Monthly Archives: September 2009

TUI revises 787 orders

Gatwick-based airline TUI Travel has confirmed that ten of the 23 787s it has on order will be cancelled. More ››

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Another Indian pilots’ dispute – updated

Pilots from Air India have now been on strike for four days in a row over flying allowances. More ››

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New leases announced by ILFC

Airliner leasing company International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced a rash of leases, totalling 26 airliners to 21 different carriers. More ››

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Helitech 2009: Eurocopter’s ‘Hermès’ makes UK debut

The star of Eurocopter’s stand in the main hall at Helitech 2009 was its EC135T2 ‘L’Hélicoptère par Hermès’ luxury VIP helicopter. More ››

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First 777F for FedEx

FedEx Express has taken delivery of its first 777 Freighter. More ››

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Qantas’ 75th 737

Australian airline Qantas celebrated the delivery of its 75th Boeing 737. September 21: Australian airline Qantas celebrated the delivery of its 75th Boeing 737 by … More ››

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Airbus & Boeing look to the future

The world’s two premier airliner manufacturers have both made long-term forecasts predicting a need for between 25,000 – 29,000 aircraft over the next 20 years.
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Economic situation “worse than 9/11”

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted that airline losses could total $11 billion in 2009. More ››

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Oman Air takes delivery of first Airbus A330

Oman Air has taken delivery of its first A330-200. More ››

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Singapore’s New Independent Director

Singapore Airlines announced the appointment of Dr Helmut Panke to its Board as an independent, non-executive director, with effect from September 1. 2009. Dr Panke, … More ››

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