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Finnair develops crew schedules based on Jeppesen fatigue tool
Finnair has become the first commercial carrier to develop crew schedules based on Boeing unit Jeppesen's recently introduced fatigue risk management system, which is integrated with its crew management solution suite.
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ACI chief warns Europe will be isolated from growth unless politicians act
Airports Council International Europe president Ad Rutten has warned Europe's politicians that the continent's economy risks becoming isolated from the growth areas of the world unless they address aviation infrastructure capacity, and embrace more liberalised bilateral aviation treaties.
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Deep ties and robust performance guarantees push Virgin America to CFM’s Leap
Virgin America's decision to become the CFM International Leap engine launch customer for the Airbus A320neo ultimately rested on its long-standing relationship with CFM, and the performance guarantees the engine manufacturer was willing to pledge to the carrier.
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JetBlue unveils early boarding in extra legroom re-brand
JetBlue has re-branded its "Even More Legroom" offering to a new suite of products to include early boarding, early access to overhead bin space and expedited...
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Three major airlines gear up for in-trail tests with ACSS
British Airways, Delta Air Lines and US Airways are to conduct in-trail procedure tests, beginning in the second half of the year, using equipment from the ACSS joint venture between L-3 and Thales.
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Solar Impulse hopes to impress the crowds at Paris air show
A bold project to deploy solar power as an aviation energy source could have its profile raised by a debut air show flying display at Paris - if meteorological conditions allow
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Toulouse on track with A350XWB
Airbus appears gradually to be winning its battle with A380 production just as it faces the daunting prospect of keeping its latest airliner programme, the three-member A350 twinjet family, on schedule
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Status check: the 787 flight-test programme
An electrical fire during a flying evaluation caused further slippage in the Boeing 787's schedule, pushing first delivery from February to August or September
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Local rivals – or partners?
In the face of global competition, the best response may be on your doorstep
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More efficient approaches in sight as Vinga project delivers
An Airbus A321 operated by Swedish charter airline Novair has achieved a world first by flying a seamless continuous descent approach required navigation performance (RNP) letdown to the instrument landing system at Landvetter airport.
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P&W confident in GTF maintenance support plan
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is confident that the maintenance support strategy it is putting into place for its geared turbofan (GTF) engine will satisfy airline...
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Qatar Airways finalises deal to acquire 35% of Cargolux
Qatar Airways has finalised its agreement to acquire 35% of Cargolux, ending the Luxembourg State's temporary participation in the freight carrier. The...
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Business aviation - In brief
Australian risk management company OneSafe has launched its handheld cloud computing application that offers real-time, live aviation safety information to the resource and mining sector.
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Qatar Airways to seal Cargolux stake deal on 9 June
Qatar Airways will finalise its agreement for a 35% stake in freight carrier Cargolux on 9 June. The Doha-based carrier signed a memorandum of understanding...
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German airlines join forces to promote biofuel development
Several German airlines, together with EADS and other manufacturers, have joined forces with research groups and bioenergy producers in Germany to push for...
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IATA: Europe put on wall of shame as Bisignani ‘bastas’ ETS
Opposition to the European Union's emissions trading scheme has come out in full force at the IATA annual general meeting in Singapore, with airlines and industry officials across the globe warning that it would severely affect an industry that is already highly taxed and raise the spectre of retaliatory moves.
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First ANA 787 pilots complete training
Boeing 787 Dreamliner launch operator All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the airframer have completed pilot training in Seattle for the first crews who will operate...
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Boeing plans 747-8F Luxembourg visit after Paris
Following its planned international debut at the Paris air show, Boeing's jumbo 747-8 freighter will visit launch customer Cargolux at its Luxembourg base...
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Bombardier wins CSeries order from an unnamed customer
Bombardier's predicted CSeries order momentum is continuing after the airframer secured a firm order for three CS100 aircraft from an unnamed customer.
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Boeing prepares for pilot training surge as 787 nears service
The industry will have to train 466,650 new pilots and nearly 600,000 new technicians between now and 2029 according to the latest update of Boeing's industry training needs forecast.