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PARIS AIR SHOW: Growing protectionism shadows open skies talks
Will growing US protectionism threaten open skies negotiations? European politicians and airline chiefs fear an air trade war.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Superjet: Russia's revival or last stand?
Can the Sukhoi Superjet overcome perceptions and prejudices associated with Soviet-era aircraft and land Western customers?
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Qatar Airways set to announce major A320 deal today
The order, which is likely to comprise 20 A320s and four A321s, is expected to be announced by the airline's chief executive Akbar Al Baker during a press conference at Le Bourget today. It would have a value at list prices of around $1.8 billion.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Boeing shakes off tough year for 747-8
Despite seemingly lukewarm support earlier this from top company executives and a lack of orders, Boeing is firmly committed to the 747-8
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PARIS AIR SHOW: CFM starts Leap X core tests
But engine manufacturer is still unsure about two-stage high-pressure turbine
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Business: Good week - Bad week
AIRBUS A340 Quadjets are not in fashion everywhere, but Lufthansa Group has identified its Swiss International Air Lines' Airbus A340-300s as its most efficient aircraft
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Mexico risks IASA downgrade as Aviacsa again resumes operations
Some Mexican carriers are concerned the inability of Mexico's DGAC to ground Aviacsa over alleged safety concerns could lead to the country being downgraded...
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USA's SkyWest seeks to capture business from competitors
US regional operator SkyWest is poised to steal business away from competitors as it seeks to compete vigorously for contract renewals network carriers currently...
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Delta and GE forge new maintenance pact
Delta Air Lines inked a 10-year engine maintenance and overhaul deal with GE Aviation for the GE90-110B1L2 engines that power the SkyTeam carrier's entire...
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Mexico's Interjet restores capacity, expects consolidation
Mexico's Interjet has restored capacity and reports demand has just about recovered to pre H1N1 levels, but the carrier's management believes more consolidation...
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First 787 flight is imminent
Boeing is just days away from the first flight of its flagship 787 Dreamliner after nearly two years of delays, although its entry into service will come...
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NewsAer Lingus axes three US routes to stem long-haul losses
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is suspending transatlantic services to three US cities for the winter as part of a 25% capacity cut in its long-haul operations. The...
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JAL drops 787-3 order in favour of longer-range 787-8
Japan Airlines has dropped its 787-3 order in favour of the longer-range 787-8, leaving just one customer for the short- to medium-haul type designed for...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: IAE bullish despite downturn
Engine maker comes to Le Bourget in optimistic mood as it looks to grow in Europe and China
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Air France crash inquiry stalls over missing data
Data transmitted from the Air France Airbus A330 that crashed into the South Atlantic has given French accident investigators some insight into a range of...
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Midwest unveils first E-190 market
Midwest Airlines plans to resume flights operated with 94-seat Embraer E-190s from Milwaukee to Los Angeles on 1 August.
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Air France chief: Early A330 findings are not conclusive
Air France chief executive Pierre-Henri Gourgeon has stressed that no firm connection has been established between last week's loss of an Airbus A330 and...
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Continental cites LTV3 as key to ancillary revenue plan
LiveTV's new live television system LTV3 was recognized today by a top Continental Airlines executive as playing a key role in the carrier's ancillary revenue...
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SIA to launch A380 service to Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will start using the Airbus A380 on one of its five daily Singapore-Hong Kong services. The 471-seat A380 will replace one...
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NewsRyanair captain flew unstable approach days after son's death
Investigators believe a newly bereaved Ryanair captain's psychological state, combined with his co-pilot's inexperience, led to an unplanned and highly unstable...