Programmes – Page 527
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News
FAA puts ADS-B to the test in Florida
The US Federal Aviation Administration has begun operational flight testing of three ITT-provided automatic dependent surveillance...
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Opinion
Comment: Herding cats
There are some very frustrated Boeing 777 customers who are facing a month-long wait for their new aircraft. And it's frustrating for them because, for once,...
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News
EADS to sell its 10% Irkut stake
EADS is selling its 10% stake in Russian airframer NPK Irkut, a deal that will leave the Airbus parent without an ownership stake in Russia's aviation industry...
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NewsSell ramp-up problems hits Boeing 777 deliveries to Qatar Airways
German company Sell admits production is failing to keep pace with airliner assembly
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News
Opening the flood gates: airlines allowed to fly between China and Taiwan
Opening the flood gates: airlines allowed to fly between China and Taiwan In a long-awaited political breakthrough, Chinese and Taiwanese carriers...
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Monarch faces 30-month delay on 787s
UK charter and scheduled carrier Monarch Airlines has emerged as one of the airlines facing the longest delays in delivery of its ordered Boeing 787s. The...
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NewsP&W to make geared turbofan the building block for all new engines
Geared turbofan (GTF) technology will be inserted into all new large engines developed by Pratt & Whitney, including designs for new types of widebody aircraft. Alan...
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Business: bad week
gemini air cargo "Record-shattering fuel prices" and revenue shortfalls forced the Washington Dulles-based company to file for Chapter 11 protection - for...
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American mulls “brisker pace” for 737-800 deliveries
American Airlines could accelerate Boeing 737-800 deliveries as it looks to quickly phase out it huge fleet of fuel-thirsty MD-80s. Meanwhile Alaska Airlines...
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Weight growth emerged following A350's first detailed sizing
Electrical structure adds mass Several elements have contributed to the rise in the manufacturer's weight empty, says A350 chief engineer Gordon McConnell:...
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UTAir plans aggressive expansion
UTAir banking on West to fund expansion Russian carrier UTAir has unveiled an ambitious expansion programme that includes a $1.7 billion investment...
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CFM aims for clear idea on open-rotor path by 2010
CFM International aims to begin open-rotor model testing this year and expects to have a clear indication on whether to proceed with this technology by 2009-10. The...
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Fiji government probes Air Pacific
Qantas could be asked to sell its 46% stake in the carrier Fiji's government has launched a major review of Air Pacific, criticising the flag carrier...