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NewsDaher records 10% hike in TBM 900 shipments
French aircraft manufacturer and aerostructures company Daher recorded a 10% hike in deliveries of its TBM 900 turboprop in 2015.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will lessor consolidation continue in 2016?
There has been a spate of mergers and acquisitions among aircraft lessors, with cash-rich Asian business entities entering a sector increasingly viewed favourably by yield-hungry long-term investors.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing takes single-aisle output lead – for now
Boeing's 737 stole the single-aisle output crown from Airbus last year after a hiatus of more than a decade. But it is likely to be a briefly held lead, with the European manufacturer moving back ahead as it ramps up output this year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Can airlines position for long-term profits?
When IATA further raised its industry outlook for 2015 and forecast another likely improvement in profits for this year, it left the industry with an unusual but welcome problem. How do airlines enjoy their new found profits without attracting the kind of attention that could undermine their ability to sustain ...
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NewsAzul takes final E195-E1 in special livery
Brazil's Azul has taken delivery of its final current generation Embraer E-Jet, with a E195 painted in a special livery commemorating its partnership with live TV provider SKY.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will airline profits streak continue in 2016?
Given historical experience, the airline industry can rarely enter a year fully confident of ending it with a strong collective profit, but there are relatively robust reasons for hope that carriers might stretch their profits run to a new peak in 2016.
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Air transport safety reached new peak in 2015: Ascend
Air transport operations resulted in a global fatal accident rate of just one in 5 million flights last year, the lowest figure on record.
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NewsHonda, Embraer make first business jet deliveries
Honda Aircraft has announced starting deliveries of the HondaJet to customers two weeks after obtaining airworthiness certification.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: First cross-border bridge opens at Tijuana airport
The first cross-border airport bridge between Mexico and the USA has opened at Tijuana International airport, sparking what officials hope will be a surge in traffic.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Fuel savings and strong demand to drive 2016 profits
A heady mix of lower fuel costs, economic growth and strong passenger demand, combined with greater exchange rate stability, is set to drive more record profits for airlines next year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: World air forces face another year of conflict
With conflicts raging in several nations – notably Iraq, Syria and Yemen – and with terrorist activity having targeted Western civilians in Egypt, France and Tunisia, 2015 has been marked by crises and instability.
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NewsPICTURE: TAM's first A350 makes maiden flight
TAM's first Airbus A350-900 has operated its maiden flight from Toulouse, ahead of its delivery to the airline later this month.
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Mexican 737-300 suffers gear collapse after touchdown
Mexico City’s international airport was forced to close a runway for 4h after a Boeing 737-300 suffered a landing-gear collapse after touchdown.
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ANALYSIS: What will passengers experience in the hubs of 2030?
Long-haul travellers arriving at a hub airport in 2030 should expect to enter a building powered by the latest technology. It will sell itself on its distinctive experience, with transport connections into the heart of the city. If you are transferring to another flight, your options may include enjoying time ...
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OpinionOPINION: Lessons from three decades covered by Airline Business
Thirty years ago, Airline Business magazine was one of a handful of seemingly insignificant new arrivals in the civil aviation world. But what an incredible ride it has been since that first issue – spun out of the industry's oldest aviation weekly, Flight International – landed on doormats in November ...
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HNA Group to invest $450m in Azul for 23.7% stake
China’s HNA Group will invest $450 million in Brazil’s Azul for a 23.7% stake, in a partnership that will enable the Latin American carrier to enter Asia.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Concerns mount in Latin quarter
While Latin American airline operating profits were largely left intact in the third quarter, the impact of depreciating currencies and slowing economies is weighing increasingly heavy on their fortunes.
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NBAA: Honeywell forecasts market downs and ups
Sluggish global economies combined with heightening political tensions will impact negatively on the business aviation market over the next two years, according to Honeywell Aerospace. But the introduction of new models and upgrades along with a strengthening US economy will help the sector to flourish in the long term.
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ALTA: Star still in pursuit of Azul
Star Alliance continues to pursue Azul to boost the grouping's network in Brazil, and expects the airline's new ties with United Airlines and TAP Portugal to open doors for relationships with other Star members.
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ALTA: Tyler flags concerns over Argentine currency hold-up
IATA has warned that Argentina is starting to look like Venezuela when it comes to airlines facing difficulties in repatriating their revenue.