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Mexican sales spark market shake-up
After years in the doldrums, Mexican aviation is on the verge of significant change with the sale of Aeromexico and Mexicana and the emergence of low-fare players.
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NewsSingapore budget carriers to merge
Widely expected consolidation in Singapore’s crowded budget airline sector has become reality, as rivals Jetstar Asia and Valuair have agreed to merge.
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Virgin Blue seeks homes for cheap 737s
Faced with a mature market that has little room for growth, Australia’s Virgin Blue is looking for other ways to capitalise on a big asset – nearly 40 options to buy Boeing 737NGs at bargain prices.
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European carriers report mixed results
Once again high fuel prices tempered optimism among European carriers despite robust early summer results.
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Asia’s skill shortage
Rapid airline growth in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China and India, is causing a shortage in skilled staff and putting pressure on costs. But is this a short-term phenomenon, or do carriers face a longer-term problem?
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Taiwan's Mandarin issues RFP for 11 Fokker replacements
Mandarin Airlines, primarily a domestic carrier owned by Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL), has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 70-110 seat regional jets and 110-140 seat narrowbody aircraft.
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Qantas to issue RFP for mid-size widebodies
Australia’s Qantas Airways has confirmed it will issue a request for proposal (RFP) to Airbus and Boeing for new medium-size widebody aircraft.
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CIT orders 24 Airbus narrowbodies, five A350s
US lessor CIT Aerospace has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for five A350s and 24 A320 family aircraft.
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Lan close to new Airbus order
Lan Airlines is about to sign a letter of intent (LOI) for up to 40 more Airbus narrowbody aircraft, less than two months after placing an order for an initial from the A320 family.
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EasyJet signs 10-year maintenance deal with SR Technics
UK budget carrier EasyJet has opted to retain the services of maintenance provider SR Technics for its Airbus A319 fleet following an intensely-competitive battle to secure the long-term deal.
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UK Home Office to consult industry on immigration
Government kicks off consultation process that could make it easier for overseas workers to obtain highly skilled engineering jobs in areas with shortages
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NewsBoeing to test ‘smart’ chevrons
Noise-reducing technology on engine nacelle put through paces as part of collaborative research project
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EASA approves data for P-RNAV
Clearance allows development of common precision navigation procedures in European terminal airspace