All Programmes news – Page 223
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NewsIN FOCUS: A giant Leap for CFM
A programme that began to take shape as a concept nearly eight years ago is finally taking real form inside CFM International's supply chain.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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NewsIN FOCUS: EADS-BAE merger lives on
Failed bid to combine European giants may still influence mergers and acquisitions market
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NewsAirbus to ditch lithium-ion batteries on A350
Airbus is opting to switch back to nickel-cadmium batteries for its A350 as a risk-reduction strategy, but insists the change will not affect entry into...
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American and US Airways network questions remain
American and US Airways executives say that the combined carrier will retain all of its existing hubs, but note that changes are possible. The new...
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ANALYSIS: AA-US merger a victory for deregulation entrepreneurs
US Airways stands poised to join the long list of legacy airline brands, including Pan Am, Eastern, TWA, Northwest and Continental, to pass into history. But...
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Finnair expands use of full-flat business class seats
Finnair has rolled out full-flat business class seats across the majority of its long-haul Airbus A330 and A340 fleet. The Zodiac-made 'Vantage' seat...
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Air Berlin, Air Seychelles sign codeshare agreement
Air Seychelles and Air Berlin have signed a codeshare agreement for connecting flights via Abu Dhabi, effective immediately. The Seychellois flag carrier...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways to merge
American Airlines and US Airways have announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create the largest airline in the world. The combined...
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Mandala looks to adopt Tiger Airways brand name
Mandala Airlines is looking at adopting the Tiger Airways brand name for its operations in Indonesia. The carrier is working towards rebranding itself...
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Pansa replaces Orsi as Finmeccanica CEO
Reeling from yesterday's arrest of chief executive Giuseppe Orsi as part of a bribery probe, Italy's Finmeccanica has moved swiftly to change the company's leadership following a board meeting on 13 February.
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NewsIcelandair increases 737 Max order
Icelandair has increased its commitment to the Boeing 737 Max by firming an order for 16 aircraft, up from its initial indication that it would take a dozen. The...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Light at the end of United's fleet redeployment tunnel
United Airlines faced quite the juggling act during the past year. Network planners at the Chicago-based Star Alliance member took the bulk of the...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus leans towards A330-200 to replace Beluga fleet
Airbus has tentatively identified an A330-200 derivative as the most promising long-term candidate to replace its five A300-600ST Beluga oversize transports.
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NewsRolls-Royce prepares prototype A350-1000 engine
Rolls-Royce is preparing a prototype demonstration for the higher-thrust Trent XWB-97 engine which will be used on the A350-1000
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer quietly unveils improved E-Jet with American Airlines order
Brazilian airframer clarifies near-term proposal for aircraft improvements anticipating rush of orders for regional jets
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NewsBoeing completes first 787 test flight
A Boeing 787 today completed the first flight test to study the in-flight performance of the lithium-ion batteries that have kept the fleet grounded for...
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NewsUS budget battle uncertainty 'holding back wave of M&A'
Uncertainty generated by the US government's ongoing political battle over spending cuts is holding back a wave of defence industry consolidation, according to a 2012 mergers and acquisitions analysis by consultancy PwC.
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NewsAirbus restores large American order to firm backlog
Airbus has logged an order for 130 A321neo twinjets from American Airlines, reinstating the carrier to its books after deliberately removing a similar firm...