Strategy – Page 706
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HK's CR Airways to order 787s, 737s with help from Hainan
China’s fourth largest carrier Hainan Airlines is about to take over fledgling Hong Kong carrier CR Airways and use its traffic rights to launch new services with newly acquired Boeing 737-800s and later Boeing 787s.
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Varig creditors push for transfer to US courts
Varig’s creditors are pressing for the carrier’s bankruptcy to be adjudicated under US law after a tumultuous week in the Brazilian courts saw a rescue bid first accepted and then rejected by a judge.
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Mexico's Vuela orders 16 A319s, could take 50
Mexican low-cost start-up carrier Vuela has ordered 16 Airbus A319s and placed 34 options.
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Boeing confirms Evergreen's 747 large cargo freighter deal
Boeing today confirmed that Evergreen International Airlines will operate the manufacturer’s 747 large cargo freighter (LCF) fleet, which will be used to transport major assemblies for the 787.
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Airbus disputes A380 wake ruling
Manufacturer ‘surprised’ by ICAO advisory letter calling for increased separation requirement during approach
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NewsAerodynamic ‘tweaks’ boost Airbus A350 cruise speed
Reprofiling includes deeper nose and upgrade to wing surface and flap-track fairings
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Oman Air backs out of Middle Eastern alliance
Carrier plots fleet expansion, but claims to be too small to benefit from Arabesk
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PIA in talks to acquire ATR 72s
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is in talks to acquire four ATR 72s to supplement its recent order for seven smaller ATR 42s.
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Newly capitalized Virgin America plans rapid growth
Planned US startup Virgin America will serve several of the country’s top metropolitan cities using an initial fleet of 17 Airbus A320 family aircraft within one year of launching services from San Francisco, California.
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NewsQantas defers decision on huge order
Australia’s Qantas Airways has deferred a decision on a major order for new aircraft for at least a week.
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Growing fleet helps to fuel Emirates recruitment boom
Celebrating 20 years in operation, Dubai-based carrier Emirates has never been in better financial health, with jaw-dropping levels of recruitment and pilot assessment
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Enhanced A340 to take on 777
Max Kingsley-Jones and Guy Norris report exclusively on Airbus' plans for A340 upgrades to tackle Boeing's 777