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Australia releases request for tender for Antarctic charter services

8. september. 12:39 | Commercial Aviation

The Australian Antarctic Division has released a request for tender for the provision of charter services between Australia and Antarctica.

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Aer Lingus looks at potential for regional jets

7. september. 16:44 | Commercial Aviation

Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is exploring the potential for introducing regional jets to its network to operate routes which do not justify the use of larger types.

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Hong Kong Airlines becomes new operator of A330-200F

7. september. 13:38 | Commercial Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines has become the first operator of the new A330-200F freighter in East Asia, following the delivery of the first of three aircraft on long term lease from global aircraft lessor Aircastle Limited. 

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Pressured Aeroflot Eyes Sukhoi Superjet 100

6. september. 12:33 | Commercial Aviation

The first delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet to Aeroflot is finally approaching, inaugurating a period when the Russian flag carrier will ramp up its commitment to domestically produced aircraft.

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PICTURE: First China Southern A380 fin arrives in Toulouse

3. september. 12:01 | Commercial Aviation

China Southern Airlines' first Airbus A380 vertical fin has been delivered to the final assembly line for the type in Toulouse.

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PICTURE: Delta taps Weber and Panasonic for refurbishment of 747s

2. september. 20:40 | Commercial Aviation

Delta Air Lines has revealed details of its refurbishment strategy for 16 Boeing 747s, which entered the fleet through the carrier's merger with Northwest Airlines.

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Boeing Projects $700 Billion Commercial Airplanes Market in North America

2. september. 20:36 | Commercial Aviation

MONTREAL, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) forecasts that air carriers in North America will take delivery of about 7,200 new airplanes over the next 20 years at an investment of $700 billion.

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Aeromexico seeks to expand 737, 767 and 777 fleets

2. september. 13:21 | Commercial Aviation

Grupo Aeromexico is looking at acquiring several additional aircraft and using its charter subsidiary to operate scheduled routes as part of an effort to fill the void left by grounded archrival Grupo Mexicana.

 

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