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United-Continental boasts operation of first US biofuel flight
United-Continental has laid claim to operating the first commercial flight in the US powered by advanced biofuels. The company said its subsidiary...
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Avinor to look into producing aviation biofuel in Norway
Norwegian airports operator and air navigation service provider Avinor is studying the possibility of beginning production of aviation biofuels in Norway.
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CIT to order up to 30 Embraer 190/195s
Lessor CIT Aerospace is to acquire up to 30 Embraer 190s and 195s under an agreement which already includes 10 firm aircraft.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Middle Eastern airspace efficiency stepped up
Iraq's belated implementation of reduced vertical separation minima has eased air traffic flow problems in the Middle East
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Boeing completes initial review of 737 Max configuration
Having completed a recent review of requirement, configuration and certification plans for its 737 Max, Boeing plans to fly the first re-engined narrowbody...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Middle East defence market keeps growing
Political uncertainty in the Middle East has stalled but not undone the region's demand for new military equipment
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Ryanair raises outlook as first half profits grow 20%
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has raised its full-year profits outlook 10% on better than expected yields after posting first half profits up a fifth to €544...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Gulf network carriers continue to aim high, despite threats
Amid turmoil the Gulf's 'big three' carriers remain committed to scaling up
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NewsIN FOCUS: MV-22 makes Dubai debut in bid for export deals
Bell Boeing is to give a debut Dubai appearance to the MV-22 Osprey, with securing a first export sale top of its priority list
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NewsIN FOCUS: Record numbers forecast for Dubai air show
This year's event will be the last at the current venue, but a strong international turnout will ensure it departs on a high
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Virgin pitches late bid to upset IAG deal for BMI
Virgin Atlantic Airways is adamant that it is still in the race to take over UK carrier BMI after making another offer, which Lufthansa wants to discuss...
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Superjet nears EASA approval with additional static test
Sukhoi has completed additional static testing of the Superjet 100 for certification through the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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NewsVirgin still aims for BMI despite preliminary LH/IAG deal
After International Airlines Group (IAG) announced today that it had agreed in principle with Lufthansa to take over British Midland International (BMI),...
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Hong Kong Airlines eyes Qantas A380 slots
Hong Kong Airlines is discussing with Airbus to take over the A380 slots that were previously filled by Australia's Qantas Airways.
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NewsIAG 3Q profits down a third
Operating profits at British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group fell a third to €363 million ($499 million) in the third quarter. Total...
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NewsIAG agrees preliminary deal to buy BMI
British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached a deal in principle with Lufthansa to buy British Midland. In a short...
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SIA, Airbus sign support agreement for 15 A330s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new Flight Hour Services (FHS) support contract with Airbus for its 15 additional A330 aircraft ordered in September. The...
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NewsQantas A380 diverted after Trent 900 engine oil problem
A Qantas Airways Airbus A380 on the Singapore-London route was forced to divert to Dubai after an oil-related problem caused a shutdown of its number four...
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Lockheed Martin acquires Dutch firm making 737, A320 simulators
Lockheed Martin has acquired Netherlands-based Sim-Industries B.V, to move into the full flight simulator market for single aisle and twin-aisle airliners. Terms...