Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, is pleased to announce that CommutAir, the US regional airline and one of the world's largest operators of Dash 8* aircraft, has entered into a 5 year ABACUS program for its fleet of Dash 8/Q200*/Q300* turboprops With this program, CommutAir will enjoy the services provided under the ABACUS FLY […]

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(Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday issued a final rule that it said would “significantly advance” the way commercial airline pilots are trained in the United States. FAA administrator Michael Huerta said the goal was to give pilots “the skills and confidence to handle any situation they might encounter,” including “events which although […]

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* Regulators say airline alliances counted little in decision * JAL says it regrets regulators response, will consider next move (Reuters) – Japan’s government said on Tuesday it was sticking to a handout of new landing rights at Tokyo’s Haneda airport that Japan Airlines complained was unfair because it gave local rival ANA Holdings twice […]

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India on Tuesday successfully launched its maiden mission to Mars from the spaceport of Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, thus scripting history by becoming only the fourth in the world after the United States, Russia and Europe to undertake inter-planetary journey. The 73 million U.S. dollars worth Mars Orbiter mission, nicknamed Mangalyaan […]

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Forth Worth, TX – November 05, 2013 - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT) announced that its Aeronautical Accessories brand is now providing FAA approved Carbide Skid Shoes for the Robinson R66. Carbide skid shoes are produced using a patented process to rework standard skid shoes into long lasting, durable shoes made with […]

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PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Europa today celebrated the Spanish carrier’s 25th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800. Air Europa showcased the latest addition to its fleet at a special event at its base on the Spanish island of Mallorca. “Today is a very important day […]

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Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lion Group, Indonesia’s largest airline group, today commemorated the delivery of the carrier’s 100th Next-Generation 737 at a special event. “This is an amazing moment for the Lion Group,” said Lion Group President Director Rusdi Kirana. “We’ve grown from one airplane and today we’re taking our 100th Next-Generation 737. It’s […]

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Tigerair of Singapore today unveiled the first A320 aircraft to be retrofitted in Asia with Sharklets. Five A320s have already been delivered to Tigerair with Sharklet-ready wings, with the retrofit work being undertaken by Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4 meters tall. They are an […]

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