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Opinion
Comment: Of steady sales and plunging profits
An aphorism of the corporate world holds that turnover is vanity, margin is sanity. In other words: grow sales all you want, it's profits that count.
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Comment: The revolution starts now
US defence contractors are tightening their belts as Washington makes it clear that economy is the big gun in budgeting. After a decade of rampant growth, some trimming is in order
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NewsEmbraer: Portugal could buy six KC-390s
Portugal has become the third international partner to back Embraer's KC-390 programme, and could buy six of the tanker/transports ...
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NewsEstonian CRJ900s to arrive in 2011 under new deal
Estonian Air has firmed a contract to acquire three Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, a deal which replaces an earlier fleet-renewal agreement with the...
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UK investigators issue recommendations following near mid-air collision over London
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch has issued five safety recommendations in its final report on the near mid-air collision of a German-registered Cessna Citation CJ1 business jet and a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 on 27 July 2009.
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NewsVIDEO: Delta 747 shunts tow-tractor at gate
Video images have emerged depicting the moment that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400 shunted a tow-tractor while preparing to park at an airbridge
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Efficiency 3.0 at TechOps
Delta's focus on constraints is driving down engine overhaul turnaround times
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VivaAerobus expands at Mexico City, seeks more 737s
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus is launching six new routes to Mexico City and is looking to acquire at least six additional Boeing 737-300s to support...
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Volaris to launch seven routes from Mexico City
Volaris is planning a major expansion of its network from Mexico City International Airport as the low-cost carrier looks to fill some of the void left by...
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EMS Aviation rounds out leadership team with key appointments
EMS Aviation has made two key management appointments to round out its leadership team, and better exploit its full mobile connectivity product capabilities.
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NewsA160 Hummingbird crashes during testing in Belize
The US Special Operations Command and Boeing cut short flight tests of the YMQ-18A unmanned helicopter after one crashed in Belize ...
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Air China to order four 777-300ERs
Chinese flag-carrier Air China is ordering four Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for delivery from 2013.
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Lockheed, Boeing slash executive ranks
Two major US defence companies are shedding 1,000 executives in a high-profile effort to slash costs as top Department of Defense officials raise pressure on suppliers to raise efficiency.
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NewsVIDEO: Passenger captures moments after Tu-154 overrun
Extraordinary video images have emerged depicting the moments after a Russian-operated Tupolev Tu-154 came to rest in a wooded field after losing power
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Tyre-burst inquiry advises broader overpressure protection
Investigators are recommending that European and US regulators consider extending tyre overpressure specifications retrospectively following a tyre-burst...
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NewsBoeing, Embraer cool to re-engining prospects
In the face of the costly structural changes required to maximise the benefit of a new powerplant, Boeing and Embraer have cooled to the idea of re-engining their respective workhorse jetliners.
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Business briefs
The Hungarian government is in talks with private investors to sell its 95% stake in flag carrier Malev, following its renationalisation of the airline this year
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Aer Arann chief: Carrier's business strategy is solid
Aer Arann chief Paul Schutz is aiming to maintain the carrier's fleet and headcount, insisting it needs financial rather than operational restructuring during its spell in creditor protection.
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Estonian Air agrees in principle on Bombardier acquisition
Estonian Air has agreed in principle to acquire three Bombardier aircraft and is to disclose further details next week.