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Bombardier redesignates CSeries variants as CS100, CS300
On the back of the confirmation of Lufthansa's deal for up to 60 Bombardier CSeries aircraft, the Canadian manufacturer has redesignated the models in the...
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Aviadvigatel proposes new PS-14 engine for MS-21
Russian powerplant specialist Aviadvigatel is to develop a new turbofan with the aim of marketing it for the proposed United Aircraft MS-21. Aviadvigatel,...
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RAF ditches attempts to fly 100% synthetic fuel on TriStar
The UK Ministry of Defence's efforts to fly non-crude oil derived 100% synthetic fuel were ditched last year...
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D-Jet delays give customers breathing space
Diamond Aircraft says many customers have welcomed programme delays to the D-Jet ...
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NewsCathay reports $1.1 billion loss for 2008
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a more than $1 billion net loss for 2008 as it booked sizeable losses from fuel-hedging contracts. The...
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Malaysia slashes landing charges to help airlines
Malaysia's Government has unveiled a 50% reduction in airport landing charges to help airlines during the ongoing economic downturn. The Government...
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Mexicana names new regional carrier Link
Grupo Mexicana has unveiled a name for its new regional carrier, which will launch services at the beginning of next week with ex-Chautauqua Airlines Bombardier...
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Delta still in 787 talks with Boeing
Delta Air Lines says it "remains in serious discussions" with Boeing over delivery schedules of the 787, and that its order for 18 aircraft...
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IAI looks for supersonic collaborators
Israel Aerospace Industries is evaluating a possible collaboration with other...
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FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 737 pilot-induced oscillations
Material defects in one batch of wire that Boeing purchased to make springs is at the root of a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for dozens...
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Southwest sticks to fleet strategy as revenues remain unstable
As revenues remain weak and no bottom for the current down cycle is apparent, Southwest Airlines doesn't plan to veer from the workhorse of its fleet - the...
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Airlines lose leverage in push for replacement narrowbody
Pressure on Airbus and Boeing to accelerate plans to develop single-aisle replacement aircraft appears to have subsided - for now - as carriers focus on...
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NewsRyanair to eliminate airport check-in by October
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to swtich to wholly Internet-based check-in by 1 October, and has detailed the phased elimination of airport check-in facilities. It...
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IAI mates G250 fuselage
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed fuselage mating of the first Gulfstream...
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NewsCSeries talks 'in the freezer': Qatar Airways
Bombardier looks to have missed the opportunity to land a key second major airline customer for the...
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Police probe unexplained damage during Sabena MRO work
Belgium's public prosecutor has ordered rechecks on aircraft under the supervision of Sabena Technics for the past two months after the discovery of unexplained...
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NewsNASA's Orion heat shield decision expected this month
One of the greatest engineering challenges in spaceflight is to protect a spacecraft from the searing heat of re-entry, as the fate of the Space Shuttle...