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Boeing looks at increasing 737 output to 42 per month
Boeing is taking "a hard look" at advancing 737 production to 42 aircraft per month.
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Trent XWB engine “certainly sufficient” to power A350-1000: Airbus
Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB is "certainly sufficient to power" the Airbus A350-1000 stretch, assures the European airframer's vice president of marketing Andrew...
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NewsRolls-Royce details next-generation engine studies
As the only major engine-maker to sidestep involvement in the Airbus A320neo, Rolls-Royce is focused on preparing technologies for all-new narrow and widebody aircraft
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What are the major factors as airlines start to evaluate the new Leap-X and PW1100G?
Airlines are starting to evaluate the new CFM Leap-X and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, expected to secure their first orders this year
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Nordstar named as customer for up to seven ATR 42-500s
Russian carrier Nordstar has emerged as the previously unidentified customer to have placed an order last year for four ATR 42-500s plus three options. The...
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NewsAirbus to restrict conversion options to A320neo
Airbus is intending to restrict the freedom of customers to convert from the baseline A320 to the A320neo.
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Boeing returns 777 rate to seven per month
Boeing has returned its 777 production rate to seven aircraft per month after dropping down to a rate of five aircraft per month following the global economic...
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This Week briefings
Lufthansa has entered into a new co-operation agreement with fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe to provide flights for the German carrier's LPJ private jet offering
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NewsBoeing moves closer to regulatory approval of the 787
Boeing has completed 85% of certification test points for regulatory approval of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered 787. Scott Fancher, 787 programme...
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NewsAir Berlin selects seat-centric RAVE IFE for A330s
German carrier Air Berlin has become the latest operator to select The IMS Company's RAVE seat-centric in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for installation...
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NewsLos Angeles emerges as potential destination for BA A380s
Los Angeles appears to be on the short list of potential cities for deployment of British Airways' Airbus A380s. Flightglobal's ACAS database shows...
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Russia considers outright ban on Tu-154 operations
Russian authorities are contemplating introducing a blanket ban on using Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft unless their reliability is improved. Airline industry...
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Incheon Airport and HNA Group form Chinese joint venture
South Korea's Incheon Airport is forming a joint venture with China's HNA Airport Group to provide consultancy and operational services to airports in the...
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NewsCondor readies to launch wireless IFE from Lufthansa Systems
German holiday carrier Condor is gearing up to become the first carrier in the world to offer wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) to passengers after...
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NewsAirline industry last in line to sign up for algae fuel: Sapphire CEO
One or two pioneering airlines may begin using jet fuel derived from algae and use it to create a competitive advantage in the nearer term, but the commercial...
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Wizz Air to add seven new routes from Italy
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air will launch seven services from Italy to destinations in the Czech Republic, Romania and Lithuania later this month. It...
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NewsGulf Air agrees long-haul plan and weighs regional jet options
Gulf Air has reached an agreement on restructuring its long-haul fleet orders but is waiting for the political situation in the Middle East, including its...
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ILFC keeps Leap-X in mind for huge A320neo order
US lessor International Lease Finance is holding talks with CFM International over the Leap-X engine for part of the tentative 100-aircraft order for Airbus's...
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Single European Sky - the first deliveries 'are imminent'
The long-awaited Single European Sky will see its first tangible service deliveries this year, says Patrick Ky, executive director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking,...