News from FlightGlobal – Page 1559
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NewsVirgin to take first longhaul twins with order for 15 787s
UK longhaul carrier Virgin Atlantic Airways has ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, placed options on another eight and has secured purchase rights for a further 20 jets.
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GEnx variant may yet power A350
GE holds talks with Gallois as customer pressure mounts for alternative powerplant to Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
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Time expired - Old aircraft in US commercial aviation
The FAA is being challenged to stop allowing ancient aircraft to remain in commercial service without special inspections
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Ryanair set to switch on OnAir service
Carrier to leapfrog others planning trials on individual aircraft with proposal to retrofit entire Boeing fleet
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Arik Air reveals long-haul ambition
Nigerian carrier orders Boeing widebodies to support expansion this year to London Heathrow and the USA
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Gulf axes aircraft and budget carrier as finances go critical
New head warns of inevitable job losses as it drops 767s and opts for all-Airbus fleet