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RR: Trent 1000 “absolutely ready” for 787 first flight
Rolls-Royce chief engineer for the Trent 1000 program says the engine is "absolutely ready to fly" on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner later this month.
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China Cargo to use Boeing's EFBs and AHM systems
China Cargo Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing to use its Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and Airplane Health Management (AHM) systems on the carrier's...
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United to examine narrowbody fleet options in 2010
Fresh from placing an order for 50 widebody aircraft today, United is now focused on its narrowbody replacement options.
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United outlines cash outlay for Airbus and Boeing orders
United Airlines says the total cash outlay for its combined order it placed today with Boeing and Airbus will be $60 million during the next three years.
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Ice and heat concerns prompt R-R Trent modifications
European safety regulators are extending fuel-icing prevention modifications to Airbus A330/A340s powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines. Meanwhile, Boeing...
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NewsUnited splits aircraft order between Airbus and Boeing
United has divided its widely-anticipated widebody order evenly between rival airframers Airbus and Boeing, ordering 25 A350XWBs and 25 Boeing 787s. The...
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FAA highlights snow, slush and ice problems for CRJ700s and CRJ900s
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalised an airworthiness directive that requires Bombardier CRJ700/900 operators to update aircraft flight manuals...
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787 approaches final gauntlet testing
Before Boeing can undergo final high-speed taxi tests ahead of first flight, the 787 must pass two major milestones.
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AirTran believes credit markets remain tight
Management at AirTran Airways believes carriers evaluating aircraft orders need to give careful consideration to the still-challenging financing environment...
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Surinam Airways replaces 747 with A340-300
Surinam Airways will put its new Airbus A340-300 into operation in the "next 10 days" on its service between the South American country and Amsterdam, Henk...
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Delta fleet stabilisation plan throws more doubt on 787 order
Delta Air Lines will invest in upgrades of its current fleet rather than ordering new aircraft, ahead of the delivery of four remaining orders in the first...
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Cellular power
Could pond organisms really power the airliners of tomorrow? After much hype over algae-based fuels, the players in this young industry are beginning to...
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Study: Carbon trading may raise efficient carriers' profitability
Operators of more efficient aircraft could see a 40% advantage in relative profitability over other carriers under the European Union's emissions-trading...
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Global Quest on a mission for India
Global design engineering firm sets sights on aerospace manufacturing at home
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Business briefings
A visit to France by Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin sealed an agreement between Safran and Rostechnologies...
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NewsKorean 747-8I order snaps jumbo dry spell
An order by Korean Air for five Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental snaps a nearly three year dry spell for the passenger-configured jumbo
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NewsAudio record captures orderly BA 777 crash response
Audio and video air traffic recordings have emerged of the moment last year when a British Airways Boeing 777-200 crashed short of runway 27L
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Boeing readies thrust reverser fixes for Rolls-Royce-powered 777s
Boeing says it will begin shipping kits to fix the thrust reversers on Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 777 aircraft within the next few weeks.
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NewsEASA orders Trent fuel-icing modification on A330/340s
European safety regulators are extending fuel-icing prevention modifications to Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines