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NewsTransport Canada clears CSeries engine for flight testing
Pratt & Whitney has achieved the first type certification for a member of the PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan family of engines, and moved the Bombardier CSeries closer to a first flight milestone by the end of June.
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ANALYSIS: Why airlines must adapt to social media evolution
As more airlines engage with the likes of Facebook and Twitter, those that want to stay ahead must embrace opportunities offered by mobile and on-board wi-fi in order to transform their social media relationships into real-world loyalty
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NewsMalaysia Airlines confirms ATR order
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has confirmed an order for 20 ATR 72-600s and 16 options, which will go to its Firefly and MASWings subsidiaries.
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NewsLufthansa opens tender for 100 narrowbodies, eight widebodies
Boeing and Airbus are now entering into discussions with Lufthansa to claim newly-authorised orders for eight widebody aircraft and 100 single-aisle aircraft, the German flag carrier says today.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Surging growth propels Australian rotorcraft sector
Australia's helicopter sector is growing faster than any other in the country's aviation industry, states its Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). It is hardly surprising helicopters are popular in a country surrounded by water, with vast tracts of wilderness, and annual outbreaks of bush fires and floods.
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Boeing stands by li-ion after Airbus battery switch
Boeing continues to stand by lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries despite Airbus's decision to remove them as a power source on the A350XWB family due to uncertainty...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways livery to be decided
American Airlines' proposed new chief executive evaded direct answers to questions about the future livery painted on the merged carrier's fleet. Doug...
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NewsIN FOCUS: A giant Leap for CFM
A programme that began to take shape as a concept nearly eight years ago is finally taking real form inside CFM International's supply chain.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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NewsIN FOCUS: EADS-BAE merger lives on
Failed bid to combine European giants may still influence mergers and acquisitions market
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NewsAirbus to ditch lithium-ion batteries on A350
Airbus is opting to switch back to nickel-cadmium batteries for its A350 as a risk-reduction strategy, but insists the change will not affect entry into...
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American and US Airways network questions remain
American and US Airways executives say that the combined carrier will retain all of its existing hubs, but note that changes are possible. The new...
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ANALYSIS: AA-US merger a victory for deregulation entrepreneurs
US Airways stands poised to join the long list of legacy airline brands, including Pan Am, Eastern, TWA, Northwest and Continental, to pass into history. But...
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Finnair expands use of full-flat business class seats
Finnair has rolled out full-flat business class seats across the majority of its long-haul Airbus A330 and A340 fleet. The Zodiac-made 'Vantage' seat...
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Air Berlin, Air Seychelles sign codeshare agreement
Air Seychelles and Air Berlin have signed a codeshare agreement for connecting flights via Abu Dhabi, effective immediately. The Seychellois flag carrier...
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NewsAmerican and US Airways to merge
American Airlines and US Airways have announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create the largest airline in the world. The combined...
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Mandala looks to adopt Tiger Airways brand name
Mandala Airlines is looking at adopting the Tiger Airways brand name for its operations in Indonesia. The carrier is working towards rebranding itself...
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Pansa replaces Orsi as Finmeccanica CEO
Reeling from yesterday's arrest of chief executive Giuseppe Orsi as part of a bribery probe, Italy's Finmeccanica has moved swiftly to change the company's leadership following a board meeting on 13 February.