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Sabena switches from Boeing to Airbus for short-haul fleet
Herman de Wulf/Brussels Sabena has selected the A320 family over the Boeing Next Generation 737 to replace its entire 737 fleet, and will sign a contract for up to 39 aircraft for delivery from January 1999. The airline's selection of the Airbus single-aisle aircraft is part of a ...
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Airlines may link on African ATC problems
Long-haul carriers could soon become involved in modernising Africa's dilapidated air-traffic-control (ATC) infrastructure, following a call by South African Airways (SAA) for airlines regularly flying in African airspace to take a more pro-active safety role. At the same time, South Africa has reported success in improving ground communications ...
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737-700 undergoes preparation for last JAA test
Boeing is preparing the Next Generation 737-700 for its final test for the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA), with certification now anticipated by the end of December. The aircraft has also had a boost from a major deal with Argentina's LAPA. Boeing says that the aircraft passed the ...
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Saudis look abroad for airline finance
Alan Peaford Saudi Arabia is on the verge of privatising Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national airline, and allowing a number of small private operators to form airlines for the Kingdom's domestic market. There has been concern for some time that Saudia has been making greater losses ...
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Airbus gets $1.5billion Sabena fleet order
Karen Walker Airbus Industrie has won an order estimated to be worth $1.5 billion from Belgian flag-carrier Sabena for a fleet of 34 new A320 family aircraft. Sabena's decision comes after a fierce competition between Airbus, offering A319s, A320s and A321s, and Boeing, offering new-generation 737s. ...
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It's a steel
What's functional, attractive, hard-wearing, does not rust, does not age and is remarkably economical? Ask that question of Abu Dhabi company Intercare (B508) and its representatives will tell you that the answer is stainless steel- which is why it acts as local agents for Marcmetal, an Italian company ...
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Fairchild Dornier plans 70-seat regional jet launch
Fairchild Dornier plans to launch a $500-million programme for a 70-seat regional jet next April, with first deliveries earmarked within 39 months of programme's go-ahead. The company says it will raise half of the development costs, with the remainder being picked up by risk-sharing partner and sub-contractors. ...
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Routes
++ Air France and Crossair have signed a commercial agreement for flights between Paris and Basle/Mulhouse, Berne and Lugano. The deal covers codesharing and reciprocal-seating arrangements under which Crossair, which has withdrawn from the Basle-Paris route, will buy seats on four of the five daily Air France services. In return, ...
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Ride the tiger
In the words of Douglas Adams' Hitch-hikers' Guide to the Galaxy, "Don't panic!" - well, not yet, anyway. Similarly, however, don't relax. The recent turmoil in Asian stock and currency markets is going to have a profound effect on the air-transport business and its suppliers. Those forecasters, whose confident predictions ...
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People's choice
For the first time, the Israeli public will participate in the selection process of El Al's new medium-capacity aircraft. El Al intends to acquire five aircraft, and will shortly decide between the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-700. The public will be asked to contact the El Al Internet site with ...
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IATA plea leads to delay of B-RNAV
Julian Moxon/PARIS Eurocontrol has delayed by three months the deadline for introduction of basic radio navigation (B-RNAV) standards to European airspace after a last-minute request from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The original deadline, 28 January, 1998, has been put back to 23 April, which ...
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Honeywell develops intuitive aircraft flightdeck system
Guy Norris/LOS ANGELES Honeywell is demonstrating to aircraft manufacturers an intuitive autoflight system which integrates the autopilot controls and flight-management system (FMS). Honeywell says: "It is not the interface which makes an FMS difficult to use, it is the functionality, and that's what we hope to ...
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Airbus assistance
Airbus Industrie is to provide Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines with technical operating assistance as part the airline's deal for 17 A320s. The support includes the assignment of technical representatives to locations designated by the airline and training for pilots, ground personnel and cabin crew. Source: Flight ...
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Cathay acts as profits continue to plunge
Paul Lewis/SINGAPORE Cathay Pacific Airways is implementing a range of measures to boost revenue and cut costs as traffic figures and projected end-of-year profits for the Hong Kong carrier continue to plummet. Its latest traffic figures show no sign of a turn-around, with a further 9.8% ...
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AAR expands
AAR has acquired Florida-based composites manufacturer ATR International, a supplier of business-jet interiors and aircraft structures. Source: Flight International
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Delta takes a stake in French carrier and boosts 777 orders
Delta Air Lines is to take a 34% stake in French regional carrier Proteus Airlines, gaining it a foothold in the increasingly active French regional-airline market. This is the first time that a US major has taken a share of a French airline, and follows the recent codesharing ...
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Boeing launches 737-900 as -700 deliveries near
Guy Norris/LOS ANGELES Boeing has clocked up three landmarks in its Next Generation 737 programme with its launch of a stretched 737 (the -900), US Federal Aviation Administration certification for the -700 and completion of assembly of the first -600. The -900 was launched with a ...
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Unions withdraw opposition to Airbus A319 order at Sabena
An offer by Swissair to contract maintenance to Sabena Technics, should the Belgian airline order Airbus narrowbodies rather than Boeing 737-700s, seems to have dampened unions' opposition to a decision in favour of the European consortium. A presentation of the Airbus A319 was made to Sabena and union ...
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Crossair negotiates for Saab 2000s
Crossair is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire six Saab 2000 turboprops from Saab Aircraft. The Swiss airline is the biggest operator of the 50-seat high-speed turboprop, with 25 in service, and is also looking at options for a further two aircraft. Saab Aircraft president Gert ...
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Metal workers
Arnold, the German manufacturer of metal technical equipment and interior furnishings, hopes to build on success achieved at Frankfurt Airport. Displaying at Dubai '97 as part of the Gulf Business Foundation (Stand A430), the company has completed contracts worth more than $43 million at Frankfurt since 1994, and ...