News from FlightGlobal – Page 803
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NewsFrench probe Onur A321's low approach
French investigators are looking into a low-altitude incident involving a Turkish-registered aircraft which descended to less than 50ft above runway height while still 3nm from landing.
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NewsPICTURE: Cathay Pacific unveils third edition of ‘Spirit of Hong Kong’ livery
Cathay Pacific unveiled the third edition of its ‘Spirit of Hong Kong’ livery at a ceremony on 9 December.
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Bombardier confident of more CSeries sales to China
Bombardier says it is confident of securing more Chinese orders for its CSeries aircraft next year, as it gains sales momentum in the country.
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US lawmaker introduces bill to ban in-flight voice calls
The chairman of the US House of Representatives' main transportation committee introduced a bill to prohibit in-flight cell phone use on commercial flights today.
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NewsAmerican and US Airways close merger
American Airlines and US Airways closed their merger today, a tumultuous nearly 10 months since they announced their plan to create the world’s largest carrier.
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Gulf Air initiates services to Dubai’s Al Maktoum International
Gulf Air launched services between its Bahrain base and Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central (DWC) on 8 December.
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NewsKuwait Airways signs for A350 and A320neo
Kuwait Airways has moved a step closer to a fleet-renewal programme, having signed a tentative deal to acquire 10 Airbus A350-900s and 15 A320neos.
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NewsTatarstan crash spurs training centre probe
Russia’s federal Investigative Committee is putting pressure on the country’s aviation regulator Rosaviatsia over its licensing of flight training centres.
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NewsSouthwest and Virgin America take New York LaGuardia slot pairs
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a deal for American Airlines to transfer 17 slot pairs at New York LaGuardia airport to Southwest Airlines and Virgin America.
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Flybe to axe 30 routes in 2014
Flybe is cut an additional 10 year-round and 14 summer-only services next year, following its decision to withdraw from six London Gatwick routes.
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NewsAirbus close to setting new order record
Airbus is edging towards a record year for net orders, after it ended November with a total of 1,314 – barely 100 short of its all-time high.
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NewsTatarstan Airlines faces threat of grounding
Russia’s federal aviation authority is looking to ground Tatarstan Airlines after an inspection of the carrier discovered a number of operational problems.
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Mesa and GE sign long-term CF34-8 MRO deal
Mesa Air Group has signed a $350 million OnPoint maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with General Electric for its CF34-8 engine fleet.
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Air Canada and Rockwell Collins partner for 787 avionics support
Air Canada has signed an agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide avionics support and asset management for its 37 Boeing 787s that will enter service next year.
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NewsPICTURES: Air Canada reveals new 787 interior
Air Canada’s new Boeing 787-8s will feature three cabins with 251 seats, the carrier revealed today.
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NewsIraqi Airways firms up CS300 order
Iraqi Airways has signed a firm order to acquire up to 16 Bombardier CS300s, following a letter of intent signed for the order at the Dubai air show in November.
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Qatar Airways to open Dallas route
Oneworld alliance carrier Qatar Airways is to open a new US connection with non-stop daily services to Dallas-Fort Worth from the beginning of July next year.
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Mubadala partners GMF AeroAsia for components MRO
SR Technics is to co-operate with Garuda’s technical division to provide component support on Airbus A330s and current-generation Boeing 737s for customers in southeast Asia.
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NewsAir Canada poised for A320neo order
Air Canada is expected to seek board approval for an order of Airbus A320neo family aircraft on 11 December.
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NewsBangkok Airways signs for nine ATR 72s
Bangkok Airways has signed an agreement for nine ATR 72-600s, sources close to the discussions say.