Networks – Page 329
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Boeing 747-8F nears schedule slip as first 747-8I progresses
Despite strong schedule uncertainty with Boeing's 747-8 freighter, the airframer continues to press on with assembly of its first -8I passenger aircraft.
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Korean Air studying in-flight connectivity solutions
(Clarifies that Korean Air will be deciding on what kind of connectivity options it will consider but will not be deciding on a supplier by year-end.) Nearly...
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LAN-TAM merger could spur further Latin consolidation
The proposed LAN-TAM tie-up will create an airline powerhouse in Latin America that will control an unprecedented share of traffic and could spur further...
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Emirates to serve Hong Kong with A380
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to introduce the Airbus A380 to a new destination, Hong Kong, ahead of the winter season.
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Start-up Tibet Airlines to take three A319s
Start-up carrier Tibet Airlines has selected the Airbus A319 to commence initial operations, and has agreed to take three of the type. It is also planning...
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IAE rolls out fix for V2500 problems
International Aero Engines (IAE) is replacing parts in some of its V2500 engines on in-operation aircraft, after discovering problems with the engine's high-pressure...
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Viking to slash fleet after UK tour operator collapses
Holiday carrier Viking Airlines is to cut back its fleet after one of its tour operator customers, UK-based Flight Options, ceased trading.
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Viking taps IFE Services for PlayStation Portable IFE units
Swedish carrier Viking Airlines has contracted IFE Services to supply PlayStation Portable (PSP) in-flight entertainment units for distribution on board...
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Mexicana sinks into restructuring
Dramatic reversal of fortunes forces Mexican carrier into creditor protection blaming high labour costs
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US carriers press forward to build sustained profitability
Strong second quarter results saw a huge jump in profitability for US carriers over the same stage last year. But airline management teams are refusing to get carried away as they focus on the long-term aims of building sustained profitability
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ALTA expects FAA to upgrade Mexico safety rating by year-end
Latin American and Caribbean airline association ALTA is hopeful that Mexico will regain category 1 status under the US FAA's international aviation safety...
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NTSB team dispatched to San Andres in Aires crash investigation
Staff from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been dispatched to the island of San Andres to investigate the crash of a Boeing 737-700...
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ALTA aims to work with FAA on improving safety in Latin America
Latin American and Caribbean airline association ALTA has launched an effort with the US FAA to try to improve the region's safety record, which declined...
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Business briefs
"Constantly growing demand" for unmanned systems radar has led Israel Aerospace Industries' Elta division to focus on developing smaller versions of products such as its EL/M2025