News from FlightGlobal – Page 1037
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Star Alliance recruitment efforts focus on Russia
Star Alliance chief executive Jaan Albrecht remains confident the alliance can secure a member from Russia, the last "white spot" in its network.
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Boeing: 787 fire over in 30sec, but flight testing freeze continues
The onboard fire that has grounded the Boeing 787 fleet for six days lasted less than 30sec and the entire incident was over within 90sec, Boeing says.
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NewsZhuhai10: Embraer forecasts need for 950 new regional jets in China
Embraer has projected that China will require 950 new regional jets over the next 20 years given the expansion of the country's aviation market and economic development.
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General Aviation: In Brief
BANKSTOWN PROMOTION Sydney Metro airport Bankstown is offering new general aviation operators parking discounts and free weekend flying in a bid to...
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Comac launches C919 with commitments from CDB Leasing and GECAS
The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) has announced the launch of its C919 narrowbody powered by the CFM LEAP-X1C engine with up to 100 commitments. Chinese...
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TransAsia to add A330s with latest Airbus order
TransAsia Airways has placed a firm order with Airbus for two widebody A330-300s and six single-aisle A321s.
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EasyJet targets business travellers with flexible fares
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) EasyJet has made a significant modification to its business model with the launch of a flexible fare specifically aimed at business...
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EasyJet to pay first dividend in 2012
EasyJet announced that it will pay its first ever dividend in 2012 in respect of the year ending 30 September 2011. "EasyJet is highly cash generative...
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AFI KLM E&M partners with India's Max Aerospace
Air France Industries and KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has inked a strategic partnership agreement with Indian-based MRO unit Max Aerospace. With...
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NewsZhuhai10: Comac releases C919 specifications
The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) has released the specifications of its Comac C919 narrowbody jet.
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Zhuhai10: Boeing positive about Chinese narrowbody market despite C919 challenge
Boeing's narrowbody chief remains confident about the company's prospects in China, on the same day that five of the company's customers ordered the Chinese...
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NewsZhuhai 10: Comac announces launch C919 order for up to 100 jets
The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) has announced a launch order of up to 100 aircraft for its C919 narrowbody.
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JetBlue names Emirates as seventh interline partner
Emirates has become the seventh interline partner for JetBlue, creating access to numerous US cities from Dubai, and allowing JetBlue's customers new connections...
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Chile's Sky signs biofuel pact with PetroAlgae
Chile's Sky Airline has signed an agreement with Florida-based renewable energy company PetroAlgae to purchase biomass feedstock for conversion into jet...
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Zhuhai10: Rockwell Collins signs up Chinese carriers
Rockwell Collins has inked a slew of agreements with several Chinese airlines ahead of Airshow China 2010 in Zhuhai. Xiamen Airlines, Tibet Airlines...
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Russia's S7 and Globus formally join Oneworld
Russia's S7 Airlines has formally become a member of the Oneworld alliance, while subsidiary Globus is also joining as an affiliate.
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NewsCockpit recorder overwritten in Qantas A380 engine incident
Investigators have discovered that the cockpit-voice recording of the Qantas Airbus A380 engine failure was overwritten because the adjacent engine could...
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Avianca to drop Delta codeshare
Avianca is preparing to replace Delta Air Lines with United Airlines as its US codeshare partner as the Colombian carrier prepares to enter Star Alliance...
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Star prepares for battle to win LAN-TAM allegiance
The Star Alliance is preparing for a competition against Oneworld to win the allegiance of the LATAM Airlines Group, the new holding company for Chile-based...