All Fleets articles – Page 467
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News
BAE spots Russian opportunity for RJ85
BAE Systems is targeting Russia for the first time in a bid to sell a batch of Avro RJ85s coming off lease from Lufthansa.
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Opinion
Comment: Grasping the nettle
As concern grows about the future availability of biofuels, the aviation industry is taking its fate into its own hands as it attempts to implement its commitment to cut carbon emissions
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News
MAS posts 490m ringgit profit in 2009
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has posted a net profit of 490 million ringgit ($144 million) in 2009, as it returned to profit in its last fiscal quarter. The...
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News
Aviation biofuels: the bumpy road to scale production
The aviation industry is embracing biofuels as the solution to its carbon concerns, but insists that governments must assist in their development
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Business briefs
US regulators have tentatively approved transatlantic anti-trust immunity for Oneworld partners...
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NewsAmerican maintenance remains under scrutiny by the US government
A review by US regulators into maintenance oversight at American Airlines indicates that FAA did not recognise weakness in the carrier's maintenance and...
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News
Boeing to finalise 787-9 configuration in June
As Boeing moves closer to ultimate load testing on the 787-8 static airframe, the company plans to finalise the configuration of the larger 787-9 in June.
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NewsAerolineas eyes 15 787s with near-term delivery slots
Aerolineas Argentinas is considering acquiring 15 Boeing 787s with deliveries beginning as early as 2011 as part of a new tender which also seeks bids for...
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News
Boeing overseeing testing on Koito seats
Boeing says it is working with embattled Japanese aircraft seat maker Koito Industries to ensure that testing of new seats is performed correctly.
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In depthMarketing special report: Social media
Airlines from around the globe are adopting social media marketing strategies to connect with passengers on a deeper level. Their aim: to create brand ambassadors for years to come
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747-8 continues airworthiness testing
The first Boeing 747-8F is set to continue its initial airworthiness testing after operating its second sortie - a ferry flight to Moses Lake, Washington.
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News
ExpressJet adds 10 RJs to United deal
ExpressJet and United Airlines have expanded an agreement they reached in late 2009 by 10 aircraft, resulting in ExpressJet placing a total of 32 aircraft...
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Analysis
2010 delivery analysis: GE soars as P&W struggles
As the debate rages about potential re-engining of the current single-aisle offerings from Airbus and Boeing, close scrutiny of 2009's deliveries shows why...
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News
PICTURES: First A380 service arrives in South Africa
Air France's first Johannesburg-bound Airbus A380 has touched down at the city's OR Tambo International Airport.
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News
Air Algerie secures quick delivery of new ATR 72s
Air Algerie has taken quick delivery of the first ATR 72-500 in a batch of four ordered last year. ATR disclosed the agreement only in December
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NewsQantas to launch A$400m fleet revamp
Qantas Airways will embark on a A$400 million ($359 million) revamp of its fleet, including removing first class seats from nine existing Boeing 747-400s...
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News
Twin Otter Series 400 completes maiden sortie
Twenty-two years after de Havilland Canada ended production of the Twin Otter turboprop, the first new-build model, Viking Air's DHC-6 Series 400, has successfully...
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News
Third Air France A380 to reinforce Johannesburg
Air France is to take delivery of its third Airbus A380 in April and use the jet to conduct a daily A380 operation on its Johannesburg route.
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NewsSouth Africa’s Comair to renew with 737-800s
South African carrier Comair has tentatively signed for eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft, although funding has yet to be finalised. The aircraft will...