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Mechtronix wins Caravan simulator contract from Susi Air
Flight simulation training device manufacturer Mechtronix Systems has been contracted to supply an FFT X simulator for the world's second-largest operator of Cessna Caravans, Susi Air of Indonesia.
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NewsAA11: HNA orders 38 Boeing aircraft
China's HNA Group has ordered 38 Boeing passenger aircraft for its unit Hong Kong Airlines. The memorandum of understanding with Boeing comprises 30 787-9s, six 777 Freighters, and two 787-8s in VIP configuration, says HNA.
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NewsAA11: Air China places order for five 747-8Is
Air China has announced a firm order for five passenger versions of the 747-8, giving the programme a major shot in the arm from an important market segment.
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NewsAA11:Harbin future role in Embraer jets is still in doubt
Embraer has yet to receive a decision from the Chinese government on the fate of its Harbin assembly plant, with months to go before the facility is due to produce its last ERJ 145.
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AA11:Hong Kong celebrates centenary of powered flight
This year will be a special one for Hong Kong's aviation community as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in the territory, which took place on 18 March 1911.
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Hawker Pacific looks to China for more FBO offerings
Hawker Pacific is looking at new fixed-base operations opportunities in China following the success of its joint venture FBO with the Shanghai Airport Authority at the Chinese airport, which was opened last year
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AA11: Airbus predicts strong demand from Asia
Airbus forecasts that the Asia Pacific will become the world's biggest market for airliners in the next 20 years, with carriers in the region taking delivery of 8,560 new aircraft worth $1.2 trillion.
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AA11: Airbus Elite is the giant of the static display
Airbus has the largest aircraft cabin on display at Asian Aerospace with an A318 Elite, which it says features a wider, taller and more spacious cabin than any of the other aircraft being shown, while having a similar length and wingspan as traditional large business jets.
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LOT to take first 787 in April 2012
Polish flag carrier LOT expects to receive next year five Boeing 787s, which it will use to start replacing its Boeing 767-300ERs and potentially launch...
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NewsSources: CSeries first flight slips three months
The first flight of Bombardier's CSeries CS100 has slipped by three months, say supplier sources, while the company has shifted one of its senior leaders...
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Boeing activates San Antonio 787 change facility
Boeing has activated its San Antonio, Texas change incorporation and refurbishment facility with the first of at least six Boeing 787s.
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Southwest zeros in on 15% return of invested capital
Southwest Airlines has a four-prong strategy to once again achieve a 15% return on invested capital (ROIC) after averaging a 10% return for most of the last...
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NewsBoeing continues to focus on clean sheet narrowbody
Boeing is focussing its attention toward a new aircraft, as it characterises the response to its 737 re-engining plans as "underwhelming". Mike Bair, VP...
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'Economic and cultural change poses airline safety risk'
Global economic and cultural changes pose challenges for maintaining good airline safety performance, the Flight Safety Foundation has warned at its European...
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EC outlines emissions allowances for airlines ahead of ETS
Airlines will receive allowances to emit almost 213 million tonnes of carbon dioxide when the aviation sector is included in the European Union's emissions...
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NewsIAG signs MoU for eight A330-300s to be operated by Iberia
International Airlines Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for eight A330-300s plus options on a further eight. The aircraft...
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CFM studying new weight savings for Leap-X blades
CFM International is studying further weight reductions for the Leap-X engine after becoming satisfied that the baseline design will meet certification requirements.
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Etihad signs MRO deal with Engine Alliance for GP7200s
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has signed a long-term maintenance deal with Engine Alliance for the GP7200 powerplants that will power its Airbus...
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General Aviation - In Brief
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has appointed Cessna as the school's exclusive supplier of single-engined non-complex aircraft for the next six years
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Interview
Working Week - Celine Shabbas
Celine Shabbas is head of UK trading and sits on the operating board of Air Partner, the air charter provider that boasts 20 offices in 17 countries around the world