All Fleets articles – Page 556
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News
R-R studies maintenance trades to save fuel
Engine maker reveals 'Option 15-50' study aimed at delivering efficiency improvements of up to 50% for 150-seat market
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News
CSeries launch raises questions over airline interest
Bombardier's decision to finally take the plunge and launch the CSeries created a big splash at the show, but some in the industry were left wondering whether...
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News
Airbus will review A320 production ramp-up after summer season
Airbus has issued its first caution over the planned production ramp-up of its single-aisle aircraft to 40 units a month by...
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News
Credit crunch takes its toll on aviation financing
European banks are seen as the most likely source of financing for the aviation industry, but the global credit crunch is affecting the amount of available...
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NewsGTF-powered A320 would take two and half years to develop: Airbus
Airbus has indicated that it could respond to the emerging threat of the Bombardier CSeries with a Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered...
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Opinion
Comment: Could Gulf carriers become serious predators?
When it comes to big aircraft order splashes at air shows, Gulf carriers are the current masters. But as these fledgling nations incubate carriers aimed...
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Business briefs
RUSSIA TO AXE COMPONENT IMPORT DUTY TRADE The Russian government is expected this week to cancel high customs duties on imported...
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News
FlyDubai prepares for launch with 737-800 deal
The Gulf's low-fare airline sector was given a boost at the show with Emirates' no-frills start-up FlyDubai announcing a deal for 54 Boeing 737s, while local...
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News
Etihad puts it marker down with $43 billion order
The "third force" in the Gulf's global network carrier group laid down its marker at the show, with Etihad Airways announcing orders and commitments worth...
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News
Boeing 777F completes eventful first flight
Boeing's 777 Freighter completed its 3.5h maiden flight from the airframer's Everett plant near Seattle on 14 July. The debut sortie was not without...
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News
FARNBOROUGH 2008: Airbus criticises Bombardier's CSeries for launching without firm order
Airbus executives are withering on CSeries
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