All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 60
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Business aviation operators lobby to relax strict Olympic airspace restrictions for London 2012
Next year's Olympics should be a bonanza for business aviation as thousands of the world's rich and powerful descend on London. However, many fixed-wing...
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NewsDiamond ups the ante in bid to secure D-Jet funding
Diamond Aircraft has raised the stakes in its fight to secure a $35 million Canadian government loan that would allow it to restart the D-Jet programme.
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NewsQatar would prefer all-new Boeing to A320neo: Al Baker
Qatar Airways has hinted strongly that it would opt for an all-new Boeing narrowbody over the Airbus A320neo, as it edges towards a deal to acquire the Bombardier...
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AA11: Jet Aviation plans to open in mainland China
Jet Aviation will open a fixed-base operation in mainland China within 12 months and look to develop further outlets in the country as demand grows.
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AA11: Curtiss Wright shows of its diversified product range at Asian Aerospace
One of the oldest brands in aerospace is here to make a bigger name for itself in the emerging Asian market with its largest presence yet at the show.
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AA11: Metals supplier Falcon wings into Asian Aerospace for first time
The fast-growing appetite of China's aerostructures manufacturers for steel, aluminium and titanium has lured Jerry Bashir to Asian Aerospace for the first time.
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AA11: Hawker Beechcraft shows trio of aircraft as its prospects improve
Hawker Beechcraft has three aircraft on display at the business aviation park - a Hawker 4000 and 900XP and a Beechcraft King Air 350I - each of them dedicated demonstrators in Asia Pacific.
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AA11: VIDEO - Boeing's Tinseth confirms decision on narrowbody by 'mid-year'
Boeing will make one of its most critical decisions by the middle of the year - whether or not to design an all-new replacement for its best-selling 737.
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AA11: Environmentally friendly supersonic airliner concept being promoted by Japanese technology organisation
An environmentally-friendly silent supersonic biplane concept could make a big noise here at the show
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AA11: Jet Aviation seeks space to grow MRO services in Hong Kong
With a business aircraft the must-have accessory of China's growing army of billionaires, Jet Aviation is tapping the surge in demand for local maintenance. But as with many things in booming Hong Kong, finding space to grow can be tricky.
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Working Week - Celine Shabbas
Celine Shabbas is head of UK trading and sits on the operating board of Air Partner, the air charter provider that boasts 20 offices in 17 countries around the world
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NewsDiamond offshoot Austro teams with Steyr to develop larger powerplant for two new Diamond aircraft
Diamond Aircraft's sister propulsion business Austro Engine is teaming with fellow Austrian firm Steyr Motors to develop a larger powerplant for Diamond's...
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Asian Aerospace offers industry gateway to two worlds
Hong Kong has long been a global commercial crossroads and Asian Aerospace - held in the city from 8-10 March - offers exhibitors and visitors a route to two worlds.
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Working Week: Kelly Cooke
Playing lacrosse at school under the short finals approach to the UK's Elstree aerodrome led to Hangar8 first officer Kelly Cooke aiming for a new goal - the aircraft inspired her to strive for a career in aviation
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AA11: Asian air show ABACE to return next year
An Asian business aviation show last held in 2008 is being brought back to life in Shanghai - with plans to hold it in the first quarter every year. The...
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Adel Ali of Air Arabia calls for open skies in Middle East and North Africa
Adel Ali, group CEO of Air Arabia, one of the Middle East's low-cost pioneers, has made an impassioned call for open skies in the region, saying opening airports to overseas airlines brings in business and creates jobs.
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Boeing says labour hours on 787 will be half that on 767
Maintenance time on the Boeing 787 will be half that of the 767, thanks to a series of innovations including carbonfibre structures, advanced systems monitoring, electrics replacing hydraulic and other systems and LED lighting, says Boeing
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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala looks to Asian MRO expansion and possible merger of its two MRO brands
Mubadala's drive to be a global powerhouse in maintenance, repair and overhaul - alongside its growing wider aerospace portfolio in the Gulf - is likely to accelerate significantly this year.
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Fujairah aims to be bigger player in maintenance
Fujairah airport wants to shake off its image as being in one of the forgotten emirates and use its location to become a serious player in maintenance and other services, such as business aviation, flight training and cargo.
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Working Week: Mike Carrivick
Aviation and travel industry veteran Mike Carrivick has since 2004 been chief executive of the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK, making the industry's case to government, regulators and airports