News from FlightGlobal – Page 1119
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MTU seeks winning position on future narrowbodies
MTU is jostling for a winning position as Airbus and Boeing prepare to re-engine their best-selling narrowbodies.
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Russian investigators to press ICAO for cabin cameras
Russian accident investigation representatives are to put the case for equipping passenger cabins with airborne image recorders to a high-level International ICAO safety conference at the end of this month.
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Powering ahead: Commercial engines special report
The world's major engine manufacturers are preparing to battle it out for a share of the spoils as airframers Airbus and Boeing look to update their best-selling A320 and 737 narrowbody families. Our commercial engines special report looks at the major manufacturers offerings.
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NewsTurkish Airlines finalises 737-800/900ER order
Turkish Airlines has finalised an agreement to acquire 10 Boeing 737-900ERs and 10 737-800s. The flag-carrier disclosed a tentative deal to take the...
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Jetstar to withdraw Brisbane-Rockhampton service
Australia's Jetstar plans to withdraw its daily Brisbane-Rockhampton service after failing to secure a competitive pricing agreement with Rockhampton Airport.
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New Zealand and Turkey sign new air services agreement
New Zealand and Turkey have signed a new air services agreement, granting fifth freedom rights to carriers from both countries.
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Virgin Blue plans Sydney-Ayers Rock service
Australia's Virgin Blue plans to start flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru.
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Air Jamaica's transition to Caribbean starts next month
Air Jamaica plans to start transitioning its operations to Caribbean Airlines on 12 April ahead of the sale of Air Jamaica to Trinidad's and Tobago's flag...
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Allegiant to acquire 757s for service to Hawaii
Allegiant Travel Company has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft to support expanding into Hawaii.
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JAL reaches new inventory deal with Ansett Aircraft Spares
Japan Airlines (JAL) has concluded a new deal with Ansett Aircraft Spares and Services covering the relocation of JAL's parts inventories for marketing through...
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JetBlue seeks interim exemption from tarmac rules during JFK runway closure
JetBlue Airways has asked US regulators for a temporary exemption to tarmac delay rules at John F Kennedy (JFK) International airport during the closure...
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NewsLufthansa wing-strike probe queries A320 landing logic
German investigators believe Airbus should assess aspects of A320 flight logic after determining that partial loss
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Australian competition watchdog takes legal action against KAL
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun legal action against Korean Air (KAL) in Australia for alleged price fixing in the air...
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New terminal at Perth Airport for charter and regional flights
Australia's Perth Airport will have a new terminal catered to charter and regional flights in 2012.
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Australia's Canberra airport to undergo further expansion
Australia's Canberra Airport will embark on an extension of its western concourse terminal, as part of an A$350 million ($315 million) upgrade of the airport.
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Jetstar changes operating procedures after mishandled A320 flight
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has changed its flight operating procedures following a 2007 incident in which its pilots mishandled a go-around while...
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Chiang Mai airport completes 2bn baht expansion
Thailand's Chiang Mai International Airport has completed a two billion baht ($61.2 million) expansion, as it seeks to attract more international carriers.
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Atlas to assume Dreamlifter control in September
Atlas Air has been awarded a nine-year contract to operate Boeing's fleet of four modified 747-400 Dreamlifters, the logistical backbone of the airframer's...
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NewsThales inks deal with airline to install complete in-flight connectivity suite
Thales has reached agreement with a "very significant" airline covering installation of its TopConnect in-flight connectivity suite comprising such cabin...