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NewsRyanair again talks up C919 potential
Ryanair has again talked up the potential of the Chinese-built Comac C919 twinjet after entering preliminary discussions with the manufacturer over the type...
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OpinionComment: Art of war masterclass
Every battle is won before it is even fought, an ancient treatise on conflict says. Airbus seems to have demonstrated this by swooping on Boeing's sacred turf with military precision
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Dornier closes in on manufacturers for Seastar
Dornier Seaplane has narrowed its choice of European aerostructure companies to build the tooling and fabricated composite parts from next year for its Seastar twin-engined amphibious turboprop.
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NewsEmirates’ Dubai World Central move targeted for 2025
Expansion to continue at existing facility to cater for Emirate's growth ahead of move to city's new international airport Dubai International...
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NewsAmerican deal drives vital fleet age and efficiency improvements
American Airlines' huge order - estimated at $35 billion for a total of 460 Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s - marks its first major single-aisle re-fleeting campaign for almost 15 years.
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SIA to operate long-haul low-cost unit using Boeing 777-200s
Singapore Airlines will operate its planned long-haul low-cost carrier unit using Boeing 777-200s.
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Gol works toward domestic dominance in Brazil with WebJet buy
Deal to buy Brazilian low-cost operator WebJet boosts presence at key domestic airports. Brazil's Gol has upped the ante in the country's domestic...
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Air France launches low-cost, full service from French regions
By basing crew at provincial airports, Air France aims to retake market share from its low-cost competitors
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Are Ryanair Comac talks just clever stunt or genuine intent?
The jury is still out about the true motive behind Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's revelation during the Paris air show that he was in talks with China's...
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Does Paris A320neo order surge mean some customers risk missing the boat?
Could some potential customers be left disappointed as airlines and lessors snap up slots for the re-engined twinjet fast?
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China Southern takes delivery of first CFM56-7BE-powered 737
Boeing has delivered its first Next Generation 737 with updated CFM56-7BE engines, part of an on-going development plan to provide a 2% improvement in fuel...
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NewsAlaska shows interest in re-engined 737
Alaska Airlines is interested in Boeing's recently-announced re-engined 737 offering, though the carrier has yet to make any decisions about the type's future...
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NewsANZ frustrated over new 787-9 delay
Air New Zealand has said frustration would be an "understatement" of its reaction to a new delay that could now see the Boeing 787-9 enter service later...
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NewsAirbus narrowbody production could rise to as many as 60 per month
Airbus may have to raise production rates on its A320 family line to as many as 60 aircraft a month in the second half of the decade if more major orders...
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Aeronautics signs Dominator export deal
Aeronautics Defense Systems has signed a first contract to export its Dominator XP unmanned air system ...
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Final 737 re-engine configuration down to four possible fan sizes
Boeing plans to have a final configuration solidified for its re-engined 737 within three to four weeks, with final decisions focusing on the size of the...
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NewsAmerican deal cements Airbus position in the USA
Airbus can arguably claim to have secured the upper hand in the colossal American Airlines order, not simply because it will supply 56% of the 460 aircraft...
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NewsAlbaugh outlines reasons behind opting for re-engined 737
Boeing opted to re-engine the 737 rather than build an all-new narrowbody because the production system for a new aircraft was not ready. Speaking...
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NewsAmerican touts financing from Airbus and Boeing
While American concludes its 460 firm order from Airbus and Boeing will create strides in fuel efficiency and significantly cut its average fleet age, the...