News from FlightGlobal – Page 1333
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: First A320 assembled in China completes historic first flight
The first Chinese-assembled Airbus A320 completed its first flight today at 14:56. Airbus says in a statement the aircraft took off from Tianjin airport...
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Alitalia's Rome expansion plans include eight new routes
Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has identified a series of new routes which the airline intends to open, starting next year. The expansion will include...
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First Chinese assembled A320 has its first test flight
The first Airbus A320 assembled in China had its first test flight today.
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Contingency plans takes priority for Iberia
Spanish carrier targets €200 million savings from cost cutting plan
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Exit of VivaAerobus forces shutdown of Austin terminal
GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), which leased up to 40 acres to construct, operate and maintain the low cost terminal at Austin airport, has notified...
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VivaAerobus to drop all Austin services
Mexico's VivaAerobus is pulling out of Austin at the end of this month, just over a year after launching services to the Texas capital with significant fanfare...
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Amber light for Irish leasing sector as uncertainty deepens
The fundamentals of Ireland's leasing sector look strong, but financial pain and structural change lie ahead
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Shannon Aerospace keeps lean amid severe Irish downturn
Hard times have hit the Irish MRO industry, but Shannon Aerospace is benefiting from changes made in better days
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Aer Lingus mulls schedule and delivery cuts as traffic declines
Aer Lingus is pondering route and order cancellations as it tries to remain independent after Ryanair's abortive buyouts
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AMT finds fortune in electronic flight bags
Eight year-old Aircraft Management Technologies (AMT) appears on the brink of reaping the rewards of focusing on the emerging electronic...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
The European Commission has approved the financing plan for Germany's new capital airport, Berlin Brandenburg, to be built on the Schonefeld airport...
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NewsPICTURES: Austria's Niki receives first Embraer 190
Austrian budget airline Niki has taken delivery, in Brazil, of its first Embraer 190 regional jet. The carrier's founder, former Grand Prix racing...
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Taiwan MRO Evergreen secures work from Korea and Vietnam
Taiwanese maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT) has secured new contracts with Asiana Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
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IAE eyes role in new Chinese narrowbody
International Aero Engines (IAE) is in talks with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) over potentially supplying a powerplant for China's...
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Lufthansa unsure of in-flight Internet launch date
Lufthansa is less certain it will be able to offer high-speed in-flight connectivity on overseas flights this year, but remains committed to the offering. The...
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Airbus issues safety notice as ANZ A320 crash probe continues
Airbus has issued a reminder to operators of its aircraft to be especially careful to protect aerodynamic data sensors during maintenance and painting work,...
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CVR should remain "sacred cow" to accident probes: ALPA
Cockpit voice recordings are intended to be used as aids in accident investigations and should "remain a sacred cow for that", the Air Line Pilots Association's...
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NewsLufthansa secures European approval for BMI acquisition
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has secured European clearance to acquire a controlling share in the UK operator BMI
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CFM readies to move Leap X core to test cell
CFM is planning to move the first core for Leap X testing into a test cell at its Evandale, Ohio facility on 15 May in preparation to start the first set...
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NewsBoeing could offer all-new 777 replacement to rival A350 within four years
Boeing says that it could respond to any threat from the A350 XWB family with an "overwhelmingly superior" new airliner to replace the 777 before the end...