All articles by Max Kingsley-Jones – Page 15
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Airframers confident of long-term growth in Latin America
The airliner fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean will more than double over the next 20 years despite obstacles such as inadequate infrastructure and income inequality.
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SJI sees Latin opportunities as it works to boost Superjet appeal
SuperJet International (SJI) expects the Latin American region to require around 700 airliners in the Sukhoi Superjet 100's category, and is confident that upgrades and sales initiatives in the pipeline will ensure it can capture a proportion of that market.
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R-R expects greater Latin American penetration through widebodies
Rolls-Royce sees Latin America playing an increasingly crucial role in its operational portfolio as the region's airlines grow their widebody fleets.
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ANALYSIS: How Airbus’s first big twin blossomed into the A330neo
Whisper it, but the recent first flight of a second-generation Airbus A330, the re-engined -900, was tantalisingly close to the 25th anniversary of the twinjet’s maiden sortie on 2 November 1992. Understandably, Airbus hasn’t made much of this historic milestone, but the fact is that the aircraft’s continuing appeal in ...
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DUBAI: 787-10 to unlock Emirates network-development capability
The 40 Emirates Boeing 787-10s ordered at this year's Dubai air show will provide the airline with an important new network-development tool when they enter service from 2022.
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DUBAI: Airframers bullish on Gulf's long-term growth
The Middle East will continue to be a powerhouse for widebody airliner deliveries over the next 20 years, according to the latest forecasts from Airbus and Boeing. The region is also expected to show above-average growth.
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ANALYSIS: The path to an A380 century at Emirates
The landmark delivery to Emirates of its 100th Airbus A380 this month marks a key milestone in a journey that has its roots at the very start of the superjumbo programme.
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PICTURES: Ethiopian takes delivery of first 787-9
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first of four Boeing 787-9s, all of which are being leased from AerCap.
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PICTURE: First A321neo with revised door layout assembled
The first Airbus A321neo equipped with a modified fuselage and additional cabin exits is nearing the completion on the final assembly line at Hamburg.
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Boeing’s NMA buzz targets recruitment of engine partners: Airbus
Airbus vice-president of market strategy Bob Lange is unconvinced by the "magic niches" he considers Boeing to be targeting with its New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) concept.
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VIDEO: Mid-2018 deliveries targeted as A330neo flies
Airbus on 19 October kicked off the A330neo's three-aircraft 1,400h flight-test programme which should lead to certification and first deliveries of the initial -900 variant in the middle of 2018.
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ANALYSIS: Boeing 747 loses its crown to A380
When Garuda Indonesia retired its final Boeing 747-400 on 9 October, it confirmed an inevitable milestone for the original queen of the skies as the 747 passenger in-service fleet declined below that of the Airbus A380.
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Rising retirements and new materials pose recycling challenges
Participants in a panel on aircraft recycling at this year's Global Sustainable Aviation Summit highlighted the potential need for more decommissioning facilities to cope with rising retirements, as well as the challenge that lies in securing a second market for carbonfibre.
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Air France A380 in emergency diversion after engine parts detach
An Air France Airbus A380 was forced to divert to Goose Bay, Canada, earlier today while en route to Los Angeles after suffering a serious engine-failure event.
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Boeing’s NMA could be 'a bit late' to market: Walsh
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is lukewarm to the prospect of Boeing’s proposed all-new middle-of-the-market aircraft, which he believes is coming late to market given the availability of Airbus’s A321LR variant of the A32neo family.
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ROUTES: IAG awaits Air Berlin decision; no Alitalia interest
IAG has bid for part of Air Berlin but expects the German airline to go to Lufthansa. Meanwhile it is looking to capitalise on Alitalia’s woes through its Vueling arm rather than participate in the Italian airline’s restructuring.
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ROUTES: Walsh tells airports that costs must be justified
IAG boss Willie Walsh warned airports during World Routes today that the days are over of simply transferring their cost burden to airlines by raising prices.
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ROUTES: IAG's Level eyeing 30-aircraft fleet by 2022
Level, IAG’s new long-haul low-cost airline, will expand its fleet to up to 30 aircraft within five years as it plots long-haul expansion beyond its initial Barcelona-based operation.
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ANALYSIS: The A380's rollercoaster ride in 10 years of service
Since the Airbus A380 made its world debut with Singapore Airlines a decade ago, the double-decker has gone on to establish itself as the flagship of the fleet at every one of its 13 operators. Airbus has delivered some 215 aircraft and is rightly proud of the game-changing passenger experience ...
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ANALYSIS: Where do United and Cathay moves leave the A350-1000?
The decision by Cathay Pacific to switch A350-1000 orders to the smaller -900 after a similar move by United Airlines earlier this month has caused further contraction in the orderbook for the largest version of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered twinjet.