News from FlightGlobal – Page 990
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Sukhoi finally hands over first Superjet 100
Sukhoi has finally handed over the first Superjet 100, to Armenia's Armavia, while heated discussions surround the initial delivery to the next customer,...
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CFM brings elements of Evolution upgrade to A320 powerplant
Airbus and CFM International will begin delivering A320-family aircraft equipped with a performance upgrade developed from the Boeing 737's CFM56-7BE Evolution...
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Airbus resists pressure to scale up A350-1000
Airbus is not intending to change the size of the A350-1000 as it heads towards definition freeze for the twinjet by the end of this year, although it has...
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WATS 2011: iPad, the Game Changer
The iPad is expected to speed implementation of electronic flight bag (EFB) technology across aviation markets, Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen predicted in an...
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Jetstar in talks with Sydney Airport for compensation over flight disruptions
Qantas Airways' low-cost subsidiary Jetstar is seeking compensation from Sydney Airport after a security breach yesterday led to an evacuation of a terminal...
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WATS 2011: Lufthansa Flight Training-Bremen Adds Sixth Mechtronix FSTD
In days prior to the World Aviation Training conference opening, Canada's Mechtronix Systems announced that Lufthansa Flight Training (LFT) is adding a sixth...
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US signs open skies deal with Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia have concluded an open skies agreement, according to a brief statement from the US State Department. The agency states the...
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BMI Regional sees scope for increasing Scottish services
BMI Regional is to step up services on several international routes from Scottish airports, citing improving passenger demand and a reduction in competition. The...
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FlyDubai plans further Russian growth
Middle Eastern low-cost carrier FlyDubai is planning to add two destinations to its Russian operation, plus it will increase the freuquency on existing routes. Six...
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Ryanair to test reserved seating
Low-cost carrier Ryanair's decision to break with long-established practice and trial reserved seating on board its services has been driven by passenger...
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Armavia takes delivery of first Superjet 100
Armenian flag-carrier Armavia has taken delivery of the first serially-produced Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet. The hand-over ceremony took place...
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Three-way airprox over Italy followed slack ATC handover
Lack of situational awareness after controllers changed shift led to a serious three-way air proximity incident in the vicinity of Milan nearly two years ago, Italian investigators have concluded.
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China's air transport plan: rising dragon
China has emerged as Asia-Pacific's largest player in air transport over the past decade. But its growth ambitions for the next 10 years and beyond go further. Last year China revealed a strategic vision to build a powerful civil aviation industry, with internationalisation, mass air travel and safety as three ...
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Business quote of the week
Quote of the week "It will be a challenge for airlines to recover the added costs of fuele_SDRq International Air Transport Association director...
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Business good week
EUROPEAN AIRLINES Europe's controversial passenger rights rules are set to be modified, a move welcomed by carriers keen to avoid huge payouts for delays...
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European air navigation service providers work as a team to aid SES progress
ALLIANCE FAB partnerships Parallel with SESAR Joint Undertaking-driven processes, several other complementary changes are evolving alongside...
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Single European Sky starts to show signs of progress
The Single European Sky is starting to show signs of progress, although the real surge is not likely to begin until 2013
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Qantas hopes algae will play a part in its sustainable fuel strategy
AIRLINE STUDY Algae down under Australia's Qantas Airways hopes algae will...
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B/E Aerospace expands business with Lufthansa
Lufthansa has selected B/E Aerospace to outfit its new-buy Airbus A330s and retrofit A340s with new business class seating.
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Low-cost carriers: growth expectations
After a decade of rapid development, low-cost carriers in mature markets are now having to expand their horizons, both demographically and by geography,...