News from FlightGlobal – Page 1484
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Finnair reconfirms Airbus A350 order as XWB version and adds six A330/A340s as it phases out MD-11s
Oneworld carrier Finnair has firmed its Airbus A350 XWB order, increasing its commitment to 11 of the type, and is ordering six Airbus A330/A340s as part of an accelerated replacement programme for its Boeing MD-11s.
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Picture: Former Sultan of Brunei's unique A340-8000 derivative destined for Saudi Arabian VIP after nine years storage
The one and only Airbus "A340-8000" originally destined for the Sultan of Brunei's brother has been acquired by Saudi Arabian VIP as it updates its widebody fleet, according to Flight's ACAS database.
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Flight's training special: Eager to learn
From China to the Middle East, the aviation boom has set off a skills scramble as countries struggle to find and train thousands of new pilots. We look at how flying schools in China and India, as well as training providers in Australia, North America and elsewhere, are responding to ...
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Training special: China
Can China open enough flying schools - and, until it does, can overseas trainers manage the demand?
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Training special: North America
China and India rely heavily on North American flying schools - but do they get value for money?
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Training special: Australia
A passion for cricket is one reason why many Indian students prefer Australia to the USA for their training