News from FlightGlobal – Page 1264
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Down but not out: commercial engines package introduction
Manufacturers continue pursuit of new technologies as multi-billion dollar backlogs help them remain buoyant
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R-R details Trent XWB development strategy
The newest member of Rolls-Royce's Trent family is powering Airbus's bid to overturn Boeing 777's long-range domination
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Chromalloy: PMA prospers under egregious economy
PMA can deliver savings as airlines search for ways to cut maintenance costs without jeopardising quality
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Flight test phase approaches for 747-8's GEnx-2B engine
Delays at Boeing have been an unexpected blessing for General Electric, which has had more time to refine its GEnx-2B
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This week briefings
Sukhoi is aiming to receive Russian airworthiness clearance for its Superjet 100 regional...
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Fokker 50 fix aims to stop in-flight idled-throttle accidents
Operators of Fokker 50 turboprops are being instructed to modify the engine controls to help reduce the likelihood that pilots will inadvertently move the...
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China's Kunpeng to be first to fly ARJ21
Shenzhen Airlines' regional arm Kunpeng Airlines will be the first to fly China's new regional jet, the ARJ21. The first operator was originally supposed...
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Flights to bypass N Korean airspace after Pyongyang threat
South Korea's Government has ordered the country's airlines to bypass North Korean airspace on international flights after the reclusive leadership in Pyongyang...
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Air China backtracks on government aid request
Chinese flag carrier Air China is backtracking on a statement made by its chairman earlier this week that it is seeking at least 3 billion yuan ($439 million)...
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BA's Walsh: Financial governance main hurdle to Iberia tie-up
Integration of British Airways and Iberia is being held up by the outstanding issue of financial governance over the two carriers, rather than matters relating...
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OpenSkies to fit L'Avion 757s with 82 seats
British Airways' all-business OpenSkies operation is to reconfigure the Boeing 757-200s of carrier L'Avion with 82 seats, but intends to phase out the French...
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FAA adopts new measures to stop Trent 777 fuel icing
US FAA regulators have formally incorporated new Boeing 777 operational procedures designed to reduce the risk of fuel-system icing on Rolls-Royce Trent...
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Airbus works flat out to address A380 reliability issues
Airbus is working flat out to resolve A380 technical...
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CFM finalises Leap-X engine architecture
CFM International partners General Electric and Snecma have finalised the architecture of their Leap-X ...
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Delta wins nod to serve Brasilia
Delta Air Lines has won Transportation Department clearance to begin non-stop flights between Brasilia and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International...
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Mexico’s Aeromar plans Monterrey expansion
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar plans to launch several domestic routes to Monterrey in the second quarter and is also looking at eventually connecting...
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Aegean makes move for Olympic
Privately-owned Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has submitted a proposal to the Greek Government to buy the assets of national carrier Olympic Airlines in...
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SkyTeam's Air France to pursue Czech Airlines privatisation
Air France-KLM is to submit a formal expression of interest in SkyTeam partner Czech Airlines by 23 March ahead of its planned privatisation.
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Arik seeks A330s and considers A380s instead of 747-8s
Rapidly-expanding Nigerian carrier Arik Air is looking to lease two Airbus A330s and is also evaluating Airbus A380s as an alternative to the four 747-8s...
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Lufthansa Italia taking more A319s for new domestic routes
Lufthansa Italia is to increase its fleet to eight Airbus A319s, as the new carrier confirms plans to open domestic Italian routes next month. The...