key.Aero http://www.key.aero The Homepage of Aviation en-gb Copyright 2009 Key Publishing Limited Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:09:35 GMT 240 http://www.key.aero/images/logos/home.jpg key.Aero http://www.key.aero Boeing's 787 testing update http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2488 Boeing has released latest details of its 787 Dreamliner test programme. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:41:34 GMT First US company chooses Superjet http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2484 A US lessor has ordered Sukhoi's Superjet. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:05:41 GMT Germans slap air passenger tax on flights http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2480 The German government has decided to impose an unpopular air passenger tax. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:41 GMT A380 arrives at Manchester http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2476 The first Airbus A380 has touched down at Manchester Airport. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:08:17 GMT Air France A380 to Japan http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2474 Air France has used an Airbus A380 on the Paris to Tokyo service for the first time. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:35:38 GMT JAL slims down http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2473 Troubled Japan Airlines has announced route closures and "aircraft downsizing measures". Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:37:06 GMT UPDATED: Mexicana files for insolvency http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2382 Mexican airline Mexicana, part of the oneworld alliance, has filed for insolvency. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:28:27 GMT Q400 for new Egyptian airline http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2468 Smart Aviation Company of Cairo, Egypt, has signed an order for two Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:20:17 GMT Egyptair receives first A330-300 http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2464 Airbus has delivered the first A330-300 to Egyptair. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:34:05 GMT SAS to phase out all MD-90 aircraft http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2462 SAS is to phase out all of its MD-90 aircraft by leasing them to "an undisclosed US airline". Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:52:06 GMT Boeing sets first 787 delivery date http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2458 Boeing has announced that the first 787 Dreamliner is "expected" in the "middle of the first quarter of 2011". Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:09:27 GMT Aer Arann seeks protection http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2457 Irish airline Aer Arann has entered 'interim examinership'. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:54:02 GMT Embraer 190 lost in China http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2447 An Embraer 190 operated by Henan Airlines has crashed on landing in China. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:46:21 GMT Video: 747-8's million-pound lift http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2446 Boeing's new 747-8 Freighter has flown at a weight of over a million pounds. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:29:14 GMT Kiss failure hits Viking http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2439 The collapse of UK-based holiday company Kiss Flights has impacted on Swedish airline Viking Airlines. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:28:49 GMT BAA strike averted http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2438 The threatened strike by BAA workers has been called off. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:07:55 GMT Tibet Airlines to launch with A319 http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2434 Tibet Airlines has chosen the Airbus A319 to launch its services. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:09:41 GMT A380 to Manchester http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2426 The Airbus A380 lands for the first time at the airport on September 1. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:14:19 GMT PacificFlier no longer flying? http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2425 Micronesian Palau Island-based airline PacificFlier seems to have suspended operations. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:52:43 GMT BAA airport workers vote to strike http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2424 Britain's air travellers are set to suffer more strike misery as BAA workers have voted to undertake strike action. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:08:33 GMT AirAsia claims world sales record for tickets http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2423 AirAsia has claimed a world record for air ticket sales with "more than 500,000 seats" sold in 24 hours. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:54:00 GMT Picture: United/Continental's merged livery http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2417 United and Continental have revealed the visual branding for their new merged airline. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:13:35 GMT Thai confirms A330 buy http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2411 Thai Airways International has finalised its buy of seven Airbus A330-300s. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:58:39 GMT Air India seeks damages over 787 delays http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2410 Air India is "taking a harsh line against American aircraft major Boeing for its failure in delivering the 787 Dreamliner". Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:11:00 GMT FEATURE: airBaltic - The big airline from the small country http://www.key.aero/view_feature.asp?id=66 Airliner World magazine reports on the airline's plans to be a force in European skies following Latvia's entry into the European Union. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:24:53 GMT Flybe teams up with Finnair http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2404 Flybe has announced it has reached agreement with Finnair to provide regional services in Scandinavia. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:04:54 GMT Leasing company cuts airliner orders http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2393 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has reduced its aircraft orders. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:44:32 GMT Porter's extra Q400s http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2392 Porter Airlines has signed a firm order for four Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:54:50 GMT Delta to move at JFK http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2386 Delta Air Lines is to move its international operations at New York's JFK International Airport. Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:55:49 GMT Updated: BAE's 146 sales continue http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2363 BAE Systems continues to find customers for its second-hand BAe 146 jetliner. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:50:17 GMT Gazipaşa opens in Turkey http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2383 TAV Holdings has opened a new airport at Gazipaşa in Alanya, Turkey. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:11:09 GMT Drill in Zimbabwe causes panic http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2381 A safety drill at Zimbabwe's Harare International Airport was mistaken for a real aircraft accident. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 11:50:32 GMT First new airport in Russia for 25 years http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2380 Gelendzhik's new airport in Russia's Black Sea resort area has opened. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 11:28:52 GMT Iberia boosts A340 fleet http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2376 Iberia has received its fifth new Airbus A340-600 this year. Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:07:26 GMT Cathay to buy more Boeings too http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2375 Cathay Pacific Airways wants six more Boeing 777-300ERs. Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:59:25 GMT Cathay Pacific order A350 http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2369 Cathay Pacific Airways has selected the Airbus A350 XWB. Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:05:04 GMT Blue1's first 717 http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2368 Finnish airline Blue1 has received its first Boeing 717-200. Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:27:19 GMT More A320s for Shenzhen http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2364 Shenzhen Airlines is to buy ten Airbus A320s. Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:12:54 GMT UK Government to Sell NATS Stake? http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2360 The UK Treasury may sell its stake in NATS. Mon, 2 Aug 2010 15:44:16 GMT New Name for Manston http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2358 Kent International will now be known as Manston, Kent's International Airport. Mon, 2 Aug 2010 15:41:40 GMT