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JetBlue, ViaSat still in talks for definitive in-flight Internet deal
JetBlue Airways and ViaSat are working to reach a definitive agreement covering the installation of Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity across...
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Row 44 clears final hurdle to offering in-flight Internet in Europe
Row 44 has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from EASA to equip commercial aircraft in Europe with its in-flight broadband platform, clearing...
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Iberia to launch Astronics' newest gen in-seat power in economy
Iberia has become the launch customer for Astronics' newest generation EmPower in-seat power system, with the Spanish flag carrier agreeing to fit economy-class...
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Caribbean’s ATR order emerges from controversy
Controversy surrounding an order for nine ATR 72-600s placed by Caribbean Airlines in September 2010 seems to have cleared now that the carrier's major shareholder, the government of Trinidad and Tobago, has approved the purchase.
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US Airways has financing for 2011-2012 A320 deliveries
US Airways says it has financing commitments in place for 24 Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2011 and 2012. The company outlined...
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NewsCIT places its largest Boeing order
CIT Aerospace has placed an order for 38 Next-Generation 737 aircraft, including 15 737-900ERs and 23 737-800s, marking the largest order by the lessor with the manufacturer.
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SkyWest orders four CRJ700s for Delta Connection operation
US regional airline group SkyWest has placed a firm order for four Bombardier CRJ700 NextGen regional jets, in a deal that carries a list value of about...
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Forecasts 2011: Freight - Cargo holds on to gains
Airline cargo departments are looking forward with cautious optimism in 2011, after an October-to-November peak season that was not as hectic as in 2010, but at least did not signal a new downturn.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Boeing 787 historic pricing discounts put pressure on programme’s profitability
Data obtained by Flight International shows Boeing's historic order backlog for the 787 was based partly on steep discounts driven by now-discarded design and manufacturing assumptions.
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Aircell vows seamless switchover between Gogo & SkySurf Wi-Fi
US firm Aircell and Canadian company SkySurf plan to offer a "hybrid" air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity solution that will enable commercial airline passengers to seamlessly access airborne Internet whether flying in Canadian or US airspace.
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Forecasts 2011: Airframers - Recovery steps up
Resurging civil aircraft sales and higher deliveries are likely in 2011 - but programmes are facing some daunting hurdles
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NewsEasyJet exercises 15 A320 options
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet has exercised its options for 15 Airbus A320 aircraft to be delivered from 2012 to 2014. It has also secured options over...
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CIT's request for Ex-Im support heads to US Congress
CIT Aerospace's request for US Export Import Bank (Ex-Im) support covering unidentified aircraft to be leased by three airlines has been referred to US Congress,...
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NewsChina Eastern to order 50 A320s
China Eastern Airlines is to purchase 50 Airbus A320 aircraft, for delivery in stages from 2012 to 2015. The Shanghai-based airline states that it...
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Renewed push to rid cargo of paper
Dutch move part of efforts to give fresh impetus to accelerating reach of IATA's e-freight initiative
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Continental first North American carrier to offer Boeing’s new Sky Interior
Continental Airlines has become the first North American operator to take delivery of a Next Generation Boeing 737-800 featuring Boeing's new Sky Interior....
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Business briefs
The dark arts are in the spotlight with moves by Raytheon to buy California-based signals intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems maker Applied Signal Technology in a $490 million deal
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NewsKorean Air A380s to have just 407 seats
Korean Air is to configure its Airbus A380 aircraft with just 407 seats, the lowest-density layout for the type of any carrier so far.
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Demand for aircraft seats prompts Recaro to increase production
Recaro Aircraft Seating plans to increase production capacity at its fast-growing plants in Poland and the USA to meet strong demand for seats.
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S7 close to taking over Domodedovo MRO company
Russia's S7 Group is close to finalising a purchase agreement to take over maintenance company Domodedovo-Technik. The firm is an in-house maintenance...