Networks – Page 332
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Opinion
Comment: Can Russia make good its global dream?
The drive by Russia's civil aircraft manufacturing industry to re-establish itself on the world stage was much in evidence at Farnborough.
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News
ANA to outfit 787 fleet in long-range and high-capacity configurations
While the airline remains quiet on where it will deploy its first of 55 787-8s, All Nippon Airways plans to configure the new twin for both long and short-range...
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NewsAPEX partners with global non-profit Orbis
A philanthropic partnership has been forged between the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and non-profit global organization Orbis International, which fights to eliminate blindness throughout the world.
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CFM56-7BE achieves FAA and EASA certification
CFM International has achieved joint certification of its CFM56-7BE Evolution engine, clearing the way for an incremental upgrade for the Boeing Next Generation...
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Crashed MD-11F caught fire after impact: Saudi inquiry
Preliminary information on the Lufthansa Cargo Boeing MD-11 freighter crash at Riyadh last week indicates that the fire resulted from the impact of the aircraft...
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NewsSouthwest now eyeing 2013 for completion of Row 44 installs
Installation of Row 44's high-speed Internet equipment on Southwest Airlines' fleet is taking longer than the carrier had hoped, but chief executive Gary...
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FAA downgrades Mexico’s safety rating
FAA has determined that Mexico is not in compliance with ICAO safety standards and has downgraded the country's safety rating from category 1 to category...
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Olympic-Aegean merger runs into competition hurdle
Greek carrier Olympic Air's proposed merger with Aegean Airlines has run into problems with the European Commission, which has expressed doubts that the...
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Small Planet to offer iPads as IFE by year-end
Lithuanian carrier Small Planet Airlines plans to start offering Apple iPads as portable in-flight entertainment at the end of the year.
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Shenzhen Airlines to purchase 10 A320s
Chinese carrier Shenzhen Airlines is to purchase 10 Airbus A320s, delivery of which is to begin in two years' time.
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British Airways cargo division heads for 747-8F operations
British Airways is to take on three Boeing 747-8 freighters for its World Cargo division next year, which will be operated under a wet-lease through Global...
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Gulf Air to restart Colombo and open Aden route
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to re-open flights to the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, and is also to start services to the Yemeni city of Aden. The...
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EC approves tool to simplify EU ETS preparation for business aviation
The European Commission has approved the use of Eurocontrol's small emitters' tool, which makes it easier for business aviation operators to calculate their fuel consumption ahead of aviation's inclusion in the European Union's emissions trading system.
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Cambodia Angkor signs with Sabre in preparation for international expansion
Vietnam Airlines' joint-venture carrier in Cambodia has joined Sabre's customer sales and service (CSS) system.
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VASO takes back Rossiya An-148 to refine performance
Russia's first serial production Antonov An-148 is to be transferred back to airframer VASO in Voronezh to undergo modification in a bid to improve the type's...
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Farnborough orders give industry shot in the arm
As a barometer for the health of the airline industry, this year's Farnborough Air Show provided a further welcome shot in the arm. Hot on the heels of fast-improving...
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NewsDelta to launch integrated IFEC/seat from Panasonic, Weber
Delta Air Lines has emerged as the first publicised customer for an award-winning new product from Panasonic Avionics and Weber Aircraft that integrates...
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Etihad to deploy first A330-200F to Africa and China
Etihad Airways will deploy its newly delivered Airbus A330-200 Freighter on routes to Africa and China from its Abu Dhabi base from September.