Networks – Page 695
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News
Europe prepares to act on airport charges, EC calls for balanced approach
Europe’s transport commissioner is calling for a balanced approach on the issue of airport charging as he prepares to present his legislative solution by the end of year.
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NewsTime to change? Pilots at Europe's fast-growing low-cost carriers are flying more and facing different pressures.
Pilots at Europe’s fast-growing low-cost carriers are flying more and facing different pressures. At least one carrier is conducting a study to find out the effects
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NewsJAL formally accepts oneworld invitation
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken another step towards joining the oneworld alliance by accepting a formal letter of invitation from the multilateral grouping.
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NewsBritish Airways to phase out former British Caledonian Airbus A320 fleet
British Airways is to phase out its ageing fleet of CFM International CFM56-powered Airbus A320s, with the first aircraft to leave the fleet at the end of year.
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NewsBoeing studies use of 787 electro-chromic window shade technology for the 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing says trade studies for the yet-to-ordered 747-8 Intercontinental include the possible use of electro-chromic window technology now in development for the 787 in place of standard plastic shades.
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Atlas axes plan for full merger of its Atlas Air and Polar Cargo subsidiaries
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has reversed plans for completing a full operational merger between its Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo subsidiaries after opting to retain separate certificates for the two carriers.
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NewsUS lawmaker wants State Dept's foreign airline ownership rules relaxation comment to EU Open Skies team publicised
Details of a possible relaxation to the USA's airline foreign ownership rules, reportedly hinted at during private sessions of the ongoing Open Skies talks with the European Union, should be publicised, an influential US congressman has urged.
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NewsContinental Airlines' request for turboprop proposals signals reverse of regional jet trend
There were the strongest signs yet of a revival of the turboprop in the USA at the Regional Airline Association’s (RAA) annual conference in Dallas, Texas last week, when it emerged that Continental Airlines has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 24 new 70-seat turboprops.
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NewsPictures: First Pakistan International Airlines ATR 42-500 leaves Toulouse with new City of Gwadar livery
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has received the first of seven ATR 42-500 high speed turboprop from the Franco-Italian manufacturer. It sports a the first of a new city-based livery scheme, to be rolled out across its domestic fleet.
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NewsStretched Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprop plan gains interest from US regional carriers
With interest growing in a stretched version of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 from US regional operators, the Canadian manufacturer is trying to assess “the incremental size” increase required to meet airlines’ needs.
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Interview
The Flight Interview: Gulf Air CEO James Hogan - revival of the sickest
Once the ‘poor relation’ among the region’s booming airlines, Gulf Air’s chief executive is finally restoring its fortunes
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Scrap value
Airbus and Boeing are leading separate initiatives on dismantling and recycling airframes as part of an environmentally aware fleet management process