All articles by Mary Kirby – Page 56
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Common rating ideal as Southwest mulls 737 replacement
Southwest Airlines wants any next-generation narrowbody from Boeing to offer a high level of flightcrew training commonality with the 737, and ideally share...
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Questions linger as Bombardier sets sights on mainline segment
After a hesitant start, Bombardier now seems to have the timing and design of twinjet better aligned with market needs
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CSeries production plans yet to crystalise
Where would the airliner be built? It is unclear where major sections of the CSeries will be produced and assembled. The CSeries wing,...
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US Airways says search for A340s exacerbated by 787 delay
US Airways says a dearth in availability of Airbus A340s - partly as a knock-on effect of the Boeing 787 delay - has created a "logistical challenge" to...
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EasyJet encourages next-generation open-rotor engine technology
EasyJet wants powerplant manufacturers to pursue open-rotor architecture as the prime engine technology for next-generation narrowbody airliners as it offers...
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Swift Air pursues fleet growth
Boosting its Boeing 737 fleet - and potentially adding 757 aircraft - is on the agenda for Swift Aviation Group ,...
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US merger results cited in new push for government oversight
Outstanding issues raised by the 2005 merger of America West Airlines and US Airways - and the possibility that they will not be resolved in the near term...
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Field Aviation carves out big niche in paramilitary modifications
Growth in security and paramilitary applications has Toronto specialist working flat out
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RUAG to supply CRJ aft fuselage after MHI further directs focus on Boeing work
Switzerland-based aviation and defence firm RUAG is to manufacture the aft fuselage for Bombardier CRJ700/900 regional jets after Mitsubishi Heavy Industries...
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US airlines step up to in-flight internet
Airborne broadband connectivity is in strong demand in the USA, with carriers seeking to put either air-to-ground or satellite-based systems on board aircraft...