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NewsPICTURES: Vietnam Airlines’ first 787-9 arrives in Hanoi
Vietnam Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 aircraft has arrived at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, and is expected to launch its first commercial service on 4 August.
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NewsIAG extends Aer Lingus offer deadline again
IAG has again extended the deadline for Aer Lingus shareholders to accept its takeover offer, adding that the 90% acceptance condition has been waived.
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Reunion debris may carry Boeing maintenance codes
Preliminary indications suggest that an identification number reportedly seen on debris found in Reunion bears strong similarities to Boeing maintenance classification codes for 777 trailing-edge structures.
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NewsRussia rebuked as it puts case for blocking MH17 tribunal
Russia’s representative on the United Nations Security Council has carried out the country’s pledge to veto proposals to establish an international criminal tribunal over the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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NewsCurrency effects bite into Aer Lingus first half
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus’s first-half operating loss has increased by 40% to nearly €14 million ($15 million).
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NewsPICTURE: Transaero receives first A321
Russian carrier Transaero has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321, which is being supplied under a leasing deal with Chinese finance firm ICBC.
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NewsSwiftair MD-83 inquiry: Heighten pilots' ice awareness
French and Malian investigators are advising a mandatory change to Boeing MD-80 flight manuals to highlight the insidious effects of engine icing.
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Chinese carriers plan for international route launches
Chinese carriers are continuing their push towards international expansions, with three carriers applying to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for rights to launch services to Australia, the Middle East and the Maldives.
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NewsRyanair hikes passenger target but stays cautious on profit
Budget carrier Ryanair has turned in a first-quarter profit after tax of €245 million ($271 million), a rise of 25%.
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NewsVietJet receives world’s first 230-seat A321
Vietnam low cost carrier VietJet Air has taken delivery of a high-density Airbus A321 aircraft equipped with 230 passenger seats.
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ALC to provide Hawaiian’s additional A330
Air Lease will be the provider of an Airbus A330-200 that Hawaiian Airlines intends to acquire next year, Hawaiian and the Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company confirm.
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NewsPICTURE: Finnair A350 to feature Oneworld colours
Finnair’s second Airbus A350-900 is to carry the livery of the Oneworld airline alliance.
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Korean to be first to fit A330 runway-overrun protection
Korean Air is to be the first carrier to implement an anti-overrun system on its Airbus A330s, after the technology secured certification on the type.
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China Eastern to lease six A320s from CALC
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has signed an agreement with China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) to lease six new Airbus A320s.
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NewsNo need to revise cockpit door rules after A320 crash: EASA
European safety authorities believe there is no need to amend requirements on secure cockpit doors in the wake of the Germanwings Airbus A320 crash.
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NewsUkrainian president: Russian-supplied weapon hit MH17
Ukraine’s president has insisted that only Russia could have supplied the sort of weapon which, he says, brought down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
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NewsMalaysia continues push for MH17 tribunal
Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says the country will continue to push for the establishment of an international tribunal to ensure an independent trial for the prosecution of those behind the alleged downing of flight MH17.
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Delta to cancel 737 and E190 commitments with pilot vote
Delta Air Lines will cancel its commitment for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs and 20 Embraer 190s, following the rejection of a new contract by its pilots less than a week ago.
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NewsMaintenance team mixed up BA jets before A319 cowl loss
Investigation into an engine-cowl loss on a British Airways Airbus A319 has found the cowl was left unlatched by technicians who inadvertently mixed up the aircraft with another Airbus during overnight maintenance at London Heathrow.
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China Southern to launch two new Japan routes in August
China Southern Airlines has applied to Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to launch two new services to Japan in August.