News from FlightGlobal – Page 968
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Embraer sees increasing demand for large RJs
Embraer chief executive Frederico Curado told investors that he does not see SkyWest Inc's commitment to purchase 100 Mitsubishi MRJ90 regional jets as a...
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PICTURE: Air Malta unveils new livery
Air Malta has unveiled its new livery after today detailing its new corporate vision and brand strategy today. "With our new brand strategy and identity,...
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Embraer sees 10 E-190 cancellations in Q2
Brazilian airframer Embraer has recorded 10 cancellations for its Embraer 190 E-Jets in the second quarter of 2012 ending 30 June, the manufacturer confirms....
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IN FOCUS: 2012 airline safety starts well
Fatal airline crashes hit a decade low in 2012's first half
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NewsIN FOCUS: Europe attempts to balance accident investigation with judicial imperatives
new rule 'balances safety and accountability' In the past two years, the EU has altered its laws concerning air accident investigation to help achieve...
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IN FOCUS: Accident reports published in first six months of 2012
lessons from the accident reports published this year - A Boeing MD-90 of Indonesian carrier Lion Air skidded sideways off runway 25L at Jakarta on...
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Ryanair sees Comac ready to listen as talks continue
Ryanair talks with Chinese airframer Comac about a possible aircraft remain in the early stages and any resultant deliveries would be "towards the end of...
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NewsQantas grows A380 seat capacity by 7.5%
Qantas is increasing the passenger capacity of its Airbus A380 fleet with more economy class seats while the business class section is being cut back. Lufthansa...
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GE seeks teardown inspection for 787 engine involved in runway incident
General Electric is seeking to reclaim a GEnx-1B engine involved in an embarrassing incident on a runway outside the Boeing 787 final assembly line in North...
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Sukhoi delivers 10th Superjet, but output still lagging
Sukhoi delivered the 10th Superjet 100 on 28 July to Russian carrier Aeroflot, but output remains well below the planned rate for 2012. The fourth...
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Piper cements 10-year deal with P&WC as aircraft deliveries and revenues climb
Piper Aircraft has reached a 10-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada for the continuing purchase of PT6A-42A turboprop...
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Air France-KLM outlines Transavia growth plan
Air France-KLM will grow the fleet of its low-cost subsidiary Transavia in order to take over flights operated by its parent carriers on "highly competitive...
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Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus ink codeshare deal
Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus have signed an interline and codeshare agreement. Under the deal, Etihad Airways will place its code on Aer Lingus flights...
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Air France-KLM cuts 1Q operating loss, but charges hit net result
Air France-KLM cut its operating loss in the second quarter to €66 million ($81 million), though its net loss deepened on restructuring costs and fuel hedging...
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Ryanair 1Q profits slip to €99m
Irish budget carrier Ryanair posted net profits of €99 million ($122 million) for the first quarter, down €40 million on higher fuel costs. The airline...
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CLARIFIES: OLT Regional Express files for bankuptcy
(clarifies that OLT Express Poland is still operating normally) Polish airline OLT Regional Express has filed for bankruptcy after ceasing flights...
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A380 deliveries to fall below 30 in 2013
EADS is expecting a fall in Airbus A380 deliveries next year as a result of the efforts to correct the cracking problem affecting internal wing components...
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Silver sets launch date for former Colgan route in Virginia
US regional carrier Silver Airways will launch service to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in Virginia on 1 August, the airport's management announced...
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Flybe eyes East Midlands expansion ahead of BMIbaby exit
Flybe will add three new winter routes from East Midlands airport in order to fill the void left by BMIbaby. The airline will launch daily services...
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LTQ Engineering to close Tullamarine facility
Australia's LTQ Engineering, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Qantas Airways, will cease operations and close its Tullamarine, Melbourne facility...