News from FlightGlobal – Page 1090
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Finnair to launch sharklet-equipped A321
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to order five 'sharklet'-equipped Airbus A321s to replace Boeing 757-200s in its leisure fleet. The airline becomes the...
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Long-term pilot and mechanic needs forecast to climb dramatically
Long-term forecast demand for airline pilots and mechanics is significantly higher than it was before the global economic recession, according to new figures...
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Regional airframers suffer another sluggish quarter
The regional aircraft manufacturers suffered another slow start this year, with orders flat and a slump in output during the first quarter.
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Liat plans to decide on future fleet this year
Caribbean regional carrier Liat is looking at acquiring Dash 8 Q400s as part of a new study into future aircraft alternatives.
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Industry observers send mixed messages on re-engined versus all-new designs
There are mixed messages coming from various sectors of the market as to whether an all-new or re-engined single-aisle is the better option for the industry.
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ILA: Lufthansa squeezes Brussels into A380 tour
Lufthansa's first Airbus A380 departed the ILA show yesterday evening on a hastily arranged visit to Brussels, at the insistence of the German carrier's...
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Airline customer satisfaction improves, says JD Powers
Airline customer satisfaction has increased over the past year after three consecutive years of decline, according to a new survey by JD Power and Associates....
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Continental postpones trial of Gogo in-flight Internet
Continental Airlines has postponed its trial of Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet solution as it focuses on merging with United Airlines and their combined...
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BA cabin crew union to issue fresh strike ballot to members
British Airways faces the possibility of further industrial action with the union representing its flight attendants planning to issue another ballot. A...
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ILA: Gallois declares A380 programme under control
Airbus's A380 programme is officially "under control", EADS chief executive Louis Gallois insists, although the manufacturer must turn its attention to cutting...
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ILA: Dornier 228NG on track for August certification
Ruag is optimistic of firming another order for its Dornier 228NG turboprop during the show, with certification of the aircraft on track for the end of August.
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ILA: New airport breeds optimism at LHT Berlin
The new Berlin Brandenburg International airport will "significantly increase the demand for premium-grade MRO services", predicts the head of Lufthansa Technik's Schönefeld maintenance centre, Thomas Rueckert.
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IATA AGM: IATA aims to clarify baggage rules for interlining
IATA is to push ahead with a new initiative creating a central database aimed at clarifying which baggage rules apply on interline flights, after its board...
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Boeing eager to nail down timeframe for cleansheet narrowbody
Boeing chief executive Jim McNerney is favouring the replacement of the 737 with a cleansheet design rather than with an upgraded, re-engined derivative,...
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ILA: Airport's general aviation terminal gets a makeover
Berlin may be building one of the most modern passenger terminals in Europe, but Schönefeld airport's general aviation facilities are also getting a makeover.
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Boeing resumes 787 structural deliveries
Boeing has restarted 787 final assembly following a 24-manfacturing-day hold on deliveries of aircraft structure to final assembly.
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ILA: Emirates seals another huge A380 order
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates sealed a landmark agreement with Airbus for another 32 A380s less than 24h before unveiling the eye-popping order.
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ILA: Air Berlin celebrates golden jubilee delivery
Air Berlin reached a fleet milestone yesterday when it took delivery of its 50th Airbus A320 family aircraft. The jubilee aircraft is an A320 configured...
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ILA: TAM splashes out on more A320s and A350s
TAM Airlines, which is a customer for three out of the four Airbus types, ordered more Airbus A320s and A350 XWBs yesterday at the show but will not add...
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Jetstar starting Singapore flights to Auckland and Melbourne
Jetstar Asia is launching services from Singapore to Auckland and Melbourne, the low-cost carrier's first long-haul routes out of Singapore. The daily...