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Chinese carriers introduce 51 aircraft in August
Chinese carriers introduced 51 aircraft in August, expanding the fleet of domestic airlines to 3,131 aircraft, according to the China’s Civil Aviation Data Analysis Co.
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Boeing commits to next production-rate increase for 787
Boeing will build 14 787s per month – or 168 per year – starting in 2019, said Boeing chief executive, chairman and president Dennis Muilenburg on 13 September.
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Embraer outlines turboprop plans to leading airlines
Embraer has begun to crystallise its previously disclosed interest in the market for turboprop airliners, holding a series of meetings with potential customers.
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NxtPort and Air Cargo Belgium investigate multimodal platform
Ocean platform NxtPort and Air Cargo Belgium have announced a new partnership to investigate the possibility of developing multimodal cargo solutions.
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Airbus sends a note to those who think 3D printing is a gimmick
Certainty in component quality and a potential drop in costs drive more complex uses of 3D printing in jet making
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US court filing makes serious safety allegations about tight seating
A US court case concerning 'secret' safety issues in current airliners gives rise to a strong if alarming response from Boeing
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Russian court declares Transaero Airline bankrupt
Transaero Airline has been declared bankrupt by the Commercial Court of Saint Petersburg and Leningrad region, Russia’s TASS agency reported Sept. 13.
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RwandAir to open second hub in Cotonou; establish JV airline
RwandAir will open a second hub in Cotonou (Benin), West Africa Sept. 30 and establish a joint venture (JV) airline.
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PICTURE: First American 737 Max shows its colours
Boeing has rolled out the first 737 Max in the American Airlines livery, ahead of the carrier's first delivery later this month.
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Cathay swaps batch of A350-1000s to smaller -900
Cathay Pacific is converting six of its Airbus A350-1000s to the smaller -900, and deferring delivery of five other -1000s by a year.
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Atlas Air confirms DHL Global Forwarding freighter lease
Aircraft lessor Atlas Air Worldwide has wet-leased a Boeing B747-400F to DHL Global Forwarding for use in a new round-the-world service, as reported by Air Cargo News.
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Cargolux and Emirates partnership expands with Dubai handler move
Cargolux has transferred its handling operation in Dubai to Emirates SkyCargo as the two companies ramp-up their cargo partnership.
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Qatar Airways Cargo adds fifth US freighter destination this year
Qatar Airways Cargo will become the first international airline to offer a freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when a new operation gets underway next month.
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A320neo Engine Woes, Slot Shortage Hamper HK Express
Lack of slots at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and reliability problems involving the Airbus A320neo’s Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines have hindered progress at Hong Kong’s fastest growing low-cost carrier, HK Express.
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American Airlines expands 'basic economy' fares to more flights
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is expanding so-called "basic economy" fares to more flights as it fights budget carriers like Spirit for travelers who just want a cheap seat.
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Emirates grows Australia capacity more than 7% with extra A380s
Despite the doomsayers, Emirates has lifted its seats on sale on Australian routes by 7.3 percent from next March by adding to the frequency with which it flies the Airbus A380 to its global hub at Dubai.
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DHL opens new Budapest express facilities
DHL Express has opened new facilities at Budapest Airport as part of the €160m BUD:2020 Development Programme. The new warehouse and office complexes offer automated sorting systems and a total land development area of more than 60,000 sq m.
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UK commits to major upgrade for Shadow surveillance fleet
One of the UK's key intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) types is to receive a major upgrade, under the terms of a long-term arrangement between the Royal Air Force and prime contractor Raytheon UK.
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USAF awards Boeing $600M contract toward Air Force One
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a $600 million contract to begin preliminary design work to modify two 747-8s to replace the Air Force One fleet, the service announces on 13 September.
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