News from FlightGlobal – Page 1341
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Walsh optimistic about OpenSkies despite industry turbulence
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh is confident of the prospects for newly launched transatlantic subsidiary OpenSkies, despite the recent demise...
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Thielert builds engines again but continues Diamond fight
Diesel piston pioneer Thielert Aircraft Engines , insolvent since April, is building...
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Monarch faces 30-month delay on 787s
UK charter and scheduled carrier Monarch Airlines has emerged as one of the airlines facing the longest delays in delivery of its ordered Boeing 787s. The...
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Business: good week
propellers Or flowers - or both. Swedish regional carrier Skyways introduced new livery featuring a simple white six-bladed propeller or flower-head logo...
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Sukhoi woos the West
In a bid to internationalise, the Superjet manufacturer is prioritising comfort
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American mulls “brisker pace” for 737-800 deliveries
American Airlines could accelerate Boeing 737-800 deliveries as it looks to quickly phase out it huge fleet of fuel-thirsty MD-80s. Meanwhile Alaska Airlines...
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Qantas outlines A380 introduction plan
Qantas will launch Airbus A380 services on 20 October, with a flight between Melbourne and Los Angeles. From 24 October, the carrier's 450-seater will be...
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Weight growth emerged following A350's first detailed sizing
Electrical structure adds mass Several elements have contributed to the rise in the manufacturer's weight empty, says A350 chief engineer Gordon McConnell:...
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Air France presses for large single-aisle successor
Air France-KLM is increasing the pressure on industry to prioritise developing a "game-changing" successor to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, in particular...
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IATA forecasts massive industry losses in 2008
With oil prices hitting $130 a barrel, IATA carriers see losses, failures and mergers on...
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CFM aims for clear idea on open-rotor path by 2010
CFM International aims to begin open-rotor model testing this year and expects to have a clear indication on whether to proceed with this technology by 2009-10. The...
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Fiji government probes Air Pacific
Qantas could be asked to sell its 46% stake in the carrier Fiji's government has launched a major review of Air Pacific, criticising the flag carrier...
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US mergers off the cards
US carriers lead the industry in blogging Page 54 The US airline industry is in such a dire financial situation that it cannot afford to merge As...