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Paid contentThe outlook for aircraft interiors – looking to 2021
The organisers of the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) and Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) hosted the PEC Virtual Series as a way for the industry to stay connected and keep up to date with the latest trends, predictions and developments in the cabin interior sector. Airlines are slowly returning to flying, ...
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NewsCargo recovery continues amid capacity crunch: IATA
Air freight demand continued its recovery in October, IATA figures show, as global cargo tonne-kilometres expanded 4.1% month on month. As a result, global demand as measured by CTKs was just 6.2% below the same month last year, after a 7.8% drop in September. Source: KLM Capacity, ...
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NewsGulf Air appears to cancel long-dormant A220 order
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air appears to have cancelled the 10 Airbus A220-100 it ordered nearly a decade ago. Gulf Air had signed for the aircraft in mid-2011, when it was still known as the Bombardier CSeries, two years before its first flight. But doubts over the delivery have persisted ...
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AnalysisNew models set to bring fresh competition to light-single helicopter segment
Arguably the most competitive part of the helicopter market, the light-single segment is, however, not necessarily blessed with the most modern designs. Nonetheless, new models are in development which will bring innovation to the sector.
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AnalysisNew arrivals in medium helicopter sector threaten the old order
Heading up the weight range means these medium-class helicopters are more capable but more complex – and come with a bigger price ticket. Despite this, there are big sellers in this category, alongside new entrants.
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AnalysisAirbus dominates light-twin helicopter market with German-built duo
While not selling in the same quantities as their lighter siblings, light-twin helicopters play a significant role in society, notably in law enforcment and emergency medical services missions.
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AnalysisSlow-selling super-medium-class helicopters make modest headway
A few years ago there were many forecasts that the new super-medium-class helicopters would sell by the bucket-load. This has not quite come to pass, although those operating the rotorcraft in this weight class have used their performance benefits to push into new markets.
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AnalysisHeavy-twin helicopters are dragged down by offshore slump
Heavy-twins sit at the top of each manufacturer’s range and while a downturn in oil and gas services has hurt sales in some cases, interest from the search and rescue operators has remained strong.
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NewsGol makes second attempt to merge with Smiles loyalty programme
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has for the second time proposed merging its Smiles loyalty programme with the airline.
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NewsEmirates receives its first new A380 for 2020
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has taken delivery of another Airbus A380, the first of three to be introduced by the Dubai-based airline before the end of this year. One of the three aircraft to be delivered will have a configuration which includes Emirates’ premium-economy seating. The latest aircraft (A6-EVL) departed ...
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NewsParis Air Show cancelled for 2021
Organisers of the Paris Air Show 2021 have cancelled the event, citing the continuing uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic. The show had been scheduled to take place from 21-27 June 2021. But the air show organising board, in a joint decision with French aerospace industry association GIFAS, state that it ...
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NewsSIA deepens co-operation with Indian joint venture Vistara
Singapore Airlines and its Indian joint venture Vistara have inked a commercial cooperation framework agreement, widening its existing areas of partnership.
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AnalysisHow the pandemic has reshaped the leasing business
During those buoyant years before Covid-19, executives from aircraft leasing companies would gather at industry conferences around Asia-Pacific and marvel at the unstoppable growth trajectory of aircraft deliveries in the region. Demand for aircraft seemed insatiable, based on OEM forecasts. Airlines’ appetite was plain to see, with ambitious budget carriers ...
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NewsDanish charter start-up Airseven receives first 737s
Danish operator Copenhagen AirTaxi has taken delivery of a pair of Boeing 737-400s for its new leisure charter airline, which has been branded Airseven. Airseven received the two aircraft on 3 December, with OY-ASA and OY-ASB being delivered to Roskilde airport within about 20min of one another following flights from ...
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NewsAirbus hones Zephyr operations in Arizona
Airbus Defence & Space has completed a test flight campaign for its Zephyr unmanned air vehicle focusing primarily on aircraft handling.
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NewsJAL 777-200 engine loses panel, suffers blade damage after takeoff
Japanese authorities are investigating a significant engine failure aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200, which involved the loss of large panel and fan blade damage.
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NewsEurope, Singapore align certification for emerging technologies
Europe and Singapore have updated their bilateral working agreement, allowing Singapore aviation companies get speedier approval to use new and emerging technologies, such as electric-vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsNorwegian start-up carrier to be branded ‘Flyr’
Entrepreneurs have revealed ‘Flyr’ as the brand name for the new Norwegian airline which aims to commence services in the first half of 2021. The airline is being established by a team including industry specialist Erik Braathen as well as pilots from a number of Scandinavian carriers. Flyr is intended ...
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NewsBGI leads race for Israir as bidders continue to tweak offers
Prospective bidders for Israir are continuing to tweak proposals, even after the trustee overseeing the sale highlighted a preferred offer, that submitted by BGI Investments. BGI Investments is controlled by a private company, Shai Odem, which is jointly owned by entrepreneurs Rami Levy and Shalom Haim. Israir’s trustee has put ...
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