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TAM to redesign cabin interiors across its entire fleet
Brazilian operator TAM has hired Priestmangoode to completely redesign cabin interiors across its fleet of aircraft as well as its forthcoming Boeing 777s...
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NewsAirbus sees lifespan of at least 10 years for re-engined A320
Airbus is confident that if it goes ahead with its proposed A320 re-engining, the updated model would have a production lifespan of at least 10 years.
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Big two aircraft output at all-time high despite recession
There was no hiding Airbus boss Tom Enders' glee this month at the Airbus/EADS annual conference in Seville when he confirmed that the airframer had defied...
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NewsAirbus begins drive to simplify 'over-complex' A380 production
Airbus has begun a drive to speed up the A380's "over-complex" assembly process through improved quality control and by allocating engineering support to...
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NewsPICTURE: Canada's first C-130J emerges from paintshop
Canada's first of 17 next-generation C-130J tactical transports has made its first appearance in national markings ...
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Malaysia Airports awards contract for low-cost terminal runway
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has awarded a 291 million ringgit ($87 million) contract to construct a runway and taxiways at the new low-cost terminal...
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Mexico's Interjet seeks to lease two additional A320s
Mexico's Interjet is looking to lease two additional Airbus A320s as the Mexican market begins to stabilise after a tumultuous two years. Interjet...
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NewsEmbraer's airliner deliveries drop 25% while net orders are in deficit
Embraer's airliner output declined 25% in 2009 to 122 aircraft from the 162 delivered in the year before. Meanwhile, its net orders for its commercial programmes...
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NewsVirgin cancels remaining A340-600s after firming A330s
Airbus' latest order and delivery figures show that Virgin Atlantic has cancelled six of the A340-600 aircraft it had on order. Virgin Atlantic firmed...
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Tiger launches IPO to raise S$246.8 million
Singapore's Tiger Airways launched its initial public offering (IPO) today to raise S$246.8 million ($177.7 million), as it seeks to quadruple its fleet...
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Mitsubishi Aircraft signs Heath Tecna as MRJ supplier
Mitsubishi Aircraft has signed up US firm Heath Tecna as a supplier for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet.
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NewsBoeing outlines 747-8F certification plan
Boeing has outlined details of the 747-8F flight test campaign that is due to start early this year after a long delay. Three aircraft will complete...
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A380 to remain a financial burden for years: Airbus chief
EADS chief Louis Gallois has listed cost control of the Airbus A380 programme as a priority in 2010. Speaking during a joint EADS and Airbus event...
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JAL receives approval from retirees for pension cuts
More than two-thirds of Japan Airlines' (JAL) retired employees have agreed to cuts to their pension plans in a bid to cut costs at the struggling carrier.
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Virgin Atlantic finalises A330-300 agreements
Virgin Atlantic has completed its purchase of six A330-300s from Airbus after delays to the Boeing 787 programme prompted the carrier to find interim aircraft....
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Clean avgas substitute aims for summer approval
A test fuel specification for SwiftFuel , a biofuel designed to replace leaded avgas, could...