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NewsBA CityFlyer starts introducing Embraer 190s
British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer has received its first Embraer 190 aircraft as its regional fleet overhaul nears completion. The new 98-seat...
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Three northeast flights in the USA impacted by bird strikes
Three separate bird strike incidents in the northeast USA in the past 24h have caused schedule delays or damage for three airlines. At approximately...
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Boeing completes initial 747-8F airworthiness tests
Roughly one month after launching the flight test campaign, Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing of the 747-8F.
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NewsUnited Airlines firms A350 order
United Airlines has firmed its order for 25 Airbus A350-900s, taking the order backlog for the twin-jet family to 530 aircraft.
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Fokker 100 revival team claims interest in retrofit
Dutch company NG Aircraft is citing interest in retrofit modification of Fokker 100s to its proposed modernised design
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NewsBoeing's Albaugh bullish on 787 flight test, admits eating schedule margin
Nearly three months into its planned 8,5 month-long flight test programme, the Boeing 787 is progressing well, says the head of the company’s commercial aircraft unit, but acknowledges that some schedule margin has already been used ramping up the flight test fleet.
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Boeing brings 787 to Victorville for flight testing
Boeing's second 787 flight test aircraft, dubbed ZA002, featuring the colours of its launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA), touched down today at Southern...
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Republic to offer extended legroom product on E-170s
Republic Airways plans to roll out an extended legroom product on its Embraer 170 fleet.
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NewsRow 44 attracts former Continental CEO to board; confirms Mango deal
Calling Row 44 a company that is "on its way to becoming a major global provider of in-flight broadband", former Continental Airlines chairman and CEO Larry...
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Sources: Dreamlifter deal part of 747-8 compensation to Atlas
Boeing will shift control of its fleet of four modified 747-400 large cargo freighters or 'Dreamlifters' to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.
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NewsCebu Pacific plans for IPO
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific plans to raise about 12 billion pesos ($261.6 million) from an initial public offering (IPO) to fund the acquisition...
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Iraqi Government firms 787 order
Iraq's Government has formally signed for 10 Boeing 787 aircraft, but has yet to disclose an engine selection. The identity of the customer has been...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
GKN At nearly £1.5 billion ($2.24 billion), 2009 aerospace sales were up 48% and trading profit soared 61% to £169 million, thanks to £25 million-worth of...
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Air India's MRO facility in Mumbai to offer GE engines work
Air India and GE Aviation have signed a deal that makes the carrier's maintenance facility in Mumbai a certificated centre for the engine manufacturer's...
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MTU seeks winning position on future narrowbodies
MTU is jostling for a winning position as Airbus and Boeing prepare to re-engine their best-selling narrowbodies.
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Comac C919 propulsion: Integrated to the maximum
Comac C919 propulsion: Integrated to the maximum
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CFM: Serving no LEAP before its time
When CFM International's new engine enters service, 16 years of development work ought to ensure a vintage performance
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Opinion
Comment: Business aviation needs a good fatigue risk management system
Airlines are proving crew fatigue risk management to be a safety concept whose time has come. Business aviation operators should embrace - rather than resist - a huge improvement
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Malaysia Airlines settles legal dispute with Air Maldives
Malaysian Airlines (MAS) has withdrawn legal proceedings against the now-defunct Air Maldives after signing a settlement with the Maldives government, resolving...