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UK rethinks A380 wake separation from heavy jets
UK authorities are to revise certain Airbus A380 wake vortex separation standards after concluding that further examination of operational issues is needed...
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Battling birdstrikes
Assuming the US Airways Airbus A320 ditched in New York's Hudson river two weeks ago proves to have been brought down by Canada geese, the incident will...
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British Airways to allow mobile messaging on London City-JFK A318s
British Airways' new all-business transatlantic service from London City will allow passengers to communicate with mobile phones, although...
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Swedish authority grounds struggling Nordic Airways
Sweden's newly-formed transport authority has revoked the operating licence of carrier Nordic Airways after the company ran into financial problems...
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Hudson A320: Partial engine power aided textbook ditching
Sources close to the on-going investigation of US Airways Flight 1549 say that the Airbus A320's number 1 (left) engine continued to run at approximately 35% fan speed (N1) during the three-minute window between striking birds at 3,200ft and ditching in the Hudson River on 15 January.
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New United-Aer Lingus pact a test for deeper ties
United's latest deal for Irish carrier Aer Lingus to operate co-branded flights from Washington Dulles to Madrid beginning in 2010 is serving as a test to...
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Singapore first to offer iPod connectivity in coach
Singapore Airlines will become the first carrier to offer Apple iPod connectivity to economy passengers when it launches services with new Airbus A330-300s...
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Airbus issues safety notice as ANZ A320 crash probe continues
Airbus has issued a reminder to operators of its aircraft to be especially careful to protect aerodynamic data sensors during maintenance and painting work,...
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India's Kingfisher set to unveil new int'l routes
India's Kingfisher Airlines expects to roll out several new international services over the next three months. The carrier's spokesman tells ATI that...
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European flight time limitations: pilots cheer, airlines howl
There have been simultaneous expressions of jubilation from pilot associations and of horror from airline management on the publication of new recommendations...
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United, Aer Lingus to tie up on Washington-Madrid route
Star Alliance carrier United Airlines is to extend its transatlantic partnership with Ireland's Aer Lingus through a new Washington Dulles-Madrid route. It...
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American to deploy 757s on transatlantic flights
Oneworld member American Airlines intends to upgrade 18 domestic Boeing 757-200s and transfer them to transatlantic service, mirroring a strategy in play...
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Air France 777F delivery schedule unaffected by cargo misery
Boeing 777 freighter launch customer Air France is sticking to delivery timelines for the five it has on order, despite the downturn in the cargo market. US...
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Cimber Sterling joins the fray at Copenhagen
Cimber joins Copenhagen fray Denmark's Cimber Group is to relaunch the former Sterling Airlines operation under a new brand, Cimber...
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Vueling/Clickair plan rapid merger implementation
Barcelona carriers Clickair and Vueling plan rapid integration after EC approves merger
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Left engine on ditched US Airways A320 recovered
US investigators today said the lost left engine on the US Airways A320 that ditched into the Hudson River in New York City on 15 January has been located...
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Anti-trust immunity rejection would not end Oneworld: Arpey
American Airlines chief Gerard Arpey remains confident the US major and fellow Oneworld members will achieve regulatory approval for their anti-trust immunity...