News from FlightGlobal – Page 1508
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NewsILFC to defer its Airbus A380 order until at least 2013, ditching freighter variants for passenger configuration
International Lease Finance has deferred its order for 10 Airbus A380s to 2013 and beyond in a major renegotiation deal that includes the switch of its freighters to passenger aircraft
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NewsEverything about the Airbus A350 XWB
As Airbus gives the formal go-ahead for its A350 XWB long range twinjet, we group together some of our recent articles on the aircraft, its rival the 787 and launch customers
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Indian Airlines' Alliance Air division issues tender for 70-seat regional jets on dry-lease
Indian Airlines’ regional arm Alliance Air has issued a tender for dry-leases on six 70-seat regional jets for delivery from next April and it has also issued separate tenders for 20 pilots to operate and 20 engineers to maintain the aircraft.
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NewsThrough acquisition activity, Ryanair has taken control of over 25% of take-over target Aer Lingus
Irish carrier budget carrier Ryanair has increased its stake in takeover target Aer Lingus to over 25% after more shares were acquired on behalf of its Coinside subsidiary.
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NewsNTSB recommends restart tests be performed on some Bombardier aircraft as CF34 engine 'core lock' suspected in Pinnacle accident
New procedures and tests could be mandated for certain General Electric CF34-powered Bombardier aircraft as a result of the ongoing investigation into the October 2004 crash of a Pinnacle Airlines CRJ200. An engine "core lock" has been cited as a likely factor.
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Finances force JAL to defer jet order
Japanese carrier delays plan to acquire 10-15 large regional jets until next year as it struggles to resolve difficulties
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AOC and 737s top Iraqi's agenda
Carrier releases request for proposals as it seeks to replace ageing fleet and register aircraft it already owns