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NewsCondor readies to launch wireless IFE from Lufthansa Systems
German holiday carrier Condor is gearing up to become the first carrier in the world to offer wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) to passengers after...
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Canada F-35 cost estimate soars 66%: report
Canada's planned fleet of 65 F-35As will be at least 66% more expensive to buy and operate over a 30-year lifespan than government officials predicted, according...
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NewsEasyJet teams up with Oxford Aviation Academy for MPL training
EasyJet is to begin training its pilots for the new multi-crew pilots licence (MPL) under an agreement with Oxford Aviation Academy. Under the agreement,...
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NewsAirline industry last in line to sign up for algae fuel: Sapphire CEO
One or two pioneering airlines may begin using jet fuel derived from algae and use it to create a competitive advantage in the nearer term, but the commercial...
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Wizz Air to add seven new routes from Italy
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air will launch seven services from Italy to destinations in the Czech Republic, Romania and Lithuania later this month. It...
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NewsGulf Air agrees long-haul plan and weighs regional jet options
Gulf Air has reached an agreement on restructuring its long-haul fleet orders but is waiting for the political situation in the Middle East, including its...
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ILFC keeps Leap-X in mind for huge A320neo order
US lessor International Lease Finance is holding talks with CFM International over the Leap-X engine for part of the tentative 100-aircraft order for Airbus's...
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Single European Sky - the first deliveries 'are imminent'
The long-awaited Single European Sky will see its first tangible service deliveries this year, says Patrick Ky, executive director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking,...
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Olympics airspace planners battle to bring operators onside
Commercial airline traffic should be unaffected by extensive restriction of London-region airspace for the 2012 Olympic Games, but the UK government has...
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China's Southwest Aluminium wins Airbus supply contract
China's Southwest Aluminium (SWA) has won a contract to manufacture and supply aluminium plate for use in Airbus's single-aisle and widebody aircraft.
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US Navy outlines timeline for ISR services contract
The US Navy has outlined a new timeline for buying services provided by a fleet of unmanned aircraft systems worth up to $874 million. The close-range...
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ATR72-600 in RAM colours to be displayed at Paris air show
ATR is working on plans to display an ATR72-600 aircraft sporting the Royal Air Maroc Express livery at this year's Paris air show.
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US Marines to split F-35 purchase between STOVL, carrier variants
The US Marine Corps has agreed to buy the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in addition to the short take-off and vertical...
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Boeing starts assembly of first operational P-8A
Boeing has started assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon production aircraft ahead of first delivery in 2012, with the US Navy accelerating the programme despite...
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AA11: Gulfstream and Jet Aviation to break down walls in China
Gulfstream is ramping up its focus on the Chinese market by moving dedicated sales executives to Beijing, and working with sister company Jet Aviation to...
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AA11: Asia Jet charts plan for growth
Hong Kong business jet provider Asia Jet is eyeing growth in the Greater China market, as it prepares to add more aircraft types to its fleet.
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AA11: AsBAA announces board changes
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) has undergone a leadership change, after its members voted on a new board of directors at its annual general meeting.
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AA11: Pilatus introduces iPad delivery programme for owner pilots
Pilatus Business Aircraft (stand 7A27 and static park), manufacturer of the PC-12 NG, the world's best-Pilatus Business Aircraft, manufacturer of the PC-12 NG, the world's best-selling turboprop business aircraft, says it is reinventing the aircraft delivery and ownership experience with the launch of its new iPad delivery programme
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AA11: Piper re-enters training fleet sales business
Piper Aircraft is back in the training fleet sales business, and anticipates enormous growth in pilot demand in the coming decade.
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NewsAA11: China training demands could outstrip available flight school resources
The Chinese government is reducing the number of approved international flight training organisations (FTO) at the same time that the country's demand for pilots would stretch the world's current flight schools.