Fleets – Page 193
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Late Dash 8 departed without clearance on obstructed runway
Investigators have determined that an Air Greenland flight was running late when its crew departed Kangerlussuaq without take-off clearance, while snow-clearance vehicles were occupying the runway.
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Primera selects 737 Max 9 for transatlantic expansion
Nordic leisure carrier Primera Air is ordering eight Boeing 737 Max 9 twinjets, under a deal which includes arrangements to take up to 12 more.
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Airbus upbeat on future A350-1000 sales
Airbus is upbeat that there will be further sales of the A350-1000 as more airlines start to concentrate on replacing their large widebodies in the 2020-2023 timeframe.
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CityJet takes Superjet fleet to five
Irish regional operator CityJet is set to take delivery of another three Sukhoi Superjet 100s this year, following the arrival of a fifth of the type.
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Garuda 737 excursion probe highlights wet-weather techniques
Indonesian investigators have highlighted operational requirements for landing on wet runways as part of the inquiry into a Garuda Boeing 737-800 excursion at Yogyakarta.
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Asiana operating profit slides in first quarter
Korean carrier Asiana Airlines' operating profit slipped by more than 26% to W26.3 billion ($23 million) over the first quarter.
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Italian investigators reveal sharp rise in drone encounters
Italian safety authorities have highlighted a sharp increase last year in the number of encounters between aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Aviation nearing the peak of the cycle: Pilarski
Aviation is "coming to the peak of the cycle" says Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas on the opening day of ISTAT Asia in Hong Kong.
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IndiGo tentatively signs for 50 ATRs
Indian operator IndiGo has tentatively signed for 50 ATR 72-600 turboprops as part of a programme to enhance regional connections.
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UK cockpit union doubts value of psychological testing
Cockpit crew representatives are expressing scepticism over the effectiveness of psychological testing of pilots early in their employment at a carrier.
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Crashed Shorts 330 not required to carry flight recorders
Investigators examining the fatal crash of a Shorts 330 freighter in Charleston have disclosed that the aircraft was not carrying either a flight-data or cockpit-voice recorder.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: The five future drivers to watch in online travel
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Avianca converts batch of A319neos to larger variant
Latin American operator Avianca has converted orders for five Airbus A319neo jets to the larger A320neo.
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Unidentified customer orders 10 A350s
Airbus has revealed an order for 10 A350-900s attributed to an undisclosed customer.
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Alitalia effect on transatlantic venture unclear: Air France-KLM
Air France-KLM is waiting to see how developments at embattled Alitalia affect the North Atlantic joint venture, following the Italian carrier's filing for extraordinary administration.
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American plans dense 737 Max economy seating
American Airlines will configure its new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft with 172 seats, increasing density from its comparable 737-800 aircraft.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Did the first quarter show a turn in the demand cycle?
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Titan to acquire all-premium A318 from BA
UK charter specialist Titan Airways is to acquire one of British Airways' two Airbus A318s.
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Alitalia bridge loan in line with EU state-aid rules: government
Italy's government has approved a bridge loan of €600 million ($655 million) for the embattled flag-carrier Alitalia, as the airline prepared to enter extraordinary administration.
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Alitalia to file for extraordinary administration
Alitalia is to file for extraordinary administration following a meeting of the beleaguered airline's shareholders.