All articles by David Kaminski-Morrow – Page 260
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MAKS: Yakutia among three carriers to sign for MC-21
Russian operator Yakutia has signed a tentative agreement to acquire five Irkut MC-21-300s, with two other carriers also reaching preliminary deals for the twinjet type.
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Fatal excursion An-24 tyres started failing after touchdown
Russian investigators have disclosed that the right-hand main-gear tyres of an Antonov An-24 began to fail within moments of touchdown before the aircraft eventually veered off the runway and fatally collided with obstacles at Nizhneangarsk.
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Sheremetyevo sets date for third runway opening
Moscow Sheremetyevo airport's operator is formally to open the Russian hub's third runway on 1 September.
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El Al to increase 777 seating during interior revamp
El Al is to revamp the interiors of its Boeing 777-200ER fleet from next year, increasing the number of seats in the long-haul type.
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El Al advances Trent purchase to deal with 787 snag
Israeli carrier El Al has brought forward the purchase of two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for its Boeing 787-9 fleet as part of an effort to deal with technical problems affecting the powerplants.
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A320 took drone-avoidance action during Gatwick approach
Investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A320 crew took evasive action to avoid a drone during the final stages of an approach to London Gatwick earlier this year.
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El Al to open new European routes including Dublin
Israeli flag carrier El Al is to expand its European network next year with services to the Irish capital Dublin and the German city of Dusseldorf.
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Iran Air ATR 72-600 strikes tail during Mehrabad landing
Iranian investigators probing a tail-strike involving an ATR 72-600 have disclosed that a pilot under instruction was part of the cockpit crew at the time.
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Air China A330 suffers fire damage at Beijing Capital
One of Air China's Airbus A330-300s has suffered serious damage during a fire at Beijing Capital airport.
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Utair opens maintenance centre for domestic aircraft types
Russian operator Utair has opened a centre for maintenance of domestically-built regional aircraft including Antonov and Yakovlev types.
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SAS looks for more cost savings as performance declines
SAS Group has disclosed that it will need to examine further efficiency measures beyond 2020, because its unit costs are not falling sufficiently quickly.
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Zhukovsky enhances bird control after A321 accident
Moscow Zhukovsky airport's operator is taking measures to enhance its bird-control capabilities in the aftermath of the Ural Airlines field-landing accident.
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Emirates A380 badly damaged during A-check mishap
Emirates is probing a maintenance accident involving one of the carrier's Airbus A380s which received substantial damage during a routine check.
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Volga-Dnepr replaces AirBridge chief in restructuring bid
Russian freight specialist Volga-Dnepr Group is undertaking a restructuring effort, including a change of leadership at its AirBridgeCargo operation.
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PICTURE: EgyptAir A220 conducts first flight
EgyptAir's first Airbus A220 has conducted its maiden flight from the manufacturer's Montreal Mirabel assembly facility.
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Field-landing Ural A321 to be cut up and removed
Ural Airlines has disclosed that the Airbus A321 which came down in a cornfield after a take-off incident at Moscow Zhukovsky will be cut up for scrap.
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Incursion probe underlines Gatwick runway check pressure
UK investigators have warned that the intensity of single-runway operations at London Gatwick, arising from pressure to meet capacity targets, threatens the hub's ability to conduct runway inspections safely and effectively.
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Russia discusses restoration of disputed Abkhazia's airport
Russian authorities are discussing the restoration of air services to the disputed territory of Abkhazia, a region in the northwestern extremity of Georgia.
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Pobeda 737 suffers damage from go-around tail-strike
One of Russian budget carrier Pobeda's Boeing 737-800s has suffered damage during a tail-strike following a service to Gyumri in Armenia.
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Ryanair discusses Armenian routes after Georgia entry
Ryanair is discussing possible entry to the Armenian market next year, as the budget carrier unveiled its first services to Georgia.