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Boeing must resist 'requirements creep' on re-engining 737: Albaugh
As it moves closer to a decision on re-engining the 737, Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh says his company must resist the urge to modify the...
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NewsBoeing looks to extend 777 wingspan for incremental improvement package
In addition to studying the long term future of the 777, Boeing is working to implement a host of incremental changes to the long-range widebody, as well...
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LAN to launch Galapagos flights in September
LAN has been authorised by the Ecuadorean government to become the third carrier to serve the Galapagos Islands.
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Bombardier resumes CRJ1000 flight tests
Bombardier's CRJ1000 test aircraft have resumed flight testing, after the airframer remedied a software glitch associated with the rudder control-by-wire...
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Lufthansa on track to reinstate high-speed Internet mid-year
Star Alliance member Lufthansa is on track to reinstate high-speed in-flight Internet service on its long-haul aircraft in the middle of this year, a key...
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Boeing study finds that all airlines win with fatigue risk management
Airlines would do well to operate their crew rosters according to a well-constructed fatigue risk management system, because it beats reliance on flight...
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Airframers detail possible changes required to re-engine their narrowbodies
Boeing has released the most detailed information yet on the changes it is considering for a proposed 737 upgrade powered by advanced turbofans. Meanwhile,...
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Evektor prepares EV-55 for 30 March roll-out
Czech aircraft manufacturer Evektor is gearing up to roll out the first EV-55 Outback twin-engined turboprop on 30 March from its base in Kunovice
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NewsBoeing aiming to bring 787 and 747-8F to Farnborough
Boeing is tentatively planning to debut the 787 and 747-8F alongside one another at the Farnborough air show in July, subject to both aircraft's flight-test...
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Skywest clinches employee shuttle contract from Citic Pacific Mining
Australian regional carrier Skywest Airlines has clinched a contract with iron ore company Citic Pacific Mining
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Hazy questions benefits for re-engined narrowbodies
Potential re-eninged offerings from Airbus and Boeing are receiving a cool reception from former IFLC chairman Steven Udvar Hazy.
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Blended wing body is NASA's green focus
NASA hopes new research can realise the huge fuel savings promised by a radical shift from traditional airframe shapes
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Air Alsie appoints Air Partner is its Russian sales agent
Business aircraft services company Air Partner Private Jets has signed a marketing agreement with Scandinavian operator Air Alsie, to act as its general sales agent for its large-cabin aircraft charter fleet in Russia and the CIS.
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Gol to launch 767 charter flights to US and Europe
Gol plans to reactivate two more Boeing 767s as the Brazilian carrier expands its new widebody charter operation to include flights to the US, Europe and...
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Boeing adds aircraft to 747-8 and 787 flight test programmes
Boeing added a pair of new flight test aircraft to its 787 and 747-8F certification programmes on 14 March.
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Embraer outlines timeframe for new product decision
Embraer expects to make a decision on product enhancements or a new commercial aircraft in 12-18 months.
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Pre-tax profits for 2009 were up nearly 11% to €1.1 billion for the Italian aerospace group on revenue up by 21% to €18.2 billion. Defence and...
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Toxic cabin air accepted as reality, but illness still denied
After years of denying there is a health problem for crew and passengers from toxic cabin fumes, UK and US authorities are seemingly poised for a dramatic change
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Service-ready 787 software tested ahead of TIA
Boeing is testing a service-ready 787 software load as part of its final steps toward the US FAA Type Inspection Authorisation (TIA), clearing the way for...
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NewsEASA suspects dual-engine icing in A330 incident
European safety regulators have identified another suspected dual-engine icing event, involving a Rolls-Royce-powered Airbus A330, and ordered precautionary...