News from FlightGlobal – Page 1162
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Air Berlin secures approval for satellite-based Cat I approaches
German carrier Air Berlin has secured approval to conduct Category I satellite-based approaches following trials which the airline began last year. Air...
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PICTURE: Boeing breaks ground on second 787 line
Boeing broke ground in North Charleston, South Carolina for the second 787 final assembly line today, marking the first all-new commercial jetliner assembly...
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Meridiana-Eurofly tie-up creates new carrier Meridiana Fly
Italian operator Eurofly and its majority shareholder Meridiana have agreed to fully integrate and become single airline, Meridiana Fly. The new airline...
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No interest in GTF for A320 unless offered through IAE: Leahy
Airframer hints re-engined A320 will go ahead, but does not want third powerplant provider
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AAPA 09: Thai looks to alliance partners for growth
Thai Airways International plans to expand its international presence with the help of Star Alliance and in partcular alliance partners South African Airways...
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AAPA 09: Thai to replace 4-6 747s with leased 777-300ERs
Thai Airways International plans to get four to six Boeing 777-300ERs to replace its older 747s, says the carrier's executive VP commercial Pruet Boobphakam.
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AAPA 09: Thai to transfer more routes and 3 737s to Nok
Thai Airways International plans to transfer more domestic routes and three Boeing 737-400s to its low-cost carrier Nok Air.
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AAPA 09: Tiger Airways chief says low-cost model vindicated
Low cost carriers are an inevitable part of the airline industry that needs to be taken seriously by the full service carriers, says Tiger Group CEO Tony...
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AAPA09: AAPA chief says governments will hinder airline recovery
Restrictive government policies will impede recovery in the airline industry, says Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Andrew Herdman.
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Kingfisher launches Chennai-Salem service
India's Kingfisher Airlines has commenced a daily non-stop service on the Chennai-Salem domestic route.
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AAPA 09: ANA urges Japan govt to create fairer, more equitable market
All Nippon Airways has urged the Japanese government to create a fairer market and relax some regulations to help the country's airline industry.
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Sydney Airport October traffic up 6% in October
Macquarie Airports' (MAp) Sydney Airport posted a 6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for the month of October, although traffic at its European...
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In-flight wi-fi testing underway at Air Canada
Air Canada has begun trialling in-flight wi-fi on select transborder routes, becoming the first international customer for US connectivity firm Aircell....
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FAA codifies “cooling off” rule for former inspectors
The US FAA is proposing formal rules that would prevent airlines and fractional ownership programs from hiring former air safety inspectors (ASIs) or their...
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Router problem resulted in flight plan glitch: FAA
The FAA is blaming nationwide flight delays and cancellations today on a software configuration glitch within the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI)...
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Customers reaffirm commitment as 787 advances
As Boeing advances toward validating its 787 side-of-body reinforcement, customers have reaffirmed their commitment to the aircraft.
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Aer Lingus warns of more jobs cuts without cost deal
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is warning that failure to reach an agreement over its restructuring plan will result in even more jobs being shed at the airline. Its...
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Airbus expects 100 aircraft deliveries in China in 2010
Airbus expects to sell nearly 300 A380 superjumbos in China in the next 20 years, for international and domestic routes. "There's potential obviously...
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Air Berlin trims 737 order
German carrier Air Berlin has cancelled three Boeing 737 aircraft but the remainder of its order backlog remains intact. The airline's third-quarter...