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Virgin America CEO says startup meets ownership laws
Virgin America CEO Fred Reid is extremely confident the startup carrier’s application for US DOT certification will withstand regulatory scrutiny, saying it was arranged “emphatically to address being within the right boundaries of foreign ownership laws”.
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Boeing celebrates as Xiamen deal pushes 737 orders past 6,000
Boeing has confirmed the sale of 10 737-800s to Xiamen Airlines as a historic landmark for the aircraft program, which has now surpassed 6,000 orders.
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Airbus rakes in pre-Christmas orders
Airbus has pulled in three final orders in the run-up to the Christmas break, announcing deals from Easyjet, Brazilian carrier TAM and an undisclosed customer.
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BAE Systems regional aircraft losses wipe out gains from Airbus
UK-based BAE Systems is warning that its regional aircraft division is expecting an increased loss this year, following a review prompted by the bankruptcy of several its US operators.
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NewsHow Boeing's 787 beat the A350 at Qantas
Cost, technology and delivery times were the key factors driving Qantas choice of 787 over Airbus A350
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NewsCR Airways signs MoU for 787s and 737s
Deal remains tentative as Hainan Airlines lurks in the background
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NewsAirlines bid to save $6bn by simplifying operations
IATA leads campaign to win more direct routes across CIS countries and China
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Qantas deal sees launch of 787-9
Australian carrier to take stretched version of Boeing twinjet in 2011, but rethinks long-range aircraft requirement
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Crash highlights IATA safety drive
Association reinforces ‘Focus on Africa’ to push up standards, and demands airlines carry out operational audits
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US manufacturer aims to put FH1100 back into production
Updates for single-turbine five-seater include replacement rotor blade and new nose
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Surcharges bring revenue joy
Despite the rise in fuel prices, European carriers have seen strong revenue growth on the back of fuel surcharges and strong hedging strategies
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Backers emerge for Virgin America plans
Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson’s long-held ambition to create a domestic US carrier appears to have taken a major step forward as he secures investors for his Virgin America project.