News from FlightGlobal – Page 940
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NewsGulf Air takes delivery of first connectivity-enabled aircraft
Gulf Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft retrofitted with Panasonic Avionics' in-flight, high-speed broadband Internet.
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AirAsia drops plans for Vietnamese joint venture
Bureaucratic hurdles have scuppered Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia's plans to bring its franchise to Vietnam via a joint venture with start-up airline...
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NewsNBAA: Universal offers free operations app for iPad
Universal Weather and Aviation has released a free iPad download, called Universal Ops Brief, available from the Apple app store.
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Russia's Ak Bars Aero to treble CRJ200 fleet, eyes narrowbodies
Russian provincial operator Ak Bars Aero plans to treble its fleet of Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets and acquire medium-range aircraft. The Tatarstan-based...
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Virgin engages in low-carbon fuel partnership
Virgin Atlantic is partnering with energy specialist LanzaTech to aid development of low-carbon fuel.
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Jetstar Japan appoints Miyuki Suzuki as CEO
Start-up low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan has named Miyuki Suzuki as its CEO.
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American plans to retire 11 Boeing 757s
American Airlines plans to retire up to 11 Boeing 757s from its fleet during 2012.
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NewsBedek homes in on 777 conversions
Bedek Aviation Group, the specialist modification division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is to concentrate on Boeing 777 freighter conversions following...
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Airlines dismiss plans for 'Heathwick' virtual hub
Plans to build a high-speed railway link between London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports have emerged to increase airport capacity without the controversial...
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GECAS forges leasing deal with Garuda for six new A320s
GECAS has signed an operating lease agreement with Garuda Indonesia covering six Airbus A320s to be operated by its low-cost Citilink unit. The aircraft...
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Japan Airlines long-haul 787s to feature 186 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the cabin configuration for the Boeing 787s that it will operate on its international long-haul services.
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NewsCargolux and Boeing still wrangling over 747-8F contract
Having anticipated final approval of the purchase of the first two 747-8 freighters at its 7 October board meeting, Cargolux said it had made "progressin...
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NewsPICTURE: Azul receives first ATR 72-600 aircraft
Brazilian carrier Azul has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, the first of an order for 30 aircraft, with 10 options.
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Arik heads back to Boeing with 747-8I order
Arik Air's order for two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals is the latest step in the Nigerian carrier's on-off relationship with the latest incarnation of the...
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MAp concludes deal to increase Sydney airport stake
Australian airport operator MAp has completed a transaction to increase its stake in Sydney airport and dispose of its other interests.
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NewsIAG approves 2012 launch for Iberia Express
Iberia's new subsidiary Iberia Express has been given the go-ahead by the board of parent International Airlines Group to launch operations next summer. The...
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Boeing completes 787-9 critical programme review
Boeing has completed its 787-9 critical programme review, progressing through detailed design and on to design releases by engineering teams.
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Victor expands available fleet to 172 aircraft
Business aviation aggregation and booking website Victor has grown its available fleet to 172 aircraft.
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NewsStrike planned at German Airbus sites on 7 October
Employees at Airbus's German plants will strike on 7 October after talks with the management about terms and conditions were suspended yesterday. The...
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NewsQantas confirms deal for 110 A320s
Qantas Airways has finalised a contract for 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 78 A320neo. The aircraft will be deployed across the Qantas Group on...