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Australian regional tourism operators are bracing for the worst after the grounding of Tiger Airways, with the peak national tourism body warning that a prolonged outage could have devastating effects on the industry. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has indicated that it may take Tiger to the Federal Court
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CAE, a leading provider of simulation and modeling technologies, announced a significant number of contracts with airline customers worldwide, totaling approximately C$100 million. The contracts include the sale of six CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators to British Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Skymark Airlines, US Airways, and an undisclosed North American
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Airbus and Boeing are gearing up to announce tens of billions of dollars' worth of plane orders at the Paris Air Show, with Qatar Airways leading the way with a $1.7 billion deal for six Boeing 777-300ER jets. Meanwhile, Airbus is expected to report an order for 30
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Pieces of wreckage from Air France Flight 447, which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 with 228 people on board, have been recovered by underwater teams. The latest search, using a deep-sea vessel and robotic equipment, has been underway since last month, covering an area of approximately 3,900
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an emergency directive that will require operators of specific early Boeing 737 models to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage. This action will initially apply to approximately 175 aircraft worldwide, with 80 of those aircraft registered in the United States.
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As the South Korean government considers scrapping its plan to build a new international airport, the country's aviation industry is facing significant uncertainty. The decision to abandon the expensive building program is due to economic concerns, according to sources in the ruling camp. Meanwhile, the defense ministry is
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Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has completed the acquisition and leaseback of two Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The deal, facilitated by Standard Chartered Bank, marks a significant milestone in Gulf Air's fleet expansion. The two aircraft were purchased from Airbus and have been delivered to Gulf Air,
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Boeing has entered into an agreement with United Continental Holdings Inc, the parent company of United Airlines and Continental Airlines, to upgrade the fuel efficiency of their Boeing 777 fleet. The Performance Improvement Package involves modifying the aircraft with a software change to enable a drooped aileron, a ram air
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Asia Pulse, a real-time, Asia-based wire, has provided an executive briefing on the electronics industry, highlighting key developments and trends in the region. The report, dated March 22, 2011, covers various sectors including aviation, consumer electronics, and manufacturing. State-run SriLankan Airlines has partnered with SIM Industries to offer flight simulator
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Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani's 2009 promise to upgrade the airports in Gilgit and Skardu remains unfulfilled, leaving locals to wonder if it was a mere electioneering tactic. The airports, crucial for tourism and mountaineering expeditions, lack the facilities and infrastructure of international-level airports. The current situation
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The Middle East aviation industry is witnessing a series of significant developments, including plane crashes, terminal openings, airport upgrades, and new service announcements. In Iran, a Boeing 727 passenger plane crashed near the north-western city of Orumiyeh, resulting in over 70 fatalities. Meanwhile, in Jordan, the opening date of the
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Asiana Airlines, a leading South Korean carrier, has signed an order for six Airbus A380 double-decker superjumbos, marking its entry into the growing A380 fleet. The order comes amidst ongoing decisions regarding engine selection, with Asiana yet to choose between Rolls-Royce Trent and General Electric/Pratt & Whitney engines. The
