News from FlightGlobal – Page 1061
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Cargo's new connections
Fresh blood is shaking up the air freight market, and changing trade patterns emerging. But how much of a threat will they be to established carriers? ...
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PARIS: Thales tests cockpit equipment for A350
Testing is under way of Thales' cockpit equipment for the Airbus A350, with the French electronics specialist expecting to deliver the software and hardware for the first aircraft over the next six months.
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NewsPARIS: Qatar threatens to cancel A350-1000s after upgrade disappointment
Airbus A350 launch customer Qatar Airways has warned that it may abandon its A350-1000 order if the recently unveiled redesign fails to provide a sufficient...
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PARIS: Rockwell Collins wins Chinese simulator deal
Rockwell Collins has announced a follow-on contract from China's Xian Simulation Science and Technology Company (XASC) to provide major components for two MA-60 full flight simulators.
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Republic cites ‘significant incentives’ in Leap selection for A320neos
Citing and intense competition between CFM and Pratt & Whitney to power 80 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, Republic concluded that CFM "stepped up with significant...
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PARIS: Boeing warns airlines time's running out for training
Airlines are seeing greater numbers of their pilots being poached by competing carriers, a sure sign that the long-expected pilot shortage is kicking in despite continued economic gloom in the US and Europe.
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PARIS: Eaton showcases products which it claims will reduce passenger fares
Industrial products group Eaton wants to measure its ultimate success in the industry by the fares paid by airline passengers
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PARIS: US agriculture secretary throws weight behind biofuels
US agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack threw some high-profile weight behind the push to scale up alternative aviation fuel production during a speech at the show, in which he outlined the US government's commitment to helping the industry become more sustainable.
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Delta completes wi-fi install on first regional jet
Aircell's Gogo internet service has been installed on the first Delta Connection regional jet, a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines.
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NewsPARIS: Engine Alliance cuts another 50 pounds from GP7200
Engine Alliance partners GE and Pratt & Whitney say they have cut another 22.7kg (50lb) from the 6,712kg (14,800lb) weight for its GP7200 turbofan for the Airbus A380, part of a larger Airbus programme to trim five tonnes of excess weight from the jumbo.
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NewsParis: Boeing and American Airlines join forces for EcoDemonstrator
Boeing and American Airlines are joining forces for the EcoDemonstration programme, aimed at evaluating technologies for implementation on the existing 737, as well as a conceptual New Small Airplane.
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PARIS: Alafco intends to take 30 A320neos
Kuwaiti leasing firm Alafco has tentatively signed for 30 Airbus A320neo twinjets, adding to its deal for six more A350-900s at the Paris air show.
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PARIS: IndiGo firms A320 MOU
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has firmed up its order for 180 Airbus A320s, including 150 A320neos, following a memorandum of understanding signed in January.
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PARIS: LAN orders 20 A320neos
Chilean-based operator LAN Airlines has ordered 20 Airbus A320neo twinjets, the latest in a series of agreements from Latin America for the re-engined type.
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NewsPARIS: Airbus and Boeing order round-up
Airbus (chalet S3 418) has identified its first potential customer for the A319neo after Frontier Airlines's parent, Republic Airways Holdings, tentatively...
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NewsPARIS: AirAsia X gets in focus with new wireless IFE
Electronic flight bag specialist Flight Focus is leaping into the passenger cabin with a new low-cost wireless in-flight entertainment solution that will...
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PARIS: TAME, NAC deals boost ATR's order book
A contract signed with Ecuador's TAME followed by an order from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) saw ATR increase its Le Bourget orderbook to 60 new orders...
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PARIS: Tentative Republic 80-Airbus deal includes 40 A319neo
US carrier Frontier Airlines' parent Republic Airways Holdings has tentatively signed to take 40 Airbus A319neos and 40 A320neos.
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PARIS: Avianca-TACA signs MoU for 51 A320s
Latin American carrier Avianca-TACA has signed a memorandum of understanding for 51 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 33 A320neos.
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Airbus joins forces with EC to develop biofuel roadmap
Airbus has teamed up with the European Commission, some European airlines and biofuel producers to develop a roadmap aimed at producing 2 million tonnes...