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SIA to start its longest flight with nonstop Newark service
Singapore Airlines will operate the world's longest commercial flights from 11 October, with the start of its near-19 hour nonstop Singapore-Newark.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: TIAD conference explores future of distribution
The recent Technology & Innovation in Airline Distribution (TIAD) conference in Bangkok, jointly organised by FlightGlobal and T2RL, explored the technological issues and challenges facing airlines as they court increasingly tech-savvy consumers.
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EBACE: Piper bullish for M500/600 prospects in Europe
Piper was in bullish mood at the show this morning, declaring its high hopes for its M500 and M600 in the European market.
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ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce electric engines power the future
In Rolls-Royce's vision of aviation's future, the entire market will shift to electric power for propulsion in ways that will disrupt business models and even the design of gas turbine engines. Says Rolls-Royce Electrical global head Mike Mekhiche: "It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when. The ...
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EBACE: BBJ Max continues its steep sales climb - Boeing
Boeing Business Jets has made a strong start to the year with four new orders so far, including two for the BBJ version of the 737 Max, BBJ chief executive Greg Laxton said at EBACE this morning.
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EBACE: Cessna short-circuits talk of electric-powered aircraft
The potential of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion has not yet impressed industry heavyweight Textron Aviation, according to the company’s top engineer.
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EBACE: Silvercrest compressor redesign underway as Hemisphere awaits decision
Safran Aircraft Engines has launched a redesign of the high-pressure compressor for the Silvercrest engine in hopes of rescuing the propulsion programme, with the fate of the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Hemisphere hanging in the balance, Textron Aviation executives said at a press conference earlier today.
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American shies away from 777X or 787-10 for growth
American Airlines will grow its international network through various aircraft and scheduling efficiencies, and not through ordering the latest large widebodies.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Higher jet fuel costs test airline mettle
Rising jet fuel costs have been a constant talking point for airlines as they report their latest earnings and consider the outlook.
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United board names first woman chair
The board of United Continental has named Jane Garvey its new non-executive chairperson, following the departure of Robert Milton.
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Delta to return to India after open-skies settlements
Delta Air Lines will resume service to India with nonstop flights to Mumbai, saying that recent government agreements with two Gulf states have allowed it return to the market.
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Airbus Americas ex-chief to join Wizz Air board
Airbus's former Americas chief executive, Barry Eccleston, is to take up a position on the board of Central European budget airline Wizz Air.
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PICTURE: Allegiant takes delivery of first US-assembled A320
Allegiant Air has taken delivery of its first US-assembled Airbus A320 from Mobile, Alabama.
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Sun Country to drop first class in seat reconfiguration
Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines will drop first class from its Boeing 737 cabin, as it proceeds with an earlier announced seat densification under a new low-cost strategy.
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US-Brazil open-skies deal enters into force
A long-awaited open-skies agreement between the USA and Brazil has entered into force, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) confirms to FlightGlobal.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airports stake their claim in slot allocation
For more than 40 years, the guidelines governing slot allocation at the world's capacity-constrained airports have been overseen by IATA and a set of national co-ordinators. Now, airports are seeking to challenge the status quo by gaining a say in how slots are awarded and – potentially – who benefits ...
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Airbus confirms A380 and A350 launch-aid amendments
Airbus and its four primary European partner countries have agreed to amend A380 and A350 launch investment loans as part of compliance measures linked to the World Trade Organisation dispute over large civil aircraft financing.
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S&P upgrades Aircastle to investment grade
S&P Global has upgraded Aircastle to an investment grade BBB- rating, citing the improved quality of the lessor's fleet.
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JetBlue promotes Geraghty to president and COO
JetBlue Airways has promoted Joanna Geraghty to president and chief operating officer, making her the highest-level female executive in an US airline industry where C-suites are dominated by men.
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United finance chief makes sudden exit
United Airlines chief financial officer Andrew Levy has left the carrier, in a move that some see as a reflection of the carrier's management.