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Lufthansa diversifies aircraft funding sources: AFCA 2012
Lufthansa has diversified its funding approach by securing financing from various sources for its aircraft deliveries, according to Markus Ott, head of corporate...
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Qantas A380 repairs added less weight than expected to aircraft
Repairs to the Qantas Airways Airbus A380 that had an uncontained engine failure in November 2010 added only 94kg to the weight of the aircraft. This...
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems resumes shipments, but no timetable to clear backlog
Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems has confirmed it has restarted shipments to Boeing after a week-long operational hiatus caused by tornado damage. The...
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NewsVirgin's Ridgway vows to fight on over IAG's takeover of BMI
Virgin Atlantic Airways is vowing to maintain its vocal opposition to International Airlines Group's takeover of BMI despite the formal completion of the...
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IN FOCUS: 787 'vital part of holiday' experience: Thomson
As Thomson Airways put its 2013 summer holidays on sale, the UK leisure airline's managing director Chris Browne was on hand at London Heathrow airport this...
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NewsAero 2012: Cessna seeks European solution for SkyCatcher light sport aircraft
The Cessna 162 SkyCatcher made its European debut at Aero Friedrichshafen, where the airframer was eager to quash reports that it is cancelling its plans to sell the light sport aircraft (LSA) on the continent following a setback in securing European certification.
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NewsQantas A380 in QF32 incident returns to Sydney
The Qantas Airways Airbus A380 that had a mid-air uncontained engine failure after take-off from Singapore in November 2010 has finally returned to Australia. The...
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NewsIAG completes BMI deal, but with unwanted units
International Airlines Group has formally completed its takeover over British Midland from Lufthansa, but the British Airways parent will now have to deal with the disposal of BMIbaby and BMI Regional.
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NewsBoeing and Embraer: diplomacy but no alliance
Aviation figured prominently in a meeting between US and Brazilian heads of state at the White House last week, but while the prospect of a broad-ranging Boeing-Embraer alliance was raised, no details emerged beyond a general commitment to pursue advances in safety and efficiency.
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NewsUTAir revises de-icing procedures after fatal ATR crash
Russian carrier UTAir has revised its de-icing procedures, following an order from the federal transport supervisory agency in the wake of the fatal ATR 72-200 crash at Tyumen.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Tecnam expands product line and global presence in spite of economic gloom
Italian airframer Tecnam has a rich aircraft design and manufacturing pedigree and despite the economic gloom has been busily expanding its product line and global presence
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NewsIN FOCUS: Flight Design CTLS in the air
The hardest thing about flying Flight Design's two-seat CTLS light sport aircraft is holding your tongue when controllers misidentify this 100hp (75kW) high-wing jewel
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Intrepid conversions drag down A330-200F backlog
Airbus's backlog for the A330-200 freighter has further diminished after US lessor Intrepid Aviation pursued its plans to convert part of its order into the passenger version.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Why the Gulf is willing to make a trade off with its expat professionals
Tax-free salaries, near zero crime, year-round sunshine: what's not to like? But life in the region is not to everyone's taste.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Why Flydubai is anything but Emirates lite
Emirates' spin-off Flydubai is no longer dependent on the larger airline, having developed its own infrastructure and identity.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Emirates recruits for continuing growth with fleet set to grow by two aircraft a month in 2012
Emirates look to employ direct entry captains for the first time in many years
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NewsIN FOCUS: Air Arabia pushes the attractions of working for a low-cost carrier
Air Arabia has pioneered a multi-base strategy during a period of rapid growth, nut never at the expense of customer service.
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NewsBoeing's 4000th 737NG to be delivered to China Southern
Boeing will deliver its 4,000th 737NG, a -700 variant of the narrowbody aircraft, to China Southern Airlines this week. The aircraft, which rolled...
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Government approves Rs300bn Air India bailout
The Indian government has approved a restructuring plan to save cash-strapped state-owned carrier Air India. Over Rs300 billion ($5.8 billion) will...