All articles by Siva Govindasamy – Page 17
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Viva Macau begins to wind down operations
Viva Macau has given up its battle to stay alive and has begun the process of winding down its operations.
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NewsKong Kong's HAECO increases stake in Xiamen subsidiary
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO) has increased its stake in Taikoo Xiamen Aircraft Engineering (TAECO). HAECO...
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NewsFirst F-15SGs arrive in Singapore
Singapore has flown home its first Boeing F-15SG fighters, just under a year after taking delivery of the first examples. Republic of Singapore Air...
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Virgin Blue orders CFM56-7BE engines for new 737s
Australia's Virgin Blue has ordered the CFM International CFM56-7BE engine as part of last week's deal for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
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United and Ameco Beijing confirm 777 and 747 MRO deal
United Airlines has signed a five-year contract with Ameco Beijing to provide airframe heavy maintenance for its fleet of Boeing 747s and 777s. Ameco...
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NewsVirgin Blue orders 50 Boeing 737s
Australia's Virgin Blue has inked a deal for 50 Boeing 737s as part of its fleet renewal plan over the next decade. The agreement, which was negotiated...
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NewsBoeing completes 787 ultimate-load wing flex test
Boeing has completed the ultimate load wing-bend test on the 787 static test airframe (ZY997) at its plant in Everett, Washington. The airframer says...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing completes 787 ultimate-load wing flex test
Boeing has completed the ultimate load wing up-bending test on the 787 static test unit, ZY997, at its facility in Everett, Washington. The airframer...
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NewsJapan Airlines ending dedicated freighter services
Japan Airlines (JAL) will stop dedicated freighter services from end-October, and offer only cargo belly space on its passenger aircraft from then as part...
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Australia's Alliance Airlines inks deal for eight Fokker 100s
Australian regional carrier Alliance Airlines plans to buy an additional eight Fokker 100 aircraft as part of an expansion of its operations.
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Metrojet eyes China and India in next phase of growth
Strong growth figures from Hong Kong-based business aviation charter and management provider Metrojet have prompted it to eye new prospects in China and India
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InterviewInterview: Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce
Inheriting a 90-year old brand presents a daunting challenge, but Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce believes diversity is the magic ingredient for success, writes Siva Govindasamy in Sydney
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Tiger roars after stock market listing
Chief executive breaks pre-stock market listing silence to hit back at critics
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Air China and Cathay stake claim on Chinese cargo market
New Shanghai freight joint venture aimed at countering stiff competition in the cargo market
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Hindustan Aeronautics to go it alone on observation helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics has decided against seeking an international partner for its light observation helicopter programme, and will undertake the development...
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MJets opens Thailand's first FBO in Don Mueang
Thai business aircraft operator MJets has opened the country's first dedicated fixed-base operation at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport to exploit the growing...
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Sitara delays to push operational certification to 2011
India's Hindustan Aeronautics is only likely to be able get initial operational certification for its long-delayed HJT-36 Sitara intermediate jet trainer...
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Air India's MRO facility in Mumbai to offer GE engines work
Air India and GE Aviation have signed a deal that makes the carrier's maintenance facility in Mumbai a certificated centre for the engine manufacturer's...
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NewsIndia unveils details of indigenous 70-seat turboprop
India has adopted a turboprop design for its first indigenous regional aircraft and has released preliminary specifications for the planned 70-seater. National...