew pilot license class have finished the third of four phases in the 14-month programme.
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Condor readies to launch wireless IFE from Lufthansa Systems
German holiday carrier Condor is gearing up to become the first carrier in the world to offer wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) to passengers after...
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Canada F-35 cost estimate soars 66%: report
Canada's planned fleet of 65 F-35As will be at least 66% more expensive to buy and operate over a 30-year lifespan than government officials predicted, according...
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EasyJet teams up with Oxford Aviation Academy for MPL training
EasyJet is to begin training its pilots for the new multi-crew pilots licence (MPL) under an agreement with Oxford Aviation Academy. Under the agreement,...
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Airline industry last in line to sign up for algae fuel: Sapphire CEO
One or two pioneering airlines may begin using jet fuel derived from algae and use it to create a competitive advantage in the nearer term, but the commercial...
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Wizz Air to add seven new routes from Italy
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air will launch seven services from Italy to destinations in the Czech Republic, Romania and Lithuania later this month. It...
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Gulf Air agrees long-haul plan and weighs regional jet options
Gulf Air has reached an agreement on restructuring its long-haul fleet orders but is waiting for the political situation in the Middle East, including its...
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ILFC keeps Leap-X in mind for huge A320neo order
US lessor International Lease Finance is holding talks with CFM International over the Leap-X engine for part of the tentative 100-aircraft order for Airbus's...