All Safety News – Page 911
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Chinese challenge
Anticipated regular non-stop flights between China and Taiwan and a brace of new Chinese hub airports threaten to knock Hong Kong’s aviation sector from centre stage, but it is fighting back
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Opportunity knocks
Washington’s offer to provide European investors with effective control of US carriers while keeping foreign ownership levels capped at 25% offers the best chance in years to unlock the door to a long-awaited transatlantic “Open Skies” deal
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Varig creditors push for transfer to US courts
Varig’s creditors are pressing for the carrier’s bankruptcy to be adjudicated under US law after a tumultuous week in the Brazilian courts saw a rescue bid first accepted and then rejected by a judge.
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Alitalia uses aircraft to secure new $445m finance deal
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has secured a new $445 million financing deal with General Electric unit GE Corporate Banking Europe.
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NewsInvestigators query British Airways maintenance practices
AAIB identifies systemic failures in UK flag-carrier's maintenance operation
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Boeing confirms Evergreen's 747 large cargo freighter deal
Boeing today confirmed that Evergreen International Airlines will operate the manufacturer’s 747 large cargo freighter (LCF) fleet, which will be used to transport major assemblies for the 787.
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NewsQantas orders 65 Boeing 787s
Deal includes options for 50 more aircraft and leaves huge engine prize to fight for
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Airbus disputes A380 wake ruling
Manufacturer ‘surprised’ by ICAO advisory letter calling for increased separation requirement during approach
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NewsAerodynamic ‘tweaks’ boost Airbus A350 cruise speed
Reprofiling includes deeper nose and upgrade to wing surface and flap-track fairings
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Airport effort boosts punctuality
Low cost of introducing internal collaborative decision-making delivers six-fold return and departure efficiencies