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Weight lifters
The cargo market for Boeing models is accelerating, with increased levels of business for both new-build and converted aircraft
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US Airways free to expand 90-seat or under fleet
America West Airlines and US Airways could contract regional affiliates to fly additional Bombardier CRJ900s or other similarly sized regional jets with under 90 seats following the completion of their merger.
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Northwest could drop 80 mainline aircraft
Northwest Airlines could drop as many as 115 aircraft from mainline and feeder its fleet, including the entire complement of Avro RJ85As currently operated by Mesaba Airlines.
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Malaysia wants 'open-skies' deal with Australia
Malaysia is to seek an ‘open-skies’ air services agreement with Australia to give national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) unlimited rights to serve the country
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Jade Cargo confirms order for six 747-400ERFs
China’s Jade Cargo International, which plans to launch operations next year, has confirmed an order for six Boeing 747-400 extended range freighters
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Northwest may outsource over half of its attendants
Northwest Airlines has proposed a restructuring plan that will outsource almost 60% of its flight attendants.
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Phuket Air YS-11 still grounded after overrun
Thailand’s Department of Civil Aviation has found that a Phuket Air NAMC YS-11 involved in an incident in Mae Sot on 11 September touched down long on the runway before it ran off the end and into muddy ground, resulting in extensive damage.
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Free flights will be standard in ten years says O'Leary
Irish low fares airline Ryanair is predicting fare-free airline travel within a decade as its chief executive launched a blistering attack on European Union attempts to reregulate the air transport industry.
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JetBlue takes delivery of first E-190
JetBlue Airways today took delivery of its first Embraer 190 aircraft, two weeks later than originally planned.
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America West shareholders approve US Airways
Shareholders at America West Airlines yesterday overwhelmingly voted in favor of the carrier’s proposed merger with US Airways, paving the way for the two airlines to finalize the deal by the end of September.
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British Airways crew criticised after serious approach incident
Captain was slow to respond to ground proximity warning approaching Isle of Man
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I’m on the plane!
In-flight mobile phone use is on the way. But after surmounting the plethora of legislative hurdles, will it succeed where satcom-based telephony failed?