News from FlightGlobal – Page 1245
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Airbus single-aisle output could revive next year
Narrowbody production could head back up by end of 2010
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PICTURES: Production under way of 4,000th A320 family aircraft
Production of the 4,000th Airbus single-aisle aircraft - an A319 - is under way at plants around Europe. The centre fuselage is pictured during assembly...
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Air Astana to lease Embraer 190s for Central Asian routes
Kazakh flag-carrier Air Astana has confirmed selection of the Embraer 190 for its new regional jet operation, and will take delivery of a pair of leased...
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Airbus slows A380 final assembly ramp-up
Airframer decelerates output increase of ultra-large airliner as it evaluates customers' delivery needs in the downturn
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China's Shenzhen Airlines to employ 25 Taiwanese pilots
China's Shenzhen Airlines plans to receive 25 Taiwanese pilots as part of a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) initiative to help China overcome...
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LaHood seeks to end New York slot auctions
US transportation secretary Ray LaHood has proposed cancelling controversial slot auctions at New York City-area airports, a programme introduced by his...
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Airbus to test A350 fuselage/cabin behaviour early in flight-testing
Airbus has revealed the first details of the A350 XWB's flight test programme, which will involve five aircraft flying about 3,000h. The airframer intends...
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PICTURES: Boeing rolls out 787 in ANA livery
Boeing has painted its second test aircraft in the livery of All Nippon Airways (ANA), the 787 programme's launch customer. This is aircraft number...
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EBACE: EGAMA executives seek higher profile on anniversary
The European General Aviation Manufacturers Association celebrates its two-year anniversary at EBACE. EGAMAsenior executives and founding members are out...
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Bombardier reveals plan for Q100 life extension programme
Bombardier has unveiled plans to extend the economic life of its Dash 8 Q100s by 50% as a growing number of the type come close to crossing the current 80,000...
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EBACE: Yeti takes to the mountains with Pilatus
Visitors wouldbe hard pressed to find many half-century-old aircraft designs at EBACE, although the rugged Pilatus PC-6 just celebrated 50 years in the sky.
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AirTran opts for Wi-Fi; aims to equip entire fleet by mid-summer
Low-cost carrier AirTran Airways has become the latest US operator to partner with in-flight connectivity provider Aircell to offer passengers wireless Internet...
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Japanese carriers feel the heat
Japanese carriers All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have revealed the extent of the hit they have taken from the financial downturn
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Austrian shareholders accept Lufthansa offer
Lufthansa's offer for fellow Star Alliance member Austrian Airlines has been accepted by more than 85% of the Vienna-based carrier's shareholders. The...
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EBACE: Restaurant guide
Geneva has a good mix of international restaurants from high-end to budget and offers perfect options for air show business and pleasure. Le Chat-Botté 13...
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Indonesia's Lion signs three-year maintenance contract with GMF
Indonesia's largest privately-owned carrier Lion Air has signed a new three-year contract with GMF AeroAsia to do heavy maintenance checks on all its jet...
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SIA Engineering posts 3% rise in annual profit
Singapore Airlines' SIA Engineering has posted a 3% rise in annual net profit thanks in part to higher profits in the fourth quarter.
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First production CRJ1000 poised to join prototype
Bombardier's first production CRJ1000 NextGen is undergoing final interior installations at the company's Mirabel, Quebec, facility. Aircraft 19001...
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EBACE: PICTURE - LHT receives first A318 Elite at US completion centre
BizJet International, Lufthansa Technik's wholly owned US subsidiary, has received its first Airbus A318 Elite from Europe at its Tulsa completions centre....