News from FlightGlobal – Page 813
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Al Baker fires off warning to Boeing about continuing 787 problems
Qatar Airways is growing frustrated by the ongoing teething problems being suffered by its 787 fleet, warning Boeing that future orders could be in doubt unless remedies are quickly found.
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Republic to provide update on Frontier sale, Indigo seen as buyer
Republic Airways is expected to release more information about the pending sale of Frontier Airlines tomorrow, and a source says the buyer is private equity firm Indigo Partners.
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NewsBombardier acknowledges CSeries cost pressure
Bombardier acknowledged increasing pressure on stabilizing the cost of the CSeries development programme at $3.4 billion, with one top executive appearing at first to acknowledge a $540 million overrun and then backtracking to the original number.
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NewsCSeries first flight is prelude to new orders: Bombardier
Bombardier chief executive Pierre Beaudoin says the CSeries completing the first flight milestone could spur orders from some customers who are still undecided about buying the small narrowbody aircraft.
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NewsCSeries takes off on maiden flight
After months of delays and build-up, Bombardier’s first CSeries flight test vehicle has finally lifted off, departing runway 06 around 09:55 on a cool morning at Montreal's Mirabel airport.
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NewsEmbraer details E-Jet efficiency improvements
Embraer has filled in further details of the planned aerodynamic enhancements for its current-generation E-Jets which it says will generate fuel-burn savings of up to 5%.
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American restructuring plan confirmed by bankruptcy court
A New York bankruptcy court confirmed American Airlines' restructuring plan including its proposed merger with US Airways today. Judge Sean Lane of...
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SkyWest to open South Bend maintenance facility
Utah-based SkyWest Airlines plans to open a new maintenance facility to service Bombardier CRJ200s at South Bend Regional airport. The 4,273.5m2 (46,000ft2)...
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Lower taxes, more airports needed to grow aviation - Singh
India's union civil aviation minister Ajit Singh has called on his state counterparts to reduce taxes on aviation fuel and take other measures to assist the growth of the country's aviation industry.
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Iraqi Airways to launch China routes in October
Iraqi Airways plans to launch flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Bangkok next month, its director general says.
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NewsAmerican and US Airways respond to DOJ challenge
American Airlines and US Airways maintain that their merger would benefit consumers, in separate responses to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) challenge...
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Row 44 begins wi-fi installations on Icelandair fleet, increases satellite capacity
Global Eagle Entertainment subsidiary Row 44 has completed the first Ku-band wi-fi installation on Icelandair's 757 fleet, says the connectivity provider...
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Volaris plans new flights to three US cities
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has applied for approval to launch flights to three US cities from its base at Toluca. The airline wants to begin...
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SAA to cut loss-making routes in network revamp
South African Airways (SAA) will exit loss-making long-haul routes and concentrate on the “profitable areas of the network” including domestic South Africa and regional African markets under the newly-disclosed turnaround strategy for the flag-carrier.
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Aegean plans cabin refurbishment for 2014
Greece's Aegean Airlines is updating its Airbus A320s with economy class seats by Italian manufacturer Aviointeriors. The carrier has selected the...
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SAA to merge with SA Express and Mango
South African Airways is to be merged with regional operator SA Express and low-cost carrier Mango under a newly-disclosed turnaround strategy for the flag-carrier.
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Tigerair to launch five new routes from October
Tigerair plans to launch new services from Singapore to five destinations from October.The low-cost carrier will start a Singapore-Lijiang service...
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AAR signs E-jet MRO deal with Liebherr-Aerospace
AAR has entered into an agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to provide landing gear MRO services for the Embraer E-jet family. AAR's landing gear facility...