Europe – Page 506
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Virgin Atlantic names chief executive's successor
Virgin Atlantic chief commercial officer Shai Weiss will take the helm at the UK carrier after Craig Kreeger retires at year-end.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The influence of engines on aircraft values
David Griffin, senior valuations analyst at Flight Ascend Consultancy, here examines the rising costs of engine maintenance, the relationship of engine values to overall aircraft values, and implications for the future
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UK seeks negotiator to handle Brexit aviation talks
The UK government is recruiting a negotiator to handle EU talks aimed at finalising the post-Brexit aviation regulatory regime.
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A330neo route-proving points hint at target customers
Airbus's route-proving network for the A330neo might indicate particular marketing targets for the airframer as it attempts to generate further interest in the re-engined twinjet.
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Airbus not expecting further MTOW hike on A330neo
Airbus does not foresee a need for a further hike to the maximum take-off weight of the A330neo, following its decision to lift the threshold to 251t.
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Probe opens into incident on A319 carrying Saudi team
Russian investigators are to probe an incident involving a Rossiya Airbus A319 which experienced an engine event while transporting the Saudi Arabian national football team to Rostov-on-Don.
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Pobeda pursues smokers after diversion cost rulings
Russian budget carrier Pobeda has secured several favourable legal rulings after pursuing cost claims against passengers who forced flight diversions by smoking on board.
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Thai air force takes third VIP Superjet 100
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has delivered the third and final VIP-configured Superjet 100 to the Royal Thai Air Force, from a 2014 order for the bespoke narrowbody, also known as the Sukhoi Business Jet.
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A330neo arrives at Lisbon as route-proving begins
Airbus's third test-flight A330-900, carrying the colours of launch operator TAP Portugal, has landed in Lisbon after commencing the initial stage of route-proving flights.
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Victor launches frequent flyer programme in quest for top spot
Online charter marketplace Victor has launched what is believed to be the first points-based frequent flyer programme for the ad hoc charter market, as it seeks to become the first port of call for web-based business aircraft travel.
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Norwegian confirms Lufthansa as bidder
Norwegian's chief executive Bjorn Kjos has revealed that the field of bidders for the airline includes Lufthansa as well as IAG and is not limited to those two.
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PICTURES: Cathay Pacific receives its first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, making it the variant's second operator after Qatar Airways, which received its initial example in February.
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Wizz to add Israeli route in Luton expansion
Red Sea resort Eilat is among four destinations to which Wizz Air will launch flights from London Luton this winter.
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ANALYSIS: Cyber threat to aviation is real – and urgent
Can an aircraft be hacked? The answer would appear to be yes. It emerged last year that, in 2016, US Department of Homeland Security cyber experts had hacked into the avionics of a Boeing 757 obtained by the agency for testing.
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Iberia to take first A350-900 with wing twist
Airbus will begin delivery of A350-900s incorporating a "wing-twist" aerodynamic improvement in July when it hands over Iberia's first aircraft of the type.
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Airbus prepares to take on Qantas 'Sunrise' challenge with A350
Airbus is working to extract even more range from the A350 family as it prepares to respond to the Qantas "Project Sunrise" request for an ultra-long-range aircraft.
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Airbus seeks opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire
Airbus has signed a tentative agreement with Côte d'Ivoire's government to support development of aerospace activities in the African country.
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Rolls-Royce confident over A330neo and A350 engine blades
Rolls-Royce remains confident that the blade durability problems affecting its Trent 1000 engine will not be replicated in its Trent XWB or Trent 7000 powerplants.
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Trent aircraft-on-ground situation improving: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce believes the number of aircraft withdrawn from operations over Trent engine issues is starting to decline, without reaching the manufacturer's peak estimate of 50.
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Rolls-Royce outlines additional costs from Trent issues
Rolls-Royce believes additional issues discovered during its efforts to correct Trent engine problems could create additional cash costs of £100 million ($132 million) this year.