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First completed Boeing 777X emerges from final assembly
/ | 2 Comments on First completed Boeing 777X emerges from final assemblyBoeing has unveiled the first 777X static test aircraft at its Everett facility just outside Seattle. Test flights were due to begin in early 2019.
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Fancy some airport memorabilia? This is the auction for you
/ | 4 Comments on Fancy some airport memorabilia? This is the auction for youLondon Heathrow Airport has released further items from its now decommissioned Terminal One to be sold to the highest bidder at an online public auction.
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On demand: Will the gig-economy for professional pilots takeoff?
/ | 3 Comments on On demand: Will the gig-economy for professional pilots takeoff?With the global pilot shortage regularly making headlines, having pilots able to urgently provide short-term services makes sense at face value. But the increase in on-demand aircrew service providers and agencies looks set to be tested by aviation regulators.
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A Virgin Australia cadet pilot looks to the future
/ | 1 Comment on A Virgin Australia cadet pilot looks to the futureAnticipating the global pilot shortage, Virgin Australia launched its own pilot cadetship program in 2012. One cadet guides us through his story.
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Brisbane Airport completes construction of first taxiways for new runway
/ | 7 Comments on Brisbane Airport completes construction of first taxiways for new runwayBrisbane Airport says taxiways linking the new runway with the domestic and international terminals and the rest of the airfield have been completed.
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Singapore Airlines to upgauge Adelaide to Airbus A350-900
/ | 8 Comments on Singapore Airlines to upgauge Adelaide to Airbus A350-900Singapore Airlines has chosen Adelaide to debut its new two-class A350-900 configured for medium-haul operations, with flights starting December 18 2018.
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