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Cargo's cautious optimism
A strong recovery and capacity constraint have been good news for cargo so far this year - but can the brighter bulletins continue?
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NewsQatar's IFEC deal with Thales gets 787 connected
A sweeping new order from Qatar Airways for Thales' next generation TopSeries in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system on up to 60 Boeing 787s...
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Boeing expects decision on 737's future by year-end
Boeing has refined the timeline for a final decision on re-engining the 737 or opting for a clean sheet replacement of its narrowbody family.
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Panasonic confirms eX2 IFE deal for Lufthansa A380s
Panasonic Avionics this week confirmed that Lufthansa has deployed the manufacturer's eX2 in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on its flagship Airbus A380...
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NewsVIDEO: Lufthansa opts for simple comforts in A380 cabin
Lufthansa has deliberately opted for a relatively simple cabin interior on its Airbus A380s, shunning extravagant fittings
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Boeing says 747-8F year-end service entry is at risk
(corrects location of aircraft two) Boeing is warning that further delays could occur in its 747-8F certification campaign as it adds a fourth aircraft...
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NewsVueling looks to re-fleet as A320 leases near expiry
Spain's Vueling Airlines is pondering an order for new Airbus A320s, or the lease of new aircraft, as more than half of its fleet will be returned to lessors...
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Lao start-up carrier plans to take up to nine Superjet 100s
Sukhoi has secured another tentative customer for its Superjet 100 after a start-up Lao carrier, identified as Phongsavanh Airlines, signed for up to nine...
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TAM MRO seeks first 767 and 777 third-party customers
The fast-expanding maintenance unit of Brazilian carrier TAM is seeking to secure its first widebody third-party customer, with Boeing 767 heavy check slots...
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South African Airways' new CEO outlines priorities
South African Airways' new CEO Siza Mzimela says stability followed quickly by growth are her two top priorities rather than pursuing yet another restructuring.
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Boeing raises 737 rate despite 'oversupply' warnings
Boeing has confirmed that it will follow Airbus's lead with an increase in its single-aisle production, but analysts continue to warn that rates are too high.
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Conference report: Airline Distribution 2010
The 2010 Airline Business/UATP Airline Distribution event showed that ways of selling seats are changing, but not necessarily getting cheaper or less complicated,...
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A380-900 and freighter both on 'back-burner': Enders
Neither the freighter nor the -900 variant of the Airbus A380 are likely to be revived in the near term, because the airframer wants to reduce its risk exposure...
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SAA plans to finally phase out 747-400s at year-end
South African Airways (SAA) is planning a second phase-out its Boeing 747-400 fleet at the end of this year.
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Skin attachment issue forces Boeing into another 787 modification
Boeing is adding another time-consuming 787 design change after discovering a structural issue with skin attachments in the rear fuselage.
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Xian Aircraft receives Chinese certification for MA600 turboprop
China's civil aviation regulatory authority has certified Xian Aircraft's new MA600 turboprop, paving the way for first deliveries to begin shortly.
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SAA to lease two additional 737-800s; eyes two more widebodies
South African Airways (SAA) plans to lease two additional Boeing 737-800s this year to support growth of its African network and is also considering leasing...
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NewsAir France-KLM order for 100 787s/A350s is “hanging”
Air France-KLM is committed to a major order for Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s but is growing increasingly frustrated with the airframers over their inability...