News from FlightGlobal – Page 857
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NewsBoeing adds tweaks to final 737 Max configuration
Boeing has finalised the design and production plan for the 737 Max several months before beginning the detailed design phase of the re-engined and updated...
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NewsALTA: Aeromexico sees 'stellar' growth with UATP
Aeromexico has seen "stellar" growth in use of the UATP network by customers since it joined earlier this year, say UATP executives. Usage has grown...
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NewsALTA: Mexico's Aeromar joins ALTA
Aeromar will join ALTA as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as Mexico's oldest continuously operated airline. "I see it as a formalisation of a transformation...
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NewsPICTURE: LOT takes delivery of Europe's first 787
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 in Washington, becoming the first European carrier to receive the type. "This is a historic...
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Cathay eyes mid-2013 decision on A380 v 747-8I, open to 777-X
Cathay Pacific could decide on its very large aircraft requirements by mid-2013, although the heavy twin-engined widebody aircraft will remain the backbone of its long-haul fleet.
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Nok Air to add frequencies on eight services
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air plans to add frequencies on eight domestic services from Bangkok's Don Mueang airport over the next two months. On 1...
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Cathay mulls 787-10 to replace A330s
Cathay Pacific will consider the Boeing 787-10 as a replacement for its Airbus A330-300s that it uses on regional and medium-haul routes. Boeing "is...
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Air Macau, Asiana Airlines to begin codesharing
Air Macau has signed an agreement with South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines to codeshare on the Macau-Seoul Incheon service. Asiana Airlines will place...
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AIRSHOW CHINA: Spring Airlines orders CFM engines for two A320s
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has picked the CFM International CFM56-5B engines for two Airbus A320 aircraft that it will receive in 2014. The...
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SilkAir firms up order for 54 737s
Singapore Airlines' regional wing SilkAir today finalised a commitment signed on 3 August for 54 Boeing 737s, including 31 re-engined and updated 737 Max...
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ALTA: Aeromar orders 2 ATR 72-600s
Aeromar has ordered two ATR 42-600 aircraft with deliveries in 2013, say executives at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum 2012 in Panama City. The Mexico...
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Boeing intensifies 787-10 sales pitch ahead of launch
Boeing has intensified sales discussions on the proposed 787-10 ahead of a formal launch, summoning key customers to closed-door meetings in Seattle over...
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Air Berlin to sell frequent-flyer scheme to aid turnaround
Germany's Air Berlin is to divest its frequent-flyer programme as part of its strategic turnaround programme, as the carrier discloses an improvement in...
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ALTA: UATP sees opportunities in cash, mobile payments
UATP is partnering with various alternative payment brands and prepping for the emerging mobile payment space, as it expands its suite of payment options...
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NewsQatar A350 order conversion tipped to include more -1000s
Qatar Airways appears set to take additional Airbus A350-1000s through the conversion of its order for A350-800s. The Doha-based carrier is dropping...
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Qatar drops A350-800 for larger -900
Qatar Airways has shifted its order for 20 Airbus A350-800s to the larger -900 variant further weakening the backlog for the smallest member of the airframer's...
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AIRSHOW CHINA: MTU signs deals with Postal Airlines, Solaseed Air
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai has signed engine maintenance agreements with Postal Airlines China and Japanese airline Solaseed Air, the MRO firm announced at Airshow...
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NewsAIRSHOW CHINA: ARJ21 first delivery slips further
Chinese airframer Comac has again pushed back the delivery schedule of its ARJ21 regional jet, this time by "one to two years". Speaking to Flightglobal...