All Ops & safety articles – Page 869
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Earnings stumble on oil slick
Earnings in Asia have fallen for the third quarter in a row as carriers continued to battle high fuel prices. But there was some positive news for the region
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EC soothes emissions trading worries
The European Commission (EC) has hinted that rules currently being drawn up for emissions trading will protect the interests of airlines that have invested in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft.
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Freight freedoms
The liberalisation of air services agreements has been a key enabler of growth in international air cargo for the past decade.
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Opportunity knocks
Washington’s offer to provide European investors with effective control of US carriers while keeping foreign ownership levels capped at 25% offers the best chance in years to unlock the door to a long-awaited transatlantic “Open Skies” deal
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Alitalia uses aircraft to secure new $445m finance deal
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has secured a new $445 million financing deal with General Electric unit GE Corporate Banking Europe.
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Varig creditors push for transfer to US courts
Varig’s creditors are pressing for the carrier’s bankruptcy to be adjudicated under US law after a tumultuous week in the Brazilian courts saw a rescue bid first accepted and then rejected by a judge.
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NewsInvestigators query British Airways maintenance practices
AAIB identifies systemic failures in UK flag-carrier's maintenance operation
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Boeing confirms Evergreen's 747 large cargo freighter deal
Boeing today confirmed that Evergreen International Airlines will operate the manufacturer’s 747 large cargo freighter (LCF) fleet, which will be used to transport major assemblies for the 787.
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NewsQantas orders 65 Boeing 787s
Deal includes options for 50 more aircraft and leaves huge engine prize to fight for
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NewsAerodynamic ‘tweaks’ boost Airbus A350 cruise speed
Reprofiling includes deeper nose and upgrade to wing surface and flap-track fairings