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NewsINFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of the operating lessors
From the first lease deal in 1965 to the situation today where nearly 40% of the global fleet are on operating lease, Airline Business' finance interactive traces the key events in the journey of the leasing sector.
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NewsBombardier announces firm deal for five Q400s
An undisclosed buyer has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Bombardier NextGen Q400 turboprops, the Canadian airframer announced today. The...
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NewsCutaway & technical description: How Boeing developed the F-15 Silent Eagle
Boeing's F-15SE, a competitive response to "fifth generation" fighters, brings stealth to a type that has been in continuous production for almost 30 years.
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Gama Aviation opens Sharjah fixed-base operation
Business aviation services provider Gama Aviation has made its foray into the flourishing Middle Eastern aircraft and passenger-handling market following the opening of its fixed-base operation at Sharjah International Airport in late January.
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IAG notifies Commission over BMI acquisition
International Airlines Group has formally notified the European Commission regarding its plans to acquire UK operator BMI from Germany's Lufthansa. The...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing targets 2013 firm configuration for 737 Max
Boeing aims to firm the configuration of its 737 Max family in 2013 as the final phase of the wind-tunnel testing begins in the USA and UK.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Enders vows Airbus will 'quickly fix' A380 cracks
Airbus chief executive Thomas Enders reiterated on Monday that the manufacturer will quickly work to fix the cracks that have been discovered on its Airbus A380s.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Boeing steps up 787-9 development effort
Boeing will begin major assembly of the first 787-9 in the fourth quarter of this year, ahead of final assembly starting in Everett in early 2013.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Narrowbodies make mark in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has become an increasingly lucrative market for narrowbody aircraft, with the growth of low-cost travel and relaxation of regulations helping to drive orders throughout the region - and fuelling fears of overcapacity.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Southeast Asian aerospace sector extends its reach
Southeast Asian companies have an increasingly visible present in the airline industry, as established names, and several new ones, look to benefit from growing demand.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Southeast Asia’s helicopter market spirals upwards
Southeast Asia is proving to be a treasure trove for the world's major rotorcraft companies
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NewsIN FOCUS: RSAF chief sets out strategy
Singapore is unique among major cities in that the full range of military aircraft can be spotted flying overhead on any given day.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Southeast Asian airports gear up for growth
Booming passenger numbers and expansion of low-cost carriers across Asia-Pacific are foring airports in the region to scale up their facilities to raise throughput.
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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...