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TRADING International Lease Finance posted a $403 million negative swing to a first quarter...
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Boeing expects decision on 737's future by year-end
Boeing has refined the timeline for a final decision on re-engining the 737 or opting for a clean sheet replacement of its narrowbody family.
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Panasonic confirms eX2 IFE deal for Lufthansa A380s
Panasonic Avionics this week confirmed that Lufthansa has deployed the manufacturer's eX2 in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on its flagship Airbus A380...
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NTSB: United 757 pilots doused windshield fire twice
The captain of a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 that was cruising at 36,000ft (10,973m) en route from New York JFK airport to Los Angeles the night of 16...
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Boeing says 747-8F year-end service entry is at risk
(corrects location of aircraft two) Boeing is warning that further delays could occur in its 747-8F certification campaign as it adds a fourth aircraft...
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A330-200F’s prospects as DC-10 replacement boosted as fuel prices rise: Airbus
Airbus believes that the increasing cost of fuel will help draw demand for its A330-200 Freighter from operators of McDonnell Douglas DC-10Fs, a target replacement market for the new cargo widebody.
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KAI to complete its first general aviation aircraft around year-end
Korea Aerospace Industries is still working on the joint-definition phase of its KC-100 light piston single, but aims to start building the first aircraft...
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TAM MRO seeks first 767 and 777 third-party customers
The fast-expanding maintenance unit of Brazilian carrier TAM is seeking to secure its first widebody third-party customer, with Boeing 767 heavy check slots...
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South African Airways' new CEO outlines priorities
South African Airways' new CEO Siza Mzimela says stability followed quickly by growth are her two top priorities rather than pursuing yet another restructuring.
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Airbus's general freight hauler: A330-200F technical description
Airbus's new all-cargo A330, which can haul up to 70t, promises a new step in efficiency when it enters service this year
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SAA plans to finally phase out 747-400s at year-end
South African Airways (SAA) is planning a second phase-out its Boeing 747-400 fleet at the end of this year.
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Skin attachment issue forces Boeing into another 787 modification
Boeing is adding another time-consuming 787 design change after discovering a structural issue with skin attachments in the rear fuselage.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Vueling chief executive Alex Cruz
After helping turn two loss-making Spanish carriers into a single profitable one, Alex Cruz must now keep Vueling on track as competition hots up again in Barcelona, writes Graham Dunn
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NewsAir France-KLM order for 100 787s/A350s is “hanging”
Air France-KLM is committed to a major order for Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s but is growing increasingly frustrated with the airframers over their inability...
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Airbus enlisted LH Technik help to meet A380 delivery
Airbus has disclosed that it sought help from maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik to ensure that it could meet the delivery schedule for Lufthansa's first...
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EADS hopeful A380 could break even in 2015
With Airbus now confident that it has turned the corner with its A380 production woes, parent EADS is hopeful that the superjumbo programme could reach break-even...
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INTERIORS: Airbus spices up galley offering
Airbus is focusing on three airlines interested in installing its new Spice (space innovative catering equipment) galley cart, and is hoping to announce...
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Dornier Seaplane picks final assembly site for Seastar amphibian
Dornier Seaplane is planning to break ground next year on a final assembly facility in Montreal for its Seastar twin-engined amphibious turboprop.