News from FlightGlobal – Page 1381
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Israel special - Flag carrier El Al thrives despite high fuel costs and competition
airlines El Al's new departures Israel's recently-privatised flag-carrier is thriving, despite fuel costs and an open skies policy that has increased...
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NTSB frustrated over AD delays after 757 windshield-heat fire
US investigators are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to pass long-delayed directives to fit redesigned windshield-heating systems on Boeing aircraft...
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Singapore 2008: Garuda crash puts air safety in the spotlight
safety Indonesia improves For years, the archipelago has been notorious for its poor record on airline safety. Has it turned the page on its...
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Singapore 2008 - Turboprops and jets in the Philippines
airlines Philippines hots up The Philippines' airline market is expanding but some operators are finding that increasing services is proving...
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Fuel starvation probed as Boeing 727 makes jungle crash landing
Passengers and crew on board a Lloyd Aereo Boliviano (LAB) Boeing 727-200 had a lucky escape last week when the aircraft was forced to make an emergency...
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Singapore 2008: Singapore Airshow reaches out to Asia
reaching out to asia Next week, Singapore plays host to the world's aerospace industry, with more than 800 companies taking part in the biennial air...
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NewsAirbus predicts demand for A380-type aircraft could exceed 2,000 aircraft if congestion worsens
Airbus has raised its forecast of demand for A380-size aircraft only slightly to 1,700 deliveries in its latest...
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GE probes three 777-300ER power-loss incidents
An unusual rash of engine shutdowns since early December has temporarily stranded three normally reliable General Electric-powered Boeing 777-300ERs. Although...
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Airbus increases airliner demand forecast by almost 10% in new outlook
Airbus is citing a higher projected rate of air passenger growth, and second-hand aircraft becoming a less attractive option, as key factors for increasing...
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Boeing receives mixed reaction to three-two-three 787 seat layout
Boeing has received a mixed reaction from 787 customers to the unique eight-abreast premium...