News from FlightGlobal – Page 1396
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Turkish suspends carriers in crackdown after MD-83 crash
Turkey's civil aviation administration SHGM is cracking down on operators following November 2007's fatal Boeing MD-83 accident in the south of the country. SHGM...
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Aeronavali may lose 767-200 freighter conversions to IAI's Bedek
Ongoing delays in Boeing and partner Alenia Aeronavali's 767-200 Special Freighter (SF) cargo conversion programme have prompted launch customer Cargo Holdings...
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Asian carriers cautiously optimistic about 2008
Asia-Pacific airlines are looking towards 2008 with cautious optimism after healthy financial performances in 2007 Fuel prices may have been hitting...
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High fuel prices spell trouble for Europe's airlines
Almost every major European carrier posted profits in the third quarter, but how long can the buoyant mood last? Continuing robust economic growth...
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A cut above: is premium economy about to become more widespread?
Is premium economy class on its way to widespread acceptance or will it remain a niche product? Should Air France introduce a premium...
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IAE wins approval for V2500 SelectOne upgrade
International Aero Engines has received certification of the improved V2500 SelectOne turbofan to power the Airbus...
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Mexican revolution: Is there room for everyone in Mexico's rapidly-evolving airline sector?
The Mexican airline sector has been transformed by the privatisation of the country's two flag carriers and the launch of several low-cost start-ups. Is...
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Asiana to decide on aircraft order early in 2008
Asiana Airlines plans to decide on its future widebody fleet in the first quarter of next year. "We have...
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Investor influence: are investors becoming the ball and chain of the airline industry?
There can be short-, medium- and long-term investors in any business, but how much influence should any investor bring to bear on management strategy and...
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Airbus and Boeing neck-and-neck as 2007 orders smash sales records
Airbus and Boeing have achieved record sales this year with their combined net orders approaching 2,400 aircraft. It is neck-and-neck between the two as...
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Charities special - DC-10-based flying eye hospital saves sight around the world
orbis A clear vision For a quarter century a band of flying doctors has been helping save the eyesight of people across the developing world KATE...
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Charities special - Aviation Sans Frontiers provides a lifeline for NGOs
Aviation sans frontiers Providing a lifeline A charity founded by a group of French airline pilots has become a vital support arm for NGOs in...
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Charities special - airline passengers' spare change raises millions to help children
change for good $70m from spare coins Childrens charity Unicef funds operations thanks to loose change donated by airline passengers murdo...
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New-technology aircraft to reduce average fuel consumption
The introduction of an estimated 7,000 latest-technology aircraft into the world airline fleet over the next decade should reduce the average fuel consumption...
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US legislation set to let pilots work to age 65
A measure that overturns a near half-century old regulation limiting maximum pilot age to 60 has received unanimous approval from the US Congress and is...
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Arab carriers need more open regulatory environment
To continue their rapid growth Arab carriers need a more open regulatory environment with more commonality across the region, says Arab Air Carriers Organisation...