News from FlightGlobal – Page 1176
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Vietnam Airlines emerges as possible customer for new A380 variant
Vietnam Airlines is waiting for Airbus to provide more detailed specifications for a new higher gross weight variant of the A380 before deciding whether...
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NewsAir China agrees to purchase 20 737-800s
Air China has agreed to purchase 20 Boeing 737-800s which will be delivered from 2013 to 2015. The Chinese flag-carrier has detailed the agreement...
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NewsHorizontal stabiliser gaps force 787 inspections and reduced flight envelope
Boeing has imposed a temporary operating limitation (TOL) on its five flying 787 test aircraft after structural gaps were discovered in the aircraft's horizontal...
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Aeromexico looks at acquiring more E-190s
Aeromexico is looking at acquiring additional Embraer E-190s and reducing the size of its Embraer ERJ-145 fleet.
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Aeromexico plans codeshare with Avianca-TACA
Aeromexico expects to begin codesharing with Avianca-TACA as it tries to persuade the newly merged carrier to join it in SkyTeam.
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OEMs outline specifics of FAA environmental contract award
Boeing, GE and Honeywell plan to use contract awards from the US FAA to deepen existing research on technology improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions.
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Virgin America shrinks 1Q losses
San Francisco-based Virgin America narrowed its losses year-over-year for the first quarter, posting a $35.5 million loss versus a $40.3 million loss for...
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NewsPICTURE: Austral’s first E-190
Aerolineas Argentinas domestic subsidiary Austral is preparing to accept delivery of its first Embraer E-190 in July. The aircraft is currently at Embraer’s San Jose dos Campos facility, where the manufacturer is completing the E-Jet for delivery next month.
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737 decision may slip to 2011: Credit Suisse
Boeing's decision whether to launch an all-new aircraft to replace the 737, long promised by the end of this year, may slip into 2011, warns Credit Suisse...
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Lessor IFC to take over Transaero Tu-214s
Russian lessor Ilyushin Finance is to assume responsibility for remarketing a batch of incomplete Tupolev Tu-214s built by Kazan's KAPO plant. The...
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Vietnam Airlines aims to launch US services in early 2011
New SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines expects to begin codesharing with Delta Air Lines next month and hopes to finally be able to launch its own services...
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NewsEmirates to launch in-flight mobile data service
Emirates this summer plans to begin rolling out in-flight mobile data service on its aircraft, ATI and Flightglobal can reveal. A total 74 Emirates...
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NewsVietnam Airlines switches 787 order to -9s
Vietnam Airlines expects it will have to wait until 2015 to receive its first Boeing 787 after switching its 16-aircraft order from the -8 to the stretched -9 due to unexpected performance limitations on the original model.
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Tarom finally ready to join SkyTeam, plans more codeshares
Romania's Tarom plans to have codeshares in place with all SkyTeam members by the end of this year as the carrier finally prepares to enter the alliance.
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Romania's Tarom to standardise jet fleet
New SkyTeam member Tarom is seeking to standardise its jet fleet on Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 family aircraft with a selection of one type expected this...
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SkyTeam aims to recruit more Asian members
SkyTeam is confident it will be able to further expand its growing presence in Asia by soon securing commitments from new Asian members.
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American explains detection of cracks on two 767s
American Airlines has sent one of its Boeing 767 engine pylons for metallurgical testing by a third party on behalf of Boeing, after a crack was discovered...