Programmes – Page 660
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Embraer blames build quality and delivery issues for Kawasaki Heavy Industries E-190 production contract revision
Embraer cites issues with build quality and delivery schedules as the catalyst for taking over E-190 production work from supplier Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).
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Airlines condemn chaotic response by UK government and airport operators to 10 August foiled terror plot
IATA says airports must have stronger contingency plan
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NewsEclipse to replace its 500 VLJ's composite wingtip tanks with aluminium after certification tests fail, delaying approval
Eclipse Aviation planned to begin testing late last week of aluminium wingtip fuel tanks for the Eclipse 500 very light jet after it failed to secure certification of the original composite tanks. The need to replace the tanks is one reason the Eclipse obtained only provisional US type certification in ...
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Air Berlin ups its game with DBA buy
In an unexpected move, Air Berlin has bought fellow German carrier DBA, further consolidating its position as Europe's third largest low-fare player and creating a stronger competitor to Lufthansa.
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JetBlue reunites with GDSs
JetBlue is further blending the classic low-cost model and the more traditional legacy approach, establishing deeper links with two major Global Distribution Systems (GDSs).
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Adapt or die
Europe's charter airlines are having to reinvent themselves as competition from the scheduled low-fare carriers hits their business, but have conflicting views on how to fight back
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A summer of surprises
For the US airlines the summer of 2006 has been remarkable for a return to profitability, from the majors to the low-fare players, a return to pricing power and the return of the threat of terrorist action. The hope is that the first two will remain, while the third will ...
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New Bangkok airport set to open
Thai authorities are in the final stages of preparing for the planned 28 September opening of the country's new international gateway airport, amid lingering concerns about its readiness.
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Four Asian start-ups take to the skies
Several high-profile passenger and cargo airline launches have just taken place in Asia, with high fuel costs failing to scare away new players.