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SIA and Lufthansa Group forge extensive partnership involving JV on key routes

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Lufthansa have signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement that will see the two airline groups operating key routes between Singapore and Europe on a joint-venture basis, in addition to significantly expanding codeshare ties and deepening commercial co-operation. Flights between Singapore and both Frankfurt and Munich, as well as flights between Singapore and […]

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Lufthansa fails to halt week-long cabin crew strike

Despite having successfully obtained one-day injunctions through Düsseldorf and Darmstadt labor courts on Tuesday 10th November against striking cabin crew who began a 7-day walk-out on Friday 6th, Lufthansa have failed to see the strike stopped completely after both labor courts ruled against the airline and allowed the cabin crew to continue their strike. 19,000

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China Eastern first Chinese carrier to launch international WI-FI in partnership with Panasonic

China Eastern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier to launch inflight connectivity on international flights, partnering with Panasonic Avionics. The Chinese carrier, which, in partnership with China Telecom Satellite, was also the first to offer Wi-Fi on domestic flights, has installed Panasonic’s award-winning eXConnect inflight connectivity system on its newest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Panasonic

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European MRO base being considered by Middle East collaboration

The Dubai Air Show which runs from the 8th – 12th November has been witness to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company Mubadala, to explore additional areas of cooperation, which could well include a possible European maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. On

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BAA Training to extend A320 cabin crew training availability

Global aviation training solutions provider BAA Training announces new capabilities for Airbus A320 cabin crew personnel training. Training academy is ready to provide clients with full package training at one location for Airbus A320 operators. Adding new facilities and training equipment to the existing ones, BAA Training is able to cover full range of Airbus

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Nauru Airlines joins growing Alkym customer community

Seabury MRO Solutions, formerly known as Volartec, reported the expansion of its customer base with the signing of Nauru Airlines. Nauru Airlines has selected Alkym Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance to help with the process of bringing all airworthiness control tasks in house. Alkym Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance is one

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MRJ suffers further setback to inaugural flight, now set for Nov. 11th

It was at the 47th Paris Airshow that Mitsubishi unveiled its plans for the first Japanese plane to be built since the NAMC YS-11 in the 1960s, an aircraft that never actually became profitable. The development has been subject to a number of delays, including those in the procurement of the Pratt & Whitney engines.

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Singapore Airlines selects GX Aviation powered by Honeywell for high-speed global in-flight Wi-Fi

Honeywell Aerospace will provide its JetWave satellite communications hardware to Singapore Airlines for connection to Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Aviation broadband solution, giving passengers a seamless experience of global high-speed in-flight connectivity and capability. The solution will be provided through Zodiac Inflight Innovations and SITAONAIR and provide a homelike and officelike Wi-Fi experience aboard aircraft via

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Darchem Engineering selects Seal Dynamics as global aftermarket distributor for B737NG insulation blankets

Seal Dynamics, a HEICO Company, have signed a sole aftermarket distribution agreement with Darchem Engineering. Under this agreement, Seal Dynamics will support the commercial airline operators, as well as the MRO facilities, with Darchem’s complete range of B737NG Thrust Reverser and Strut insulation blankets.

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flydubai selects suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for Boeing NG 737-800

Dubai-based flydubai has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics, including the Head-up Guidance System (HGS), MultiScan ThreatTrack weather radar and datalink communications system for 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft. Deliveries will take place during 2016 and 2017. The latest agreement, announced at the Dubai Airshow, marks the continuation of a strong relationship that Rockwell

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