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Lan joins TNT as possible A320SF launch operator
South American carrier Lan has emerged as a possible launch operator for the Airbus A320 converted freighter while TNT Airways also continues to study acquiring...
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VIDEO & PICTURES: Qantas talking to Airbus on A350s, more A380s
Qantas is discussing with Airbus a follow-on order for the A380 as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme, and is also considering the A350. Speaking...
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China's ARJ21 to have first flight in late October
AVIC I Commercial Aircraft (ACAC) plans to have the first flight of the ARJ21-700 in late October and hopes to have it on display at the Zhuhai airshow in...
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Batch of JetBlue E-190s headed for Brazil's Azul
US low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways today revealed plans to offload six Embraer 190s by the end of the first quarter 2009.
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Sukhoi makes new corrections to Superjet 100 schedule
The latest slip to Sukhoi Superjet 100 deliveries to launch customer Aeroflot has prompted the carrier to push for the government to allow the interim acquisition...
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Regional jets and CSeries on LCI's shopping list
Bombardier's newly launched CSeries regional jet may feature in Lease Corporation International's portfolio as...
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AAR head predicts ILFC spin off
AAR's chief today predicted that International Lease Finance (ILFC) will be spun off of parent American International Group (AIG), saying he does not believe...
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Alenia's first 767-200SF again delayed
The Boeing machinist strike has forced Alenia Aeronavali to further delay delivery of its first Boeing 767-200 special freighter. Alenia Aeronavali...
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JAL to take 11 767s and 777s in 787-delay compensation deal
Japan Airlines (JAL) has agreed a compensation deal with Boeing related to delays in 787 deliveries that will see it acquiring 11 more 767s and 777s from...
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Hawaiian to equip eight 767s with winglets
Hawaiian Airlines has inked a deal with Aviation Partners Boeing to purchase blended winglets for installation on eight Boeing 767-300ERs. The agreement...
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Business: Good Week - Bad Week
aerovironment The unmanned aircraft and efficient electric energy systems maker boosted pre-tax profits by 34% to $7.8 million in its first quarter ended...
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Down on downtime: airframers under pressure to develop predictive maintenance systems
Since their introduction roughly a decade ago aircraft health monitoring systems have enabled airlines to make significant strides in reducing flight delays...
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No end in sight for Boeing machinists' strike
With Boeing jetliner production frozen as a strike by the 26,800-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rolls into its second...
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Air Caraibes agrees to acquire three A350-1000s
Caribbean operator Air Caraibes has agreed to acquire three Airbus A350-1000 XWB aircraft, potentially becoming the fourth airline to place an order for the type.
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Airbus ready to relaunch A320 winglet tests after deal with API
Airbus is preparing to relaunch flight-testing of winglets on the A320 ,...
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Portable IFE providers rise in prominence
Increased pressure on airlines to offer some form of in-flight entertainment is driving significant interest in portable players as manufacturers of such...
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Gol to focus future fleet on short-field 737-800
Brazilian airline group Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes is undergoing a radical and fast-paced fleet transition that will see the 737-800 short field performance...
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