All articles by Max Kingsley-Jones – Page 43
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Emirates prepares for higher density A380, rethinks 600-seat version
Emirates is due to receive its first higher-density configured Airbus A380 in November.
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Emirates and Etihad hiring freeze thaws
The United Arab Emirates' two fast-growing network carriers - Emirates and Etihad Airways - are beginning to recruit again after a period of consolidation...
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A330-200F comes in 500kg under weight
Airbus says that the A330-200 Freighter has weighed in 500kg (1,100lb) lighter than expected, which will directly translate into an increase in payload. The...
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Airbus warns industry faces a 'difficult winter'
Airbus is hopeful that its production will remain flat in 2010, but warns that it expects airlines are about to endure a "difficult winter", which will inevitably...
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Emirates ponders resurrection of stalled Airbus widebody order
Emirates is evaluating whether to revive a stalled deal announced last year for up to 60 Airbus widebodies, including 30 A350 XWBs. At the delivery...
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Airbus increases long-term demand forecast to 25,000 aircraft
production max kingsley-jones london Airbus has increased its long term forecast for airliner demand by 3% as it believes the impact of the current...
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Airbus increases 20-year demand forecast to 25,000 aircraft
Airbus has stuck to its guns with its latest long-term outlook, increasing its demand forecast by 3% and restating its view that over 1,700 A380-sized aircraft...
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SIA's A380 fleet size surpasses 747-400 with latest delivery
The Airbus A380 passed a key milestone at Singapore Airlines with the delivery of its tenth aircraft earlier this month. The size its super-jumbo fleet now...
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Airbus sees cargo conversion opportunities despite current gloom
Despite the current gloom surrounding the cargo market, Airbus is optimistic that its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programmes will take some strides...
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AA09: Airbus eyes Asian low-cost carrier market for A380
Airbus A380s flying in high-density 800-seat configurations on intra-Asian low-cost services will become a reality over the next 20 years, predicts the airframer's...
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AA09: Regulators urged to rethink full-flight simulator training requirements
Flight training executives are calling for certification authorities to rethink their regulations to allow the industry to reduce its dependence on highly...
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Asian cargo industry warns that US 100% screening rule 'threatens trade'
Asia's cargo industry is bracing itself for the impact of a new US regulation requiring 100% screening of air freight being flown into the country. Amid...
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AA09: Airbus sees 'serious interest' in A330-300 freighter conversion
Airbus (stand 5E01) is seeing strong interest for a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion of the A330-300 twinjet and says deliveries could begin as early...
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AA09: US 100% screening cargo rule 'threatens international trade'
Cargo executives are warning that a new US regulation requiring 100% screening of air freight will severely disrupt trade and create huge costs to the industry...
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AA09: Airbus hopeful of landing first Asian A320P2F customer in first half of 2010
Airbus (stand 5E01) is optimistic it can secure an Asian launch customer for its "A320P2F" passenger-to-freighter conversion programme in the first half...
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AA09: Embraer’s Hainan cancellations add to regional sales woes
The cancellation of 25 Embraer ERJ-145s by China's Hainan Airlines has caused a serious dent in the sales fortunes of the western regional manufacturers...
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AA09: Asian Aerospace organiser expects strong attendance at 2009 show
Despite the world's current financial turmoil, Asian Aerospace organiser Reed Exhibitions is confident that this year's show will surpass the success of...
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AA09: Chinese banks to the rescue as airframers seek financing
China has come to the rescue as aircraft manufacturers seek new sources of finance for their airliner deliveries in the credit crunch. Speaking at...
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Regional airframers suffer first-half sales collapse
This year's slump in airliner orders continues to inflict serious damage on the Western regional manufacturers' fortunes, with first-half net sales down...