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Fatigue cracking cited in July 2009 Southwest diversion
The hole that developed in the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 last year was caused by what the US National Transportation Safety Board describes as "pre-existing fatigue at a chemically milled step" - or in simpler terms, fatigue cracking.
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This Week briefing
Taipei's Taoyuan International airport is reviewing air traffic control procedures and has suspended several controllers after a 15 July runway incursion in which miscommunication between the pilot of an Antonov Airlines An-124 freighter and controllers resulted in the aircraft entering the runway while a Singapore Airlines Airbus A330 was taking ...
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Volaris eyes Mexico City slots, looks to fill Mexicana's void
Mexico's Volaris is seeking additional slots at Mexico City as it looks to further expand its domestic operation and fill the void left by capacity cuts...
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NewsEASA certifies modernised Dornier 228NG
Europe's safety regulator has certified the Dorner 228NG turboprop, manufacturer RUAG's extensively-modified version of the twin-engined 228 airframe.
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US carriers press forward to build sustained profitability
Strong second quarter results saw a huge jump in profitability for US carriers over the same stage last year. But airline management teams are refusing to get carried away as they focus on the long-term aims of building sustained profitability
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Cathay emerges from stormy skies
Oneworld carrier beats market expectations with seven-fold jump in profits and signals confidence with A350 order
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NewsDubai lessor DAE cancels 25 Airbuses including seven A350s
Middle Eastern lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has cancelled orders for seven Airbus A350 and 18 A320 aircraft.
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Crashed Katekavia An-24 identified
Russian investigators have opened an inquiry into the accident involving a Katekavia Antonov An-24 which crashed on landing at the northern city of Igarka.
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Farnborough orders give industry shot in the arm
As a barometer for the health of the airline industry, this year's Farnborough Air Show provided a further welcome shot in the arm. Hot on the heels of fast-improving...
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FARNBROUGH: New ILFC chief unfazed by new entrants
New ILFC chief in bullish mood New International Lease Finance chief Henri Courpron is bullish about the future, despite fresh competition from entrants...
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer releases latest global market outlook
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is forecasting a global demand for 6,875 regional jets in the 30- to 120-seat market over the next 20 years.
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FARNBOROUGH: Hainan and ANA to equip Boeing aircraft with winglets
Two Asian airlines have chosen to equip their new Boeing aircraft with blended winglets.
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TRIP to lease three GECAS E-175s, eyes more E-Jets
Brazilian regional carrier TRIP has agreed to lease three Embraer E-175s from GECAS and is seeking to acquire at least two more E-Jets in 2011 in addition...
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing pushes green message
Boeing flexed its environmental muscles at the show yesterday as it unveiled its ecoDemonstrator programme, which is designed to increase the pace with which emerging green technologies for aviation come to the fore.
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FARNBOROUGH: Air China to equip 30 737s with winglets
Air China has placed a blended winglet order for 30 Boeing 737 aircraft, to be delivered from 2011. Winglet manufacturer Aviation Partners Boeing says...
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AirTran defers nine 737s, adds two 717s
AirTran Airways announced today it will be slowing its fleet growth by deferring delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s but has agreed to lease two additional...
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American orders 35 additional 737-800s
American Airlines announced today it has exercised options for an additional 35 Boeing 737-800 aircraft to be delivered in 2011 and 2012.
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FARNBOROUGH: RBS commits to 95 Airbus and Boeing jets
RBS Aviation Capital is continuing the domination of the leasing sector at the Farnborough show, revealing itself as the customer for 95 Boeing and Airbus...