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Boeing 747-8F nears schedule slip as first 747-8I progresses
Despite strong schedule uncertainty with Boeing's 747-8 freighter, the airframer continues to press on with assembly of its first -8I passenger aircraft.
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Air Moldova selects Turkish Technic for A320 check
Air Moldova has contracted with Turkish Technic to carry out a maintenance checks on an Airbus A320. The airline operates three of the type. The agreement...
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NewsPICTURE: WhiteKnight Two landing gear fails
The left rear landing gear on Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnight Two failed during a test flight in the Mojave desert 19 Aug. The quad-engine jet that will...
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ISS back in action after marathon spacewalk series
Everything is up and running again on the International Space Station following a marathon series of spacewalks to replace a critical cooling pump. The pump's...
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Korean Air studying in-flight connectivity solutions
(Clarifies that Korean Air will be deciding on what kind of connectivity options it will consider but will not be deciding on a supplier by year-end.) Nearly...
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ANZ takes Auckland Airport's Queenstown bid to court
Air New Zealand (ANZ) and a Queenstown-based lobby group opposed to Auckland International Airport's (AIA) purchase of a stake in Queenstown Airport have...
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Pan-European trial to study benefit of flight-plan adherence
Eurocontrol is gearing up for a two-day pan-European exercise aimed at improving airspace efficiency through ensuring that all traffic strictly adheres to...
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FAA prepares to change training rules for airline pilot licences
The US Federal Aviation Administration is poised to shake up commercial airline pilot training standards in response to the February 2009 Colgan Air Bombardier...
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NewsAmbit agrees to pay financial settlement to Aircell
US technology firm Ambit Corp has agreed to pay a financial settlement to Aircell and refrain from pursuing further litigation against the firm or any of...
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LAN-TAM merger could spur further Latin consolidation
The proposed LAN-TAM tie-up will create an airline powerhouse in Latin America that will control an unprecedented share of traffic and could spur further...
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Emirates to serve Hong Kong with A380
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to introduce the Airbus A380 to a new destination, Hong Kong, ahead of the winter season.
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NewsStart-up Tibet Airlines to take three A319s
Start-up carrier Tibet Airlines has selected the Airbus A319 to commence initial operations, and has agreed to take three of the type. It is also planning...
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Colombian crash renews focus on region's safety record
The fatal crash of an Aires Boeing 737-700 on the Colombian Caribbean island of San Andres has turned the spotlight once again on airline safety in Latin...
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NewsAmerican Airlines to charge for first rows in coach
American Airlines is putting a "for sale" sign on seats in the front of coach cabins, allowing passengers who pay extra for these seats to be among the first...
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IAE rolls out fix for V2500 problems
International Aero Engines (IAE) is replacing parts in some of its V2500 engines on in-operation aircraft, after discovering problems with the engine's high-pressure...
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Taipei Taoyuan reviews air control procedures after runway incident
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport has reviewed its air traffic control procedures after a July incident, in which an aircraft entered the airport's runway...
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San Andres airport re-opens
The airport on San Andres island has been re-opened for commercial traffic after remaining closed since early 16 August when an Aires Boeing 737-700 crashed...