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AnalysisANALYSIS: Order flurry signals renewed hostilities over narrowbodies
March has turned into a busy month for the big two airframers. Undeterred by a subdued economic outlook, in the space of a week four airlines have unveiled...
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NewsPhase 2 talks on Bombardier-Comac collaboration begin cautiously
Bombardier is cautiously negotiating terms for the second phase of its collaboration agreement with Comac after coming away slightly disappointed with efforts...
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IN FOCUS: How to power A320neo is tough choice for airlines
How to power the A320neo is a far from straightforward decision for airlines, but their choices will help define the future of gas turbine engine technology
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Delta sees no need for new widebody order: Bastian
Delta Air Lines has no need to begin long-term widebody fleet replacement "any time soon", says its president Ed Bastian. Speaking to journalists at...
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IN FOCUS: How airlines are handling big data
With the volume and variety of data captured by airlines having become so vast and complex, a rethink may be required on how carriers should handle it
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ANALYSIS: Should airlines invest in full freighters?
All-cargo operations have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and airlines are making more use of their hold capacity. So does it make sense to invest in freighters?
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NewsRyanair expects to sign 737 Max deal by end-year
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair expects to sign a deal by the end of this year or early next year for more than 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, on top of today's agreement for 175 737-800s.
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Ryanair to order 175 more 737-800s
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has agreed to acquire 175 new Boeing 737-800s, an agreement it values at nearly $15.6 billion at list prices.
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ETOPS issue still open for 787 return to flight
The ability of the Boeing 787 to operate on extended operations (ETOPS) routes immediately after the grounding order is lifted will remain an uncertain issue while the certification process is ongoing.
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NewsStall training still constrained by limits of knowledge
While investigations into the loss of Air France flight AF447 centred on the Airbus A330 crew's failure to exit a high-altitude stall, investigators have...
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NewsLion Air unveils order for over 230 Airbus jets
Indonesian carrier Lion Air is ordering 234 Airbus twinjets, including 174 from the re-engined A320neo family. Its firm agreement covers 109 A320neo...
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NewsBoeing selects GE9X to exclusively power the 777X
Boeing has selected the General Electric GE9X to exclusively power the 777X to extend the engine maker's propulsion monopoly to the next generation of the...
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California Pacific names Selvaggio as new CEO
Start-up carrier California Pacific Airlines (CPAir) has named former Comair head John Selvaggio as its president and chief executive. The Carlsbad,...
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NewsRoot cause of 787 battery issues may never be found: Boeing
Boeing says the root cause of the 787 battery failures may never be established, but that it is moving ahead with a solution aimed at getting the aircraft...
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NewsNTSB cites lack of procedures in JetBlue A320 and Learjet proximity incident
A US investigation into a hazardous proximity incident involving a JetBlue Airbus A320 and a Bombardier Learjet 60 in April 2012 has pointed to a lack of...
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Boeing names new leaders on 747, 777 programmes
Boeing has filled a key hole on its leadership team for commercial programmes, appointing Elizabeth Lund to take over the 777 programme. As the new...
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NewsMAS finances last A380 with Islamic bond facility
Malaysia Airlines closed financing on its final Airbus A380 aircraft using the proceeds from an existing Islamic bond facility. The aircraft (MSN 114)...
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NewsEmbraer plans G2 E-Jet launch mid-year, service entry in 2018
Embraer plans to formally launch a second-generation E-Jet with both new pairs of engines and new sets of wings by mid-year, Embraer chief executive Frederico...
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NewsAmerican and Republic E175 contract approved
The bankruptcy court has approved American Airlines and Republic Airlines' revised capacity purchase agreement for 47 Embraer 175s on 12 March. Embraer...