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Czech carrier banned after treacherous L-410 landing
UK investigators have determined that the crew of a Let L-410 opted to land at the Isle of Man in a crosswind double the maximum demonstrated certification level.
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Virgin Atlantic unbundles economy fares
Virgin Atlantic will offer three categories of economy ticket as it embraces the trend of unbundling fares in a competitive transatlantic long-haul environment.
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Virgin cancels long-dormant A380 order
Virgin Atlantic has finally cancelled its order for six Airbus A380s, the airframer's latest backlog data shows.
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EU will aim to avoid 'absurd' flight disruption after Brexit
The European Union will seek to avoid the "particularly absurd" prospect of flights between the continental bloc and the UK being disrupted as a result of Brexit, European Council president Donald Tusk says.
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Omni Air to set new high for first officer pay: union
A small US charter carrier called Omni Air International may have set a new high-water mark for pilot pay, agreeing to a contract that will make its first-year first officers the highest-paid in the US industry, according to its pilots' union.
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United 'very seriously' looking at CSeries and E2
United Airlines is "very seriously" looking at small mainline narrowbody aircraft, says chief financial officer Andrew Levy.
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Airbus philosophical over loss of sole A330-800 order
Airbus insists the A330-800 still has prospects despite cancellation of the only order for the type, following Hawaiian Airlines' decision to introduce Boeing 787-9s.
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Hawaiian waiting for news of next A321neo delivery: CEO
Hawaiian Airlines, which cut summer flying due to delays by Airbus in delivery of A321neos, still does not know when it will receive its next aircraft from Airbus.
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More A380s of interest to IAG but prices 'ridiculous': chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is interested in purchasing more Airbus A380s but "wouldn't waste 10 second on it" based on prices he has seen.
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Brexit situation 'stark' but UK could remain in EU: Ryanair chief
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary today acknowledged a "somewhat stark" situation as the UK moves towards its exit from the European Union, and highlighted that the Irish carrier's ownership structure would need to be addressed in the event of a "hard Brexit".
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Cebu Pacific still optimistic on long-haul
Cebu Pacific Air is still optimistic on long-haul low-cost and confident that the model can work on certain routes, despite pulling out of three long-haul routes last year.
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EASA details proposed CFM56 blade checks on 737s
European safety specialists are proposing a check on fan blades on CFM International CFM56 engines fitted to Boeing 737s.
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CAAC bars eight carriers from adding flights into China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has barred eight carriers from adding scheduled services, charters and making new route applications into China for the next few months.
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Boeing unlikely to resume passenger 767 production
Boeing is unlikely to resume production of the passenger version of the 767-300ER, even as airlines look to meet fleet needs until the possible New Mid-market Aircraft (NMA) comes on the market in the next decade.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Rising traffic feeds Georgia's hub ambitions
Georgia was once an important point on the historic Silk Road trade route linking China with Europe. Now the country has ambitions to develop itself once more as a transit hub – this time on the back of a burgeoning aviation market.
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PICTURE: Emirates set to deploy revamped 777-200LR
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has shown off the new business-class cabin to be fitted on its Boeing 777-200LR fleet.
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PICTURE: Initial TAP A330neos painted
Airbus A330neo launch operator TAP Portugal's first two aircraft have been rolled out of painting at Toulouse.
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UK could pursue associate membership of EASA: May
UK prime minister Theresa May has floated the possibility of establishing associate membership with the European Aviation Safety Agency as part of the strategy to withdraw from the European Union.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New tools help airlines mitigate impact of disruption
When you are one of hundreds of passengers whose flights have been delayed or cancelled, it is a dispiriting and frustrating experience. More likely than not you will be standing in line waiting for information, or vouchers for a meal or hotel. Never mind those plans for business meetings, family ...
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PICTURE: Icelandair receives first 737 Max
Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max, one of 16 of the re-engined family destined for the carrier.