News from FlightGlobal – Page 1556
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Singapore Airlines to order 20 Boeing 787-9s in latest blow to Airbus's A350 campaign
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is preparing to announce a major order for Boeing 787s, Flight has exclusively learnt.
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NewsAirbus A380 hit by new programme delay
The Airbus A380 is facing another serious programme delay, but first delivery to launch operator Singapore Airlines (SIA) is still expected by the end of the year.
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GE investigates double CF6-80 flame-out on Qatar A330-200 into Shanghai, believed to be type's first
Twinjet lands safely after engines relit ‘within about one minute’ during descent. The flame-out is believed to be the first to hit a CF6-80-powered A330-200
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New European pilot duty limits to undergo scientific tests within two years, says Parliament
A scientific review of the effect of the imminent European flight time limitations (FTL) legislation on pilot alertness will have to be completed within two years of implementation if the European Parliament’s transport committee recommendation is accepted in plenary session.
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International sanctions force Iran Air to ground its Airbus A310 fleet, but restrictions may be lifted as part of nuclear deal
Iranian flag carrier’s twinjets parked, but restrictions on spares could soon be lifted
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BA must still face FAA court action
Airline accused of operating aircraft in an ‘unairworthy condition’ despite UK AAIB finding no evidence of risk
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Russians in the vanguard for Syrian deal as US ban bites
Doubts over Airbus participation leave Ilyushin and Tupolev favourites to win contract
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SR Technics favourite for 787 deal
Boeing expected to appoint Swiss company as European partner for twinjet’s GoldCare maintenance package
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Hands up for UK?
Many believe BAE Systems’ abandoning of its stake in Airbus is bad news for the UK’s civil aircraft industry. It might turn out rather well
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Pictures: Ex-Niki Airbus A320 to replace last flying VFW 614 as German aerospace test-bed
German aerospace research centre DLR is introducing a new test aircraft in the form of an Airbus A320 previously operated by Austrian carrier Niki.
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NewsCathay Pacific confirms deal to take over Dragonair
Air China, Cathay Pacific Airways, China National Aviation (CNAC), CITIC Pacific and Swire Pacific have confirmed a much-anticipated deal in which Hong Kong-based carrier Dragonair will become, subject to shareholder approval, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay.