6 March 2014
Boeing signs pilot training deal with Hainan Airlines
Boeing has entered into a five-year pilot training agreement with Hainan Airlines to support the Chinese airline’s addition of the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet.
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6 March 2014
Airbus orders more inspections of A380 wings over safety concerns
Airbus has asked airlines to increase inspections of A380 wings after identifying unexpected levels of metal fatigue on a factory test aircraft, according to industry sources.
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5 March 2014
Magnesium Elektron announces debut of Elektron 43 in aviation passenger seating
German-based ZIM FLUGSITZ is manufacturing seats with major structural components made from Magnesium Elektron's Elektron 43, which marks the first time the component has been used in aviation passenger seating.
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5 March 2014
ASIG to acquire assets of Skytanking USA
BBA Aviation subsidiary Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Skytanking USA, a provider of aviation fuel services.
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4 March 2014
Spirit Airlines selects Exelis’ aircraft surveillance system Symphony OpsVue
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has chosen the Exelis aircraft surveillance system, Symphony OpsVue to visually track its aircraft fleet while on the ground.
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4 March 2014
AERIA selects Cair system for Boeing BBJ1 VIP aircraft
US-based AERIA Luxury Interiors has placed an order for CTT Cair System to be installed in a Boeing BBJ1 VIP aircraft.
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4 March 2014
Facebook reportedly in talks to buy drone maker Titan Aerospace
Facebook is reportedly in discussions to acquire drone manufacturing firm Titan Aerospace for $60m, in order to provide internet access to consumers in developing countries.
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3 March 2014
Airbus delivers Skymark Airlines’ first two A330-300s
Airbus has delivered new A330-300 aircraft to Skymark Airlines, the first two aircraft out of a total of ten on lease for Japan's national airline.
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3 March 2014
China Eastern Airlines signs $6.37bn Airbus jet deal
China Eastern Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 70 A320neo aircraft, worth $6.37bn, as the airline plans to increase its capacity.
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2 March 2014
World’s longest aircraft unveiled in UK
The world’s longest aircraft, HAV304, has been unveiled at a hangar in Cardington, Bedfordshire, UK.