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Emirates refused appeal over late-connection compensation
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has been refused permission by the UK Supreme Court to appeal against a ruling on delay compensation for passengers who missed connecting flights.
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Emirates to close $600m sukuk
Emirates will close the issuance of a $600 million 10-year sukuk on 22 March, the Middle Eastern airline has disclosed.
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Emirates cabin crew member injured in fall from 777
Ugandan authorities have confirmed that a flight attendant has been injured after falling from a parked Emirates aircraft at Entebbe.
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AnalysisINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: The Big Data landscape
How the aviation and aerospace sectors view the Big Data opportunity
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Blockade to impose 'very large' loss on Qatar Airways: chief
Qatar Airways is set to report a "very large loss" for its financial year ending later this month, group chief executive Akbar Al Baker confirmed today.
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SNAPSHOT: More than 1,700 airliners delivered in 2017
Almost $110 billion of airliners were delivered in 2017, Flight Fleets Analyzer data shows based on Ascend’s 2017 Full-Life Base Values.
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Jordan, Qatar to acquire DB-110 reconnaissance pods
Jordan and Qatar have been confirmed as new customers for United Technologies Aerospace Systems' DB-110 tactical reconnaissance pod, under deals worth a combined $51.2 million.
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Bedek launches engine-leasing unit
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek division has launched a new engine-leasing department.
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PICTURE: Emirates set to deploy revamped 777-200LR
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has shown off the new business-class cabin to be fitted on its Boeing 777-200LR fleet.
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ANALYSIS: Surging economies lifting air cargo demand
Of all the signs that the global economy is recovering after a prolonged post-crisis slump – rising employment, rising business confidence and even inflation – one sure indicator of better times can be found in air freight. Indeed, 2017 was an exceptional year for air freight demand, with industry-wide freight ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New tools help airlines mitigate impact of disruption
When you are one of hundreds of passengers whose flights have been delayed or cancelled, it is a dispiriting and frustrating experience. More likely than not you will be standing in line waiting for information, or vouchers for a meal or hotel. Never mind those plans for business meetings, family ...
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Qatar open to codeshare discussions with American
Qatar Airways is open to discussions with American Airlines on resuming the carriers' codeshare, following an agreement in the open skies dispute between Qatar and the USA.
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Global capital demands for new commercial aircraft soar past $120 billion
Capital requirements for the airline sector are flying higher than ever before, driven by strong passenger traffic and aircraft fleet demand, transforming aviation into a mainstream finance and asset class. According to a new report released today from the aviation data and analytics leader FlightGlobal.
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Dubai runway closure to cut capacity from April 2019
Dubai's primary airport is to undertake a refurbishment of its southern parallel runway next year, which will involve closing it for more than six weeks.
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Iran Aseman suspends ATR operations: regulator
Iran Aseman Airlines has suspended ATR 72 operations until further notice, following the accident involving one of its turboprops.
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Qatar's focus on large twins keeps A380s on hold
Qatar Airways is not looking to firm up any of its Airbus A380 options, as it prepares to put its first A350-1000 into service.
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New contract helps UTAS speed up recce pod deliveries
United Technologies Aerospace Systems reconnaissance pods could be delivered for foreign customers up to a year faster under a new type of contract awarded by the US Air Force on 21 February, a company executive tells FlightGlobal.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Qatar Airways aircraft will feed Air Italy fleet
Air Italy will lease Boeing aircraft from shareholder Qatar Airways as the relaunched Meridiana embarks on a rapid fleet expansion programme.
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Emirates returns A380 to Houston route
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to restore Airbus A380 operations to Houston, nearly two years after opting to cut back to Boeing 777-300ERs on the route.
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Qatar Airways interested in supersonic potential: Al Baker
Qatar Airways has expressed strong interest in the potential of supersonic flight, and would even be prepared to act as a launch customer.