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AirAsia X unfazed by new long-haul operators
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia X will focus on getting its business model right, rather than on competing with similar carriers that...
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TAM follows through on executive changes ahead of LAN merger
The board of Brazilian carrier TAM has approved previously announced plans that entail CEO Libano Barroso becoming CFO of the holding company being created...
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NewsBombardier wins 3rd order for CRJ1000
Bombardier today announced a new firm order for six CRJ1000 regional jets and options for 18 more to an undisclosed airline. The firm order, which...
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BAE to modify used 146-200 transports for Royal Air Force
BAE Systems is to modify two used BAe 146 transports for the UK Ministry of Defence under an urgent operational requirement deal to support operations in Afghanistan.
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NewsUK defence reforms get mixed review from spending watchdog
A Parliamentary committee report has questioned the UK Ministry of Defence's procurement practices, and labelled its future spending plans as optimistic ...
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NewsAir Berlin to start routine satellite-based landings at Bremen
German carrier Air Berlin is to use satellite-based approaches for normal flight operations to Bremen, following approval of the navigational system installed...
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NewsLufthansa outlines €1.5 billion cost-saving scheme
Lufthansa is aiming to make cost savings of €1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) every year until 2014 through a large-scale restructuring programme which will entail...
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NewsEx-Im Bank predicts 'golden age' for business jet finance
The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the United States spent $250m in financing around 25 business-jet and helicopter purchases last year.
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NewsBristow wins S&R contract for northern Scotland
Bristow Helicopters has secured a contract from the UK government to provide search and rescue (SAR) services in the north of Scotland.
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NewsTrading remains challenging at Flybe
Trading at Flybe remains challenging as passenger numbers and revenue at its main UK-based operation continued to be under pressure. Revenue fell by...
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NewsDelay hits BMI Regional sale process
Lufthansa has had to wait longer than expected to offload the regional subsidiary of BMI. The sale to a group of UK investors,...
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NewsSouth Korea demands fair fight for Israeli trainer deal
South Korean officials will use the Singapore air show to argue for a fair contest in Israel's advanced jet trainer battle ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Singapore show stays upbeat despite global economy
Despite uncertainty in the global economy, organisers of the third Singapore Airshow, to take place on 14-19 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre, are confident the event remains important to the Asia-Pacific aerospace industry.
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Russian Helicopters denies China Mi-2 reports
Russian Helicopters has denied reports that its Rostvertol unit entered a joint venture in China to produce Mi-2 helicopters.
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NewsSpirit blames design changes for latest G280 charge
Gulfstream plans to introduce the G280 mid-size business jet into service by mid-year, but the programme continues to face an unexpected rash of design changes...
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Finnair evaluates exit from MRO operations
Finnair is evaluating whether to exit in-house MRO operations altogether as part of its restructuring programme. The loss-making Finnish flag carrier...
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NewsSwiss pilots trial do-it-yourself ATC
Swiss International Airlines has just operated the first commercial flight equipped with an approved traffic situational awareness system, providing the...
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Finnair seeks to offload short-haul operations as losses deepen
After seeing its operating loss plummet to €60.9 million ($80.8 million) in 2011 from €4.7 million the previous year, Finnair has announced that it plans...
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NewsAirbus to decide on A330 enhancement in second half of 2012
Airbus intends to decide whether to proceed with enhancements to the A330 during the second half of this year, but is still reticent to provide many details.