Test and Research center of AVIC Xi’an
Aero-engine (Group) LTD. got the approval of CAAC’s review authority for
C919 large passenger aircraft, becoming China’s first lab getting
certificate about airworthiness of aircraft material from CAAC.
Meanwhile, the center and COMAC signed a test contract-the Performance
Test of Titanium Alloy Forge Piece of C919.
The material test center of Xi’an Aero-engine has got recognition from
CNAL and China’s national defense, meanwhile, it’s one of Asia’s...
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military helicopter crashed in Egypt's North Sinai near Sheikh Zwayed due to technical problems, a security source.
The source said there was a technical problem with engine, detailing that the helicopter fell in the area of Shalaq in Sheikh Zwayed.
Eyewitness accounts confirmed seeing a helicopter crash in a desert area near Shalaq.
Egypt's Sinai has witnessed an escalation in attacks by militants
against the army and police since the ouster of Islamist president
Mohamed...
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Bombardier is planning to build the DHC-8-402 (marketed as
the Q400) in Ulyanovsk, Russia starting in 2015 according to Russian
Aviation. The planned output in Russia is two aircraft per month and
will be supervised by Bombardier representatives.
Bombardier has not yet confirmed this report.
According to him, representatives of the Canadian manufacturer will be
responsible for quality control and certification of the aircraft in
accordance with Canadian specifications. The planned output...
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Lightspeed Aviation Foundation recognizes Each year, through its Pilot’s Choice Awards select a group of aviation
nonprofit organizations that are actively promoting growth in aviation
or using aviation to aid in humanitarian causes.
Anyone can nominate an organization, but those organizations that are
nominated will need to submit an application, if they have not yet done
so, foundation officials explain. Nomination and grant application forms
are available at LightspeedAviationFoundation.org.
For...
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09 flights heading to Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur were diverted to
Ahmedabad on Friday due to dense fog in northern India. The dense foggy
conditions coupled with lack of parking space at smaller airports forced
the flights to be diverted to Sardar Vallabhbhai International airport.
Nine flights - six domestic, two international and one cargo aircraft -
made stop at city airport. Uzbek Airlines 421 from Tashkent to Delhi was
diverted to Ahmedabad at 4 am and flew back to its original destination
...
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NASA Kennedy Space Center's transformation into a multi-user spaceport,
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) of Louisville, CO announced Thursday
steps it will take to prepare for a November 2016 orbital flight of its
Dream Chaser spacecraft from Florida's Space Coast.
The announcement included the purchase of an Atlas V rocket from United
Launch Alliance (ULA) for the launch, sharing the Operations and
Checkout (O&C) development and testing facility with Lockheed Martin
Space Systems, establishing...
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Boeing has rolled out the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner built
at the rate of 10 airplanes per month. The airplane, a 787-8 and the
155th Dreamliner built, will be delivered to International Lease Finance
Corp. for operation by Aeromexico.
The new 10 per month rate is
the highest ever for a twin-aisle airplane. The 787 program has now
increased its production rate three times in just over a year, including
to five airplanes per month in November 2012 and seven per month in May 2013.
"This...
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Southwest Airlines posted fourth quarter net income, excluding
special items, of $236m compared to fourth quarter 2012 net income,
excluding special items, of $65m. This exceeded the First Call consensus
estimate of $.29 per diluted share. Fourth quarter net income was $212m
which included $24m (net) of unfavorable special items, compared to net
income of $78m in fourth quarter 2012, which included $13m (net) of
favorable special items. For the full year net income, excluding special
items,...
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FlightSafety International announces that Marin Todorov has been
promoted to Manager, Specialty and Enrichment Training Programs.
Marin will oversee the design, development and distribution of all
specialty and enrichment training programs. This includes courses
available at FlightSafety Learning Centers as well as those distributed
through the company’s LiveLearning and eLearning programs.
He joined FlightSafety in 2006. Marin worked on the development of
the company’s web-based training...
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Discount in airfares offered by different airlines for a three-day
period, it seems, is being grabbed by passengers, with travel agents and
industry insiders claiming that ticket sales have increased by more
than 400-500% in the past two days.
The discount war started after low-cost carriers, including SpiceJet,
IndiGo and GoAir, announced their flash sales for those booking in
advance. The battle became more intense when full-service carriers Jet
Airways and Air India joined the competition.
Sources...
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Zurich authorities showed interest in the Navi Mumbai airport which has
got coastal, forest and environment clearances from the Central
Government.
Officials of Zurich Airport and discussed the airport development plans in Pune, Nagpur and Navi Mumbai.
Zurich Airport Management has evinced interest in developing the proposed international airport at neighbouring Navi Mumb...
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Qantas says its new Aquire business rewards scheme is off to a flying
start, with close to 25,000 Australian businesses having already
pre-registered ahead of the program's official debut in March.
Any business with an Australian Business Number (ABN) can register for the small business loyalty scheme and earn Aquire points as well as Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
Qantas'...
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Air India could join the Star Alliance
as early as June this year, according to a new timeline shared by none
other than Star Alliance CEO Mark Schwab.
This will be Air
India's second chance to join the Star Alliance group as the airline
coalition scrambles for a large piece of the growing Indian air travel
market.
The Indian airline first signed on to Star Alliance in December
2007 but the process ground to a halt after almost four years, with the
airline's application...
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Cebu Pacific is expecting the delivery of 8 new Airbus planes this year, as part of its ongoing refleeting program.
The new acquisitions will augment its current fleet of 48 planes: 10
Airbus A319s, 28 Airbus A320s, 2 Airbus A330s, and 8 ATR 72-500s.
"The A330s will be utilized to expand our long-haul operations. We
will continue to bring the benefits of low-cost travel to even more
travelers.
The...
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International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned
subsidiary of American International Group (AIG), completed a total of
281 lease transactions in 2013 including both extensions and new leases
of aircraft from ILFC’s portfolio. Furthermore, during 2013, the company
ordered 165 new aircraft, purchased 38 aircraft (including the aircraft
delivered on sale-leaseback agreements), sold...
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