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US regulators have tentatively approved transatlantic anti-trust immunity for Oneworld partners...
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NewsAmerican maintenance remains under scrutiny by the US government
A review by US regulators into maintenance oversight at American Airlines indicates that FAA did not recognise weakness in the carrier's maintenance and...
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Boeing to finalise 787-9 configuration in June
As Boeing moves closer to ultimate load testing on the 787-8 static airframe, the company plans to finalise the configuration of the larger 787-9 in June.
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NewsAerolineas eyes 15 787s with near-term delivery slots
Aerolineas Argentinas is considering acquiring 15 Boeing 787s with deliveries beginning as early as 2011 as part of a new tender which also seeks bids for...
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Boeing overseeing testing on Koito seats
Boeing says it is working with embattled Japanese aircraft seat maker Koito Industries to ensure that testing of new seats is performed correctly.
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In depthMarketing special report: Social media
Airlines from around the globe are adopting social media marketing strategies to connect with passengers on a deeper level. Their aim: to create brand ambassadors for years to come
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747-8 continues airworthiness testing
The first Boeing 747-8F is set to continue its initial airworthiness testing after operating its second sortie - a ferry flight to Moses Lake, Washington.
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ExpressJet adds 10 RJs to United deal
ExpressJet and United Airlines have expanded an agreement they reached in late 2009 by 10 aircraft, resulting in ExpressJet placing a total of 32 aircraft...
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Analysis
2010 delivery analysis: GE soars as P&W struggles
As the debate rages about potential re-engining of the current single-aisle offerings from Airbus and Boeing, close scrutiny of 2009's deliveries shows why...
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PICTURES: First A380 service arrives in South Africa
Air France's first Johannesburg-bound Airbus A380 has touched down at the city's OR Tambo International Airport.
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Air Algerie secures quick delivery of new ATR 72s
Air Algerie has taken quick delivery of the first ATR 72-500 in a batch of four ordered last year. ATR disclosed the agreement only in December
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NewsQantas to launch A$400m fleet revamp
Qantas Airways will embark on a A$400 million ($359 million) revamp of its fleet, including removing first class seats from nine existing Boeing 747-400s...
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Twin Otter Series 400 completes maiden sortie
Twenty-two years after de Havilland Canada ended production of the Twin Otter turboprop, the first new-build model, Viking Air's DHC-6 Series 400, has successfully...
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Third Air France A380 to reinforce Johannesburg
Air France is to take delivery of its third Airbus A380 in April and use the jet to conduct a daily A380 operation on its Johannesburg route.
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NewsSouth Africa’s Comair to renew with 737-800s
South African carrier Comair has tentatively signed for eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft, although funding has yet to be finalised. The aircraft will...
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Analysis
Analysis: 2009 year-end traffic
Year-end signs of recovery especially in Asia-Pacific helped lift spirits after a grim traffic year for airlines
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Five US carriers seek Haneda slots
American, Continental, Delta, United and Hawaiian Airlines have all applied for four available slots for US carriers at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
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Kuwait's Jazeera keen to pursue carrier acquisition
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways is to pursue plans to acquire a Middle Eastern airline this year as part of a strategy to reinforce its presence. The...