All articles by Ghim-Lay Yeo – Page 38
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IN FOCUS: Narrowbody and regional fleet poised for growth in Latin America
While Asia has long been identified as the top region for growth by airframers, the Latin American fleet is expected to grow strongly in the next 20 years.
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IN FOCUS: IFE sector looks to the future
In-flight entertainment and connectivity may add to aircraft weight and the maintenance burden, but evolution in the field continues as airlines strive to keep pace with what travellers want.
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Virgin America to receive IFEC system linefit on new A320s from 2013
Virgin America will have its new Lufthansa Systems BroadConnect in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system linefit on new Airbus A320 family...
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SINGAPORE: ST Aerospace unveils Skyblade UAV at air show
ST Aerospace is showcasing its latest unmanned air vehicle (UAV), the Skyblade 360, at this year's Singapore Airshow. Targeted to go into operation...
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WestJet to maintain 737 fleet plan
Canadian low-cost airline WestJet has no plans to pare back its Boeing 737 deliveries in the next six years despite a plan to acquire 40 turboprops to launch...
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American seeks court approval to shed leases on MD-80s
American Airlines has asked a US court to allow it to shed leases on 24 aircraft, mostly Boeing MD-80s, in a move to cut costs as it seeks to restructure...
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American's Arpey to join Kellner's Emerald Creek Group
Former American Airlines chief executive Gerard Arpey will join former Continental Airlines CEO Larry Kellner's Emerald Creek Group as a partner, following...
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ALTA: Gol to begin aircraft transfer to WebJet next month
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol will begin transferring aircraft to WebJet, which it is in the process of acquiring, from next month onwards in the first...
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ALTA: VivaColombia justifies A320 choice
VivaColombia will start operations with a fleet of three Airbus A320-200s, and aims to operate five of the aircraft by end-2012. Its A320s will be...
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IN FOCUS: Mexican carriers still bullish, a year after Mexicana demise
More than a year after Mexicana filed for bankruptcy protection, altering the landscape of the Mexican airlines industry, the country's carriers remain optimistic about future growth as they continue to add capacity and aircraft
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Aeromexico to relaunch Atlanta flights, eyes more US destinations
Aeromexico plans to relaunch services to Atlanta and at least two other US cities in 2012, as part of a plan to grow capacity by up to 13% next year. The...
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Composite repairs raise US government monitor’s concerns
US Federal Aviation Administration regulators are taking action to address four safety-related concerns linked to the repair and maintenance of largely composite aircraft such as the Boeing 787, after the issues were highlighted by a US government monitor.
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China, Russia make inroads with narrowbodies
Manufacturers behind China and Russia's emerging narrow-bodies are progressing full steam ahead with development of their aircraft programmes, although it remains to be seen whether they will be viable competitors against a new breed of re-engined narrow-bodies from Boeing and Airbus.
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Delta to expand premium economy to entire mainline fleet
Delta Air Lines plans to expand its premium economy cabin product to its entire mainline fleet of more than 550 aircraft, on top of more than 250 two-class...
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China Eastern orders 15 A330s, drops five A340s
China Eastern Airlines has agreed to purchase 15 Airbus A330 aircraft, and will dispose of five A340-300s. The SkyTeam carrier's announcement was followed...
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EASA proposes AD on A380 Trent 900 pylon modifications
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a proposed airworthiness directive for Airbus A380 operators to modify panels on Rolls-Royce Trent...
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Avianca places firm order for four A330Fs
Colombian carrier Avianca has signed a firm order for four Airbus A330-200 freighters, becoming the first Latin American carrier to operate the type. The...
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P&W completes first PW1524G flight test programme
The Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PurePower PW1524G engine, which will power the Bombardier CSeries, has completed its first flight test programme, logging 25 flights...
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Aeropostal DC-9 rips engine in hard landing
A McDonnell Douglas DC-9 operated by Venezuela's Aeropostal made a hard landing at an airport in eastern Venezuela today, ripping off both of its Pratt &...
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FAA proposes $2.43m fine against Cessna for disbonding incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $2.43 million penalty against Cessna for lack of manufacturing quality control, following an incident...