MRJ90 flight testing suspended following inflight engine shutdown

The Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 flight test program has been grounded following an unplanned engine shutdown during a test flight, the latest setback for the delayed Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program.

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Airberlin frequent flier program files for insolvency

Airberlin’s frequent flier program, topbonus, followed the German carrier in filing for insolvency Aug. 25 after Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways pulled support.

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Japanese lessor JIA finalizes MAX order

Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser (JIA) has finalized an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at $1.12 billion at list prices.

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CAE to buy full control of AirAsia training JV

Canadian training specialist CAE is to pay $100 million acquire full control over the Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence (AACE), which is currently a 50:50 joint venture with LCC AirAsia.

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Qantas calls for ultra-long range aircraft

Australian flag carrier Qantas has urged Airbus and Boeing to stretch the capabilities of their long-haul aircraft to enable them to fly from the east coast of Australia to London and New York nonstop.

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Lack of pilots threatens US Essential Air Services program

For many years, US Congress has tried to reduce or cut funding entirely for the federally supported Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which provides scheduled air service to rural communities. 

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Is there a future for ‘middle-seat’ airlines?

Victoria Moores

As the carve-up of German carrier airberlin begins, it begs the question of whether there is an independent future for second-tier airlines that are neither niche players, nor members of large airline groups.

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UK adopts guidelines for medical handling of cabin air incidents
BAE postpones Avro RJ freighter conversion project
CALC sees strong 1H growth on global, fleet expansion
KLM purchases evacuation trainers
Spirit to add four routes to New Orleans
AirBridgeCargo sees 1H volume increase on Asia-Pacific demand
ANA opens new domestic lounges at New Chitose Airport
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Asia’s People Mover

The AirAsia effect continues to spread.

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