News from FlightGlobal – Page 1003
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P&W geared turbofan could power all 100 ILFC A320neos
Pratt & Whitney will potentially provide all the engines for all 100 of the Airbus A320neo aircraft to be ordered by International Lease Finance.
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ILFC orders 33 Boeing 737-800s
The International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Boeing have completed a firm order for 33 737-800 aircraft with the airframer's new Sky Interior....
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ILFC deal ends long-running uncertainty over A380s
International Lease Finance's cancellation of its Airbus A380s will end months of uncertainty over whether the lessor intended to retain the type in its...
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NewsILFC to take 100 A320neo, scraps A380 deal
US lessor International Lease Finance (ILFC) is preparing to order 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft, including the A321 variant, and is cancelling its 10 Airbus...
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EU ETS to cost airlines €1.4b in 2012: Point Carbon
Airlines will face a bill of up to €1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) when they are included in the European Union's emissions trading scheme (ETS) in 2012, rising...
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NewsTurkish Airlines orders three A330-200Fs and 10 A321s
Turkish Airlines (THY) has signed a firm order with Airbus for three additional A330-200 freighters and has firmed up options on 10 Airbus A321s. The...
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IATA calls for intelligent approach to air cargo security
Improving the security of air cargo consignments must not be achieved at the cost of crippling the industry, says IATA.
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AA11: VIDEO - Boeing's Tinseth confirms decision on narrowbody by 'mid-year'
Boeing will make one of its most critical decisions by the middle of the year - whether or not to design an all-new replacement for its best-selling 737.
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NewsAirbus predicts "mega cities" will drive A380 growth
Asian mega-cities offering to/from RPKs in excess of 5 billion annually will drive demand for Airbus A380 aircraft, with Airbus predicting the number of such cities growing from 9 now to 17 by 2029.
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AA11: Dubai firm brings Spatial awareness to Hong Kong
Cabin crew training is as vital for the reputation and safety of an airline as pilot training - and the right equipment is equally essential. Spatial Composite Solutions the Dubai based manufacturer of crew training devices for the civil aviation industry, is making its debut at Asian Aerospace and ...
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NewsAA11: Air China places order for five 747-8Is
Air China has announced a firm order for five passenger versions of the 747-8, giving the programme a major shot in the arm from an important market segment.
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AA11:Hong Kong celebrates centenary of powered flight
This year will be a special one for Hong Kong's aviation community as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in the territory, which took place on 18 March 1911.
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AA11: Airbus predicts strong demand from Asia
Airbus forecasts that the Asia Pacific will become the world's biggest market for airliners in the next 20 years, with carriers in the region taking delivery of 8,560 new aircraft worth $1.2 trillion.
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LOT to take first 787 in April 2012
Polish flag carrier LOT expects to receive next year five Boeing 787s, which it will use to start replacing its Boeing 767-300ERs and potentially launch...
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Southwest zeros in on 15% return of invested capital
Southwest Airlines has a four-prong strategy to once again achieve a 15% return on invested capital (ROIC) after averaging a 10% return for most of the last...
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NewsBoeing continues to focus on clean sheet narrowbody
Boeing is focussing its attention toward a new aircraft, as it characterises the response to its 737 re-engining plans as "underwhelming". Mike Bair, VP...
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EC outlines emissions allowances for airlines ahead of ETS
Airlines will receive allowances to emit almost 213 million tonnes of carbon dioxide when the aviation sector is included in the European Union's emissions...
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NewsIAG signs MoU for eight A330-300s to be operated by Iberia
International Airlines Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for eight A330-300s plus options on a further eight. The aircraft...
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Etihad signs MRO deal with Engine Alliance for GP7200s
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has signed a long-term maintenance deal with Engine Alliance for the GP7200 powerplants that will power its Airbus...
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Thai AirAsia eyes $150m from 2011 IPO
Thai AirAsia plans to raise at least $150 million from an initial public offering in Bangkok before the end of the year.