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Britten-Norman enjoys new Romanian rhapsody
Britten-Norman (BN) has chosen Paris to show off its newly strengthened capability since acquiring Romanian aerospace company Romaero. BN acquired its long-time airframe subcontractor last January, giving it hands-on control of Romaero Islander/Defender construction. Other Romaero activity that now forms part of the BN Group is structure assembly ...
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Merger makes BFGoodrich number two in industry
Debbie Packman BFGoodrich is in confident mood as the completion of its $2.2-billion merger with Coltec Industries draws tantalisingly close. CEOs Dave Burner (BFGoodrich) and John Guppy (Coltec) appeared together at the show yesterday to reveal that the 'friendly' union awaits a final decision from the appeals court ...
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ATR confident of sealing Indian assembly deal
Alan Dron Discussions between ATR and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) to assemble ATR turboprops in India are "progressing fairly well", ATR chief executive officer Antoine Bouvier said at the show yesterday. He made the comment as Indian carrier Jet Airways announced it is to acquire five ATR 72-500s by ...
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Expert warns of aircraft seat deterioration
Tamzin Hindmarch Safety experts have warned of the dangers of failing to replace ageing aircraft seats. Rond Moore works for American aircraft interiors firm Skandia, which specialises in testing passenger seats. Speaking on behalf of his team, who are exhibiting at the air show this week, he ...
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More Embraer ERJs en route to Sweden
Swedish airline Skyways yesterday placed a follow-on order for two firm and eight option Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets. Skyways already has two ERJ-145s and is expecting two more deliveries during this autumn. The new orders will allow the airline to expand and operate two new routes. "The European ...
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Face the facts with... John Rose
John Rose has been chief executive of Rolls-Royce plc since May 1996, having joined the company in 1984, and is the current president of the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC). He talked about Rolls-Royce's prospects with Alan Dron. Question: What's the best guess for when the next air transport ...
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Recovery a slow process for Asian aerospace industry
For the Asian air transport industry, the world was a very different place at the time of the last Paris air show in June 1997. The region's economies were growing at phenomenal rates and its airlines were riding a seemingly endless wave of growth. But weeks later, it all fell ...
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DIY check-in a boon for airline passengers
Some passengers using Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport have been jumping the check-in queue since March this year when self-service check-in kiosks were installed. A deal between electronic systems expert SITA and Northrop Grumman Canada could mean many more passengers get to enjoy the same time-saving benefits. The ...
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Boeing bullish about 717's market prospects
Boeing's newest aircraft, the Boeing 717 - dubbed the best solution for the growing 100-seat market by chairman and CEO Phil Condit - makes its European debut at Le Bourget. Boeing inherited the 717 as the MD 95 following the takeover of McDonnell Douglas. It is the direct successor to ...
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ATN team aims for Paris flight demonstrations
A team including Aerospatiale, Thomson-CSF, Eurocontrol, the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and Sofreavia hopes to conduct flight demonstrations using the aeronautical telecommunication network (ATN) at this month's Paris air show. The ATN is being designed to integrate existing aeronautical networks in a seamless and interoperable internet, providing a ...
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Routes
Australia has decided not to open its domestic market to foreign carriers, but is to increase the number of overseas carriers allowed to serve gateways such as Cairns and Canberra. Singapore Airlines regional subsidiary Silk Air has launched its first Indian route, with twice-weekly Airbus A320 services to Trivandrum. US ...
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Regional ramp up
Paul Lewis/SAN ANTONIO/TORONTO/WASHINGTON DC The regional aviation industry is in a state of transition. Airlines have bade farewell to major manufacturers such as Fokker, Jetstream and Saab, together with an increasing number of their turboprop aircraft. They have been replaced by Bombardier, Embraer and Fairchild, offering a range of new, ...
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UAE lease firm ready for launch
Max Kingsley-Jones/LONDON A new Gulf-based leasing and charter company is under formation, ready for launch at November's Dubai air show. The business is being set up by the Qatar-based Gulf Falcon Leasing Group, headed by Qatar Airways founder Sheikh Hamad Al-Thani. "We are forming two companies that ...
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JAS restructure takes effect as rivals report mixed results
Andrzej Jeziorski/SINGAPORE Japan's "big three" carriers have revealed mixed financials for the 12 months ending on 31 March. Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), the country's two largest carriers, both saw operating revenue shrink marginally last year, while Japan Air System (JAS) was able to report a ...
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The dimensions debate
The case for a new generation of larger 70-to 100-seat class regional jets is clear. But debate continues on the optimum cabin configuration, the degree of cross-family commonality and correct cockpit system philosophy. Much is riding on each of the manufacturers getting it. The battle over aircraft cross-sections is ...
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ANA embarks on recovery plan with focus on business routes
Andrzej Jeziorski/TOKYO Japan's second biggest airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA), is launching a low-cost carrier, deferring aircraft orders and slashing its workforce by 10% after suffering its first operating loss since 1982. The new, unnamed, low-cost carrier will be established next year, and will focus on international operations from Osaka-Kansai ...
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BA faces rivalry in quest to enlist Eastern European allies
British Airways is facing stiff competition from rivals in its attempt to enlist Eastern European allies through equity transactions. Only a year ago, the UK flag carrier was clear favourite to conclude privatisation deals with Malev of Hungary and LOT Polish Airlines. Now, both companies say the conditions BA is ...
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IATA chief takes gloomy view of airline industry's outlook
Chris Jasper/RIO DE JANEIRO International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Pierre Jeanniot has delivered a downbeat assessment of the airline industry's immediate prospects, while listing a series of challenges which give cause for concern as the industry enters the next century. Speaking at the association's 55th annual general ...
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Cathay sick-out escalates as airline feels rising cost
The Cathay Pacific Airways pilots' "sick-out" is costing the airline millions of dollars daily, and forcing it to wet-lease aircraft from 10 carriers in an attempt to minimise disruption. The action began on 28 May with the cancellation of three flights by pilots who called in sick, claiming excessive ...
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ATN team aims for Paris flight demonstrations
A team including Aerospatiale, Thomson-CSF, Eurocontrol, the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and Sofreavia hopes to conduct flight demonstrations using the aeronautical telecommunication network (ATN) at this month's Paris air show. The ATN is being designed to integrate existing aeronautical networks in a seamless and interoperable internet, providing a ...