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Embraer confirms Chinese E190 order, Harbin production switch
Embraer has confirmed earlier reports that it has received orders for 35 E190s from Chinese airlines and will switch its ERJ-145 final assembly line in Harbin...
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Opinion
Comment: Air France 447 should teach the industry a lesson
For 22 months the commercial air transport industry has been proceeding in ignorance of why Air France 447 crashed. This state of affairs is unacceptable for the future
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Light sport aircraft market: the main players
the contenders Big names in small aircraft Flight Design This German manufacturer's composite two-seater aircraft have consistently been...
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Business good week
CAE The simulators and training leader celebrated 50 years of trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange by opening the market. Said Marc Parent, chief executive...
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Core values: flying Rockwell Collins' 737 simulator
Does Rockwell Collins' Boeing 737 simulator offer an authentic next-generation narrowbody flying experience?
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NewsP&W on A320neo: More pressure, less cooling
Pratt & Whitney plans to boost the overall pressure ratio of its PW1100G geared turbofan engine for the A320neo to approximately 50:1, up 11% from the 45:1...
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SAS renewal plan leaves door open to A320neo
SAS Group is considering the Airbus A320neo as part of the fleet-renewal programme outlined today for its three Scandinavian bases.
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NewsSAS to lease new 737s and A320s as it phases out MD-80s
Scandinavian Airlines is to lease up to 17 Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft, and take additional Airbus A320s, as part of its effort to bring greater type uniformity...
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NewsAirbus watching A380 schedule closely after quake
Airbus is confident it will meet its delivery forecast of some 25 A380s this year despite the Japanese earthquake which has further complicated the juggling...
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FAA fines Lynx $350,000 for Q400 non-compliance
The US Federal Aviation Administration has fined Republic Airways Holdings subsidiary Lynx Aviation $350,000 for operating a Bombardier Q400 while the aircraft...
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Fiji's Air Pacific appears to cancel entire 787 order
Fiji's Air Pacific appears to be the carrier behind the cancellation of eight Boeing 787s disclosed in Boeing's order books last month.
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NewsAirbus could transition to full A320neo production by 2018
Airbus would be able to make a full production transition to the A320neo by 2018 given sufficient customer demand for the twinjet. The A320neo's production...
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INTERIORS: EADS Sogerma, Panasonic ink pact
EADS Sogerma and Panasonic Avionics have inked a cooperative agreement that will pave the way for the seamless integration of the latter firm's in-flight...
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US Airways wants A321neo to have Europe and Hawaii range
US Airways has informed Airbus it needs the re-engined A321neo to have a similar mission to Boeing 757s that fly longer-haul sectors. The carrier is...
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Embraer's ELEB gets contract for KC-390 landing gear
Embraer subsidiary ELEB Equipment has received a contract to design and manufacture the landing gear for its parent company's KC-390 military airlifter. "The...
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INTERIORS: Transaero transforms widebody fleet
Russia's Transaero Airlines has selected seats from Aviointeriors and Lumexis' fibre optic inflight entertainment and communication system for its retrofit...
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US Airways pushes for A321neo to have flight range for Europe and Hawaii
US Airways has informed Airbus it needs the planned re-engined A321neo to have a similar mission to 757s that currently fly longer-haul sectors.
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First sharklet A320 to start test flights in October
Airbus is to conduct the first flight of its sharklet-equipped prototype A320 in October, the airframe having undergone initial preparation for performance testing.
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NewsVIDEO: No viable all-new single-aisle before 2030 - Leahy
Airbus believes that a viable all-new single-aisle airliner will not arrive before 2030, due to the timing of the necessary advances in powerplant technology.