News from FlightGlobal – Page 1161
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British Airways cargo division heads for 747-8F operations
British Airways is to take on three Boeing 747-8 freighters for its World Cargo division next year, which will be operated under a wet-lease through Global...
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Russia aims high with all-new MS-21 single-aisle
Russia's next generation airliner, the MS-21, made a high-profile debut at the Farnborough air show with a partial cabin mock-up displayed and more details...
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Gulf Air to restart Colombo and open Aden route
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to re-open flights to the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, and is also to start services to the Yemeni city of Aden. The...
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EC approves tool to simplify EU ETS preparation for business aviation
The European Commission has approved the use of Eurocontrol's small emitters' tool, which makes it easier for business aviation operators to calculate their fuel consumption ahead of aviation's inclusion in the European Union's emissions trading system.
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Cambodia Angkor signs with Sabre in preparation for international expansion
Vietnam Airlines' joint-venture carrier in Cambodia has joined Sabre's customer sales and service (CSS) system.
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NewsAirbus to take monthly A320 production to 40 jets
Airbus is to increase the production rate of its A320-family jets again, taking it in phases to 40 per month by the first quarter of 2012
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NewsAirbus works to introduce lighter A350 structure with -800 variant
Any weight savings found as Airbus evolves the A350's structural design could be incorporated when the -800 variant arrives around a year after the debut in 2013 of the baseline -900 version.
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VASO takes back Rossiya An-148 to refine performance
Russia's first serial production Antonov An-148 is to be transferred back to airframer VASO in Voronezh to undergo modification in a bid to improve the type's...
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NewsAirbus aims to finally start assembling first A350 centre wingbox in August
Production of key subassembly set to begin in August after several schedule slips Airbus expects to begin assembling a key subsection for the first...
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Farnborough orders give industry shot in the arm
As a barometer for the health of the airline industry, this year's Farnborough Air Show provided a further welcome shot in the arm. Hot on the heels of fast-improving...
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NewsDelta to launch integrated IFEC/seat from Panasonic, Weber
Delta Air Lines has emerged as the first publicised customer for an award-winning new product from Panasonic Avionics and Weber Aircraft that integrates...
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OSHKOSH: VIDEO - Super Sherpa Ready
Sherpa Aircraft president Glen Gordon says the Scappoose, Oregon-based company is ready to begin producing its $845,000 K650T Sherpa utility aircraft for customers with unique hauling applications.
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Etihad to deploy first A330-200F to Africa and China
Etihad Airways will deploy its newly delivered Airbus A330-200 Freighter on routes to Africa and China from its Abu Dhabi base from September.
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Air Berlin takes next step with oneworld move
German carrier Air Berlin's move to become the 14th member of oneworld signals new ground for the airline, the grouping and alliances in general. Air...
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Airbus takes relaxed view about Boeing’s production surge
Airbus is sanguine about the prospect of being overhauled by its US rival after at least eight straight years of being the world's top producer of airliners. After...
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AirAsia evaluating domestic Australian operation
Malaysia-based AirAsia is evaluating whether to launch a domestic operation in Australia.
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SpiceJet receives board approval for 30 737s
SpiceJet has won board approval for a fresh order of 30 Boeing 737-800s. Deliveries to the Indian carrier are scheduled to begin in 2014 as it sees...
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Cyprus extends contract with IFE Services
Cyprus Airways has extended its contract with UK-based IFE Services for the provision of in-flight entertainment content.