All Fleets articles – Page 519
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Connectivity offerings at Continental remain uncertain
Continental Airlines appears to be revising connectivity plans as the US major ramps up installation of live television systems on narrowbody aircraft this...
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Hainan halves ERJ-145 order under new agreement
Embraer's Chinese joint venture Harbin Embraer has reached an agreement with Hainan Airlines to halve the carrier's original 50-strong ERJ-145 order and...
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Swine flu blunts optimism of slight rebound for airlines
Recent IATA analysis shows a degree of optimism that emerged in financial markets in April has been dampened by the outbreak of the swine flu.
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Confident Boeing revises 787 pre-flight testing methodology
With Boeing pushing closer to a June first flight of its long-delayed 787, the company has revised its pre-flight testing methodology after expressing growing...
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Emirates defends safety regime
Emirates today issued a statement defending its safety practices
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Australia's Strategic Airlines signs lease deals for Airbus aircraft
Australian start-up Strategic Airlines has signed a lease with AerCap for two Airbus A320s and signed a lease with Swiss International Air Lines for an Airbus...
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Vietnam Airlines plans 150 aircraft fleet by 2020
Vietnam Airlines believes the overhaul of its entire fleet with new generation aircraft by the middle of the next decade will help support its aggressive...
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Gulf Air brings in 10 new A320s but rethinks 777 lease plan
Gulf Air's narrowbody fleet-renewal effort will see it introduce 10 new Airbus A320s over the coming year. However, the Bahraini airline has reversed plans...
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Aerolineas E-190 deliveries could begin in 4Q
Embraer is prepared to begin E-190 deliveries to Aerolineas Argentinas late this year should the renationalised carrier finalize a pending deal for 22 E-190s.
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NewsAer Lingus to review long-haul order as demand collapses
Aer Lingus admits that it is to review its long-haul aircraft orders as the Irish flag-carrier reshuffles
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Lufthansa not deterred by widebody delivery delays
Lufthansa is not hiding its disappointment that its Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8I aircraft deliveries have been delayed by the airframers.
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Boeing passes 25% design release mark for 747-8I
Boeing's engineering team on the 747-8 Intercontinental has completed one-fourth of the design data needed to start building tools and parts.
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Gulf Air awards new maintenance business to GE
Gulf Air has signed a 10-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with GE Aviation after selecting CFM International CFM56-5B engines for 15...
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VIDEO: Etihad CEO, James Hogan
We talk to Etihad chief executive James Hogan to see if the carrier’s growth remains on course
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NewsLufthansa chief: Consolidation should not be obstructed
Lufthansa chief Wolfgang Mayrhuber has reiterated the need for consolidation in the European air transport market, stating that it should not be obstructed. The...
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Airlines deepen ties with outsourcing partners
With airlines in total cost savings mode the need toworkmore closely than ever withoutsourcing partners is paramount. Can both benefit from the relationship?
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NewsAirbus Tianjin on track to deliver first A320 in June
Airbus' new A320 assembly plant in China has already produced two aircraft and is on track to deliver its first before the end of June as scheduled. Airbus...
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NewsLufthansa positions Swiss CEO Franz to succeed Mayrhuber
Lufthansa Group has named Swiss International Air Lines chief executive Christoph Franz as its deputy chairman, while Harry Hohmeister will succeed him as...