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Boeing inks a number of tech deals with Asia-Pac carriers
Boeing has agreed orders and agreements with five Asia Pacific carriers for digital solutions. These include a deal with Vistara has signed a five-year agreement for multiple services to support their entry into service of new 787-9 aircraft, including Boeing Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Airplane Health Management tools.
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Boeing forecasts $1.5 trillion demand Southeast Asia over the next 20 years
Over the next 20 years 4,500 new airplanes will be  needed in Southeast Asia valued at $710 billion at list prices, with additional demand for services bringing the total market demand to $785 billion according to Boeing.
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Airbus A350 Break Even Target Achieved In 2019
Airbus’ long range widebody A350XWB has reached break even point. This means that the costs of setting up the program have been paid back, and the aircraft can now start making the manufacturer money. As it’s only been flying since 2015, a break even within five years is an impressive feat for the European manufacturer.
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Could The Boeing 797/NMA Be A Single Aisle Plane?
For the longest time, the Boeing 797 has been on plans a widebody twin aisle aircraft. However, could Boeing follow in the footsteps of the Airbus A321XLR and turn its 797 into a single aisle aircraft?
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Airlines

Ryanair wins UK appeal over passenger compensation due to strike action
Ryanair, won its appeal ruling confirming the carrier is not liable to EU261 compensation in relation to disruptions caused by union-led strikes as such disruptions constitute extraordinary circumstances and are beyond the airline’s control.
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LATAM Cargo begins two new routes for US originated cargo to Central and South America
The new Miami-Panama-Bogota and Miami-Cali routes begin operations on February 11. The routes will be served on a permanent basis, with two frequencies per week and will be operated by B767-300F aircraft. The new service will satisfy demand for general cargo, electronics, pharma and dangerous goods.
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How Pakistan International Airlines Helped Start Emirates
Emirates is one of the world’s leading airlines… but did you know that when they were founded that they got help from another airline in the world? PIA, Pakistan International Airlines, offered crucial support to the airline when it first began and has since been a close partner ever since.
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JetBlue Could Launch Business 'Mint Suites' On European Routes
It’s something we’ve been anticipating for some time now: JetBlue’s transatlantic service to Europe. In fact, the airline is expected to begin nonstop service between the United States and Europe next year.
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Air Astana To Launch New Mumbai Connection
Air Astana is set to launch a second service to India, this time to the financial capital of Mumbai. Flying four times a week between Mumbai and Almaty, the flight will commence on 1st June, just in time for the peak summer season.
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Vietnam Airlines Counts The Cost Of Coronavirus Impact
On Thursday, Vietnam Airlines said it was losing as much as 250 billion dong (US$10.8 million) in revenue every week as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus) flight suspensions. At the end of January, Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority banned all flights to and from China.
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Qantas London To Sydney Flights Likely To Be Approved Within Weeks
Project Sunrise looks set to go-ahead and an announcement should be made in a matter of weeks, if not sooner. Qantas has placed a speculative order for slightly modified A350-1000s but Airbus will not hold that order past 31 March 2020.
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Jetstar Staff Plan Further Strike Action
Passengers with bookings on the popular low-cost carrier Jetstar are set to experience delays next week as the baggage crews and ground teams undertake strike action. Negotiations have failed between Qantas and the Unions, as the latter argues for improved workers’ rights.
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PNG Air To Become Launch Customer For ATR 42-600S
Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has signed up a launch customer for the short take-off and landing (STOL) version of its ATR 42 aircraft. PNG Air ordered three ATR 42-600S at the Singapore Airshow on 11 February 2020.
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South African Airways Considers Selling Desirable Heathrow Slots
In addition to route cuts and job cuts, South African Airways may also be selling two highly desirable slots at London Heathrow Airport. This is according to recent reporting by Bloomberg and its sources familiar with the issue. These moves are part of a larger business rescue plan that has been initiated to keep the financially-struggling airline from collapse.
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Deltas key to Success? 90,000 EMPLOYEE NAMES on an Airbus!
Delta unveils plane dedicated to world’s best employees; more than 90,000 employee names form the words “thank you” on the aircraft livery.Record payment comes on same day airline announces $1 billion sustainability investment.
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Romania’s Flag Carrier’s new livery spotted on their new ATR72-600
The first ATR 72-600 to enter the TAROM fleet was painted. This the first TAROM aircraft to come with a new livery and holds the registration YR-ATJ according to Romanian Aviation News boardingpass.ro
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No joke, a well known German airline now serves kebab inflight ! Yummy ?
A meal of the Turkish-German culture conquers the sky, and it's not a joke. A well known German Airline now serves Kebab in flight: From now on you can order a kebab-sandwich on board of Eurowings flights (wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group).
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Airports

Birmingham Airport partners with mental health charity
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced a new three-year partnership with local mental health charity, Solihull Mind, which provides a wide range of services to those with mental health problems.
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Sweden's airports preparing for first commercial electric aircraft
Swedish airport operator, Swedavia, has unveiled a strategy for electric aviation, the goal of which is to equip all ten of its gateways to handle electric aircraft and handle the first commercial electrified flight by 2025.
At Åre Östersund Airport, a testing venue for electric aircraft is planned to be put into operation during the autumn.
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Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
Eight planes at Heathrow Airport were grounded this morning after passengers complained of coronavirus symptoms.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco were told to stay put after landing because someone on board may have caught the deadly flu-like disease.
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Military

Spanish Air Force Orders 24 Pilatus PC-21 Aircraft
The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, is the third European air force to opt for the Swiss-produced PC-21, the Next Generation Trainer.
Pilatus has committed to delivering a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain. The single-engine turboprop trainer aircraft will replace the Casa C-101 jet trainers used since 1980.
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Lockheed Martin Delivers 134 F-35s in 2019, Exceeding Annual Commitment
Lockheed Martin delivered the 134th F-35 aircraft for the year today, exceeding the joint government and industry 2019 delivery goal of 131 aircraft.
One hundred and thirty-four deliveries represent a 47% increase from 2018 and nearly a 200 percent production increase from 2016.
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Aviation Quote

Bankruptcy as a solution in kind of un-American.

- Tom Horton, Chief Financial Officer American Airlines, reported in USA Today, 6 April 2006.


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