Fleets – Page 589
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Asia in brief
Cambodia regains national airline Cambodia's government is seeking to establish a new national airline in partnership with two Indonesian companies,...
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Cathay unravels Chinese puzzle
Cathay is starting to realise the benefits of its Dragonair purchase and is now eager to find new synergies with Air China Just over a year after completing...
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Etihad hopes for Indian breakthrough
Fast-growing Abu Dhabi-based carrier is hoping for breakthrough in UAE-India talks Greater access to more Indian cities, in addition to service to...
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Slovakia's SkyEurope has a wobble
Slovakian low-cost carrier SkyEurope Airlines has been forced to sell two Boeing 737-700s before they were due for delivery, and admits it failed to comply...
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Saudi market opens up further
Saudi Arabian Airlines is starting to face new competition on regional international routes as the country's two budget carriers look to expand outside the...
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BA's South African dilemma
British Airways franchise Comair has secured Johannesburg-London but may have to create a new brand to operate it Should British Airways co-operate...
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Air Mauritius returns to the black
After five continuous years of losses, Air Mauritius has turned its fortunes around, thanks to a change in its strategic focus. In the six months...
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International Aero Engines has received certification of the improved V2500 SelectOne turbofan to power the Airbus...
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Asiana to decide on aircraft order early in 2008
Asiana Airlines plans to decide on its future widebody fleet in the first quarter of next year. "We have...
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NewsAirbus and Boeing neck-and-neck as 2007 orders smash sales records
Airbus and Boeing have achieved record sales this year with their combined net orders approaching 2,400 aircraft. It is neck-and-neck between the two as...
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Charities special - DC-10-based flying eye hospital saves sight around the world
orbis A clear vision For a quarter century a band of flying doctors has been helping save the eyesight of people across the developing world KATE...
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NewsUS legislation set to let pilots work to age 65
A measure that overturns a near half-century old regulation limiting maximum pilot age to 60 has received unanimous approval from the US Congress and is...
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Was 2007 the peak for the airline industry?
Have we passed the peak? The industry may have reached the top of this current cycle in 2007, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello Chris...
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SAS Denmark tipped to recommend CRJs replace Q400s
Scandinavian Airlines' Danish division is expected to recommend that SAS Group takes Bombardier CRJ700 and CRJ900 regional jets as replacements for the Dash...
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Open channels: Will 2008 be the year for in-flight mobile phones and broadband?
It looks as if 2008 will be the year that airlines finally begin to roll out in-flight mobile phone, blackberry, SMS and high speed internet services ...
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Boeing to strengthen and centralise 787 programme management
Boeing has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen and centralise management for the delayed 787 programme's formerly splintered global supply chain as flight...
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US age-60 pilot retirement rule poised to be overturned
The legislation, if approved by the US Senate, will permit pilots to serve in multi-crew Part 121 operations until reaching the age of 65, providing they have a first-class medical certificate.
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PICTURE: Bangkok Airways begins returning Boeing 717s
Bangkok Airways has begun returning its Boeing 717s ...