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Virgin America seriously looked at Bombardier’s CSeries before A320neo’s launch
Left with no options before a decision by Airbus to launch the A320neo, Virgin America seriously examined Bombardier's CSeries before becoming the A320neo launch customer.
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Embraer deliveries down by one-fifth
Embraer delivered 100 commercial aircraft in 2010, 18% down on the 122 delivered in 2009, but says it is encouraged by "concrete signs of recovery".
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ATR doubles sales to 80 aircraft in 2010
ATR has reported a total of 80 firm sales last year, doubling its 2009 tally when it announced 40 sales.
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Sukhoi leans towards stretched version of Superjet 100
A decision on whether to produce a larger or smaller version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 will be made by the time of the Paris air show in June, but the Russian...
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PICTURE: Morocco's first T-6C trainers head for home
Morocco's first four Beechcraft T-6C trainers departed the manufacturer's Wichita site in Kansas on 14 January for their delivery to the African nation.
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First production 787 completes maiden flight
Boeing's newest 787 has completed its maiden flight, taking off from the company's Everett, Washington plant and landing just over one hour later.
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Singapore's S-70B Seahawks enter service
Singapore has inaugurated its six Sikorsky S-70B seaborne helicopters into operational use ...
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LAN and TAM expect to complete merger in six to nine months
LAN and TAM have pushed back the anticipated completion date of their merger transaction until the third quarter or early fourth quarter this year.
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American, United join in suit to halt expansion at Chicago’s O’Hare
American Airlines has joined with rival United Airlines in a suit against the City of Chicago to block expansion of O'Hare International Airport that could...
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FAA: Laser events leap in 2010
Reports of lasers being pointed at aircraft in US skies nearly doubled in 2010 to 2,836, up from 1,527 in 2009, according to the FAA.
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Boeing gets Chinese approval for 200-aircraft deal
Boeing has received Chinese government approval for orders placed by Chinese airlines for 200 aircraft, worth $19 billion.
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US Army revives interest in fly-by-wire for Black Hawks
A fly-by-wire upgrade for the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk is back under serious consideration by the US Army.
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Embraer to overhaul Brazilian air force's AMX
Embraer has received a contract for the structural overhaul of 43 of the Brazilian air force's AMX strike aircraft.
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Brazil to review F-X2 fighter requirement, says Roussef
Less than three weeks into her tenure as Brazil's newly elected president, Dilma Roussef has indicated that the Brazilian air force's F-X2 fighter procurement programme will be placed on hold and undergo a review.
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American orders two Boeing 777-300ERs
American Airlines has firmed up options on two Boeing 777-300ERs to support international growth.
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Superjet International hopes Interjet order will boost Western sales
Superjet International is confident that anticipated European certification for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in the first half of this year will ignite the touch paper for several orders from Western carriers, despite the apparent loss of ItAli Airlines.
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LIVE WEB CHAT: David Learmount on safety in 2010
Welcome to Flightglobal's live Q&A with Safety & Operations Editor David Learmount. Live between 2pm and 3pm David will take your questions so click on the box below to join the discussion. Or you can ask a question on Twitter use #safety2010 and he'll answer them.
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Russia's Region-Avia ceases operations
Russian operator Region-Avia has halted all operational activities as it seeks ways to resume business.
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Brazil signs deal for Hermes 450 UAVs
Elbit's Aeroeletronica subsidiary has received a contract to supply the Brazilian air force with Hermes 450 UAVs ...