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NewsEclipse to replace its 500 VLJ's composite wingtip tanks with aluminium after certification tests fail, delaying approval
Eclipse Aviation planned to begin testing late last week of aluminium wingtip fuel tanks for the Eclipse 500 very light jet after it failed to secure certification of the original composite tanks. The need to replace the tanks is one reason the Eclipse obtained only provisional US type certification in ...
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Adapt or die
Europe's charter airlines are having to reinvent themselves as competition from the scheduled low-fare carriers hits their business, but have conflicting views on how to fight back
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Terror alert: the aftermath
Flight schedules have been restored and the chaos which erupted at UK and US airport following the sudden introduction of new security rules on 10 August has waned.
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Air Berlin ups its game with DBA buy
In an unexpected move, Air Berlin has bought fellow German carrier DBA, further consolidating its position as Europe's third largest low-fare player and creating a stronger competitor to Lufthansa.
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Airlines lobby for airport fees shake-up
The three-way power struggle between airlines, airports and governments is heating up in Australia and New Zealand.
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New Bangkok airport set to open
Thai authorities are in the final stages of preparing for the planned 28 September opening of the country's new international gateway airport, amid lingering concerns about its readiness.
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Four Asian start-ups take to the skies
Several high-profile passenger and cargo airline launches have just taken place in Asia, with high fuel costs failing to scare away new players.