All articles by Mary Kirby – Page 49
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Boeing still plans to complete 787 maiden flight this year
Boeing is still aiming to get the 787 airborne before the end of the year, despite the ongoing industrial stoppage that has brought production at its plants...
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Latest E-190 decision drops US Airways' firm orders to 42
US Airways' decision not to confirm firm orders for five Embraer 190s during the third quarter brings to 15 the total number of the type it has opted to...
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Talks underway over Grand China's ERJ deliveries
Negotiations are underway concerning the pace at which Hainan Airlines' regional subsidiary Grand China Express will take Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets.
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Cash weighs on Ku solution
Technical advantages are well-accepted, but airlines are wary of high-bandwidth offerings
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FAA airworthiness directive addresses Q400 landing gear
Several cases involving the failure of Bombardier Q400 landing gear to retract after take-off have prompted US FAA officials to propose a new airworthiness...
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Northwest to Boeing: Deliver the 787 within spec
SkyTeam member Northwest Airlines has sent a clear message to Boeing - deliver to the carrier 787s with the range and technical specifications that have...
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Frontier eyes more Q400s, seeks full codeshare with AirTran
Denver-based Frontier Airlines revealed today that it is interested in acquiring more Bombardier Q400 turboprops.
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Alaska warns about impact of Boeing strike
Alaska Airlines today voiced concerns that the Boeing strike could greatly affect its fleet and capacity plans.
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Further airline consolidation not likely, predicts Boyd
Airlines are more likely to focus on strengthening alliance ties rather than forge sweeping merger agreements, despite SkyTeam alliance members Delta Air...
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Fuel volatility makes strategising difficult: AMR exec
Volatility and the uncertainty surrounding fuel costs have made it all but impossible to develop long-term business strategies, a top executive at American...
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Avianca inks A330 sale/leaseback deal with ACG
Leasing firm Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has acquired its first new Airbus A330s under a sale/leaseback agreement for 10 Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered-200s...
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Avianca inks A330 sale/leaseback deal with ACG
Leasing firm Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has acquired new Airbus A330s under a sale/leaseback agreement brokered with Colombia's Avianca.
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First of 10 eX2-equipped A330s arrives at Avianca
Colombian flag carrier Avianca has revealed its selection of Panasonic Avionics' eX2 in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for its 10 new Airbus A330s.
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Qantas to launch Jeppesen's A380 EFB electronic charts
Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen's electronic chart application has been fully integrated into Airbus's A380 Class 3 electronic flight bag (EFB), and will begin...
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AeroMobile, OnAir team up to fight US "Hang-Up Act"
Rivals AeroMobile and OnAir have teamed up to fight US legislation that is intended to outlaw the in-flight use of mobile phones for voice communications.
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Bombardier sees big market for CRJ200 conversions
Bombardier sees a strong requirement for the conversion of CRJ200s to corporate shuttles, as some US carriers offload 50-seat regional jets in the face of...
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Qantas reveals connectivity plans for A380s, A330s and 767s
A clearer picture of what in-flight connectivity services will be offered to Qantas passengers emerged this week with the revelation that the carrier's Airbus...
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Boeing strike to delay Air Canada's 777 deliveries
Star Alliance member Air Canada expects to take its final batch of 777s later than originally scheduled due to the current strike at Boeing, but says it...