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Revenues continue downward spiral for US carriers
Passenger revenue continued its freefall for US operators, tumbling 21% in August versus the same period last year as the weak economy again stunted demand...
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Aircell initiates layoffs
Aircell has initiated employee layoffs, saying it needs to "right-size" the company to position it for future growth.
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Spirit Aero issues debt to repay current borrowings
Spirit Aerosystems plans to offer $300 million in notes due in 2017 through a private placement. In a statement Moody's ratings agency says Spirit...
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FAA approves Honeywell landing system for use in Memphis
The Memphis, Tennessee airport plans to introduce the Smartpath precision landing system developed by Honeywell early in 2010 after securing FAA approval...
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Switzerland boosts ATFLIR order for Hornet fleet
Raytheon has received a follow-on contract to equip the Swiss air force's upgraded F-18C/Ds with ATFLIR targeting pods ...
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Unsecured emergency slide cover triggered July 2008 Obama flight diversion
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today said the July 2008 diversion of a Midwest Airlines charter flight with Presidential candidate Barack...
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Israel eyes M-346, T-50 for Skyhawk replacement deal
The M-346 and T-50 designs have emerged as the leading candidates to replace Israel's TA-4H/J trainers ...
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Saab 105 upgrade to boost interoperability with Sweden's Gripen fleet
Saab has given a new contract to upgrade the cockpit systems on the Swedish air force's fleet of Saab 105 jet trainers ...
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Mexicana sets to enter Oneworld on 10 November
Mexicana plans to officially enter the Oneworld Alliance on 10 November, roughly six months after a previously-announced entry date of May.
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C-130s to demonstrate Spartan mission in Iraq
Two C-130 transports will be deployed to Iraq in October to pose as surrogate platforms for the US Army's new C-27J ...
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European airports go on the offensive
More low-cost terminals planned for Europe as economic crisis fuels airportdiversification and fresh look at charges
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JAL woes point to Pacific upheaval
A major shake-up in the power base in Asia could be in the air if US carriers manage to take a stake in Japan Airlines
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IATA paints a dark picture
IATA has again been forced to reforecast its 2009 financial outlook as the economic slump bites even deeper into airline revenues and profits
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Chinese banks set to grow
Finding $1.1 trillion to fund 9,000 aircraft deliveries projected to be required in Asia-Pacific over the coming years is a huge challenge and Chinese banks...
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Asia still faces structural problems
Airline losses continue and government intervention isn't helping the region as it struggles to recover
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Recovery: Made in China?
China remains one of the great hopes for leading the economy and the air transport sector out of the doldrums. But while recent economic indicators and strong domestic traffic growth are encouraging, it still remains to be seen how quickly it will thrive