All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 286
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Russia's Transaero set to take four 700-seat A380s
Russia's Transaero is set to become the launch carrier for the Airbus A380 in the country, after signing a tentative agreement to take four of the type. The...
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US Airways sees different economics in an economy plus offering
US Airways has no plans to follow its legacy peers at Delta and United-Continental in configuring its aircraft with a premium economy offering.
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United-Continental to offer in-flight connectivity fleet-wide
Star Alliance member United-Continental intends to offer in-flight Internet connectivity across its entire mainline fleet, and the carrier has tapped Panasonic...
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NewsGE-AVIC avionics joint venture still under scrutiny
A US Congressman is continuing to pressure the Obama Administration for a formal security review of a nearly year-old joint venture agreement between General...
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NewsComposite repairs raise US government monitor’s concerns
US Federal Aviation Administration regulators are taking action to address four safety-related concerns linked to the repair and maintenance of largely composite aircraft such as the Boeing 787, after the issues were highlighted by a US government monitor.
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JetBlue examines expanding legroom offering on E-190s from Boston
JetBlue Airways is considering expanding the number of seats in its "Even More Space" offering on its Embraer E-190s operating from Boston beginning in 2012....
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Azul orders 11 E-195s
Brazilian carrier Azul has forged a contract with Embraer to expand its E-195 fleet through an order for 11 aircraft.
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Flybe sees text and ash-warning benefits from weather satcom
UK regional operator Flybe is planning to offer in-flight mobile communication as a fringe benefit from a satcom installation intended to provide live weather...
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Boeing sets 787 break-even at 1,100 units
Boeing has set its 787 programme a historically high break-even quantity of 1,100 units. The figure was some 100 units higher than had been expected,...
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ANA completes 787's maiden service
All Nippon Airways' (ANA) first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has completed its maiden revenue service from Tokyo's Narita Airport, arriving at Hong Kong's Chep...
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NewsANA makes maiden 787 flight
All Nippon Airways' (ANA) first Boeing 787 has taken off from Tokyo's Narita airport on its inaugural flight. The special charter service departed...
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NewsAir Pacific yet to pick engines as A330s replace 787 order
Fijian operator Air Pacific has yet to select an engine type for its new Airbus A330-200s, for which it opted after dumping its Boeing 787 order earlier...
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NewsBoeing delivers 300th 777-300ER to Biman Bangladesh
Boeing has reached a milestone delivery in its 777-300ER programme, delivering the 300th aircraft to first-time customer Biman Bangaldesh on 21 October. The...
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NewsPICTURE: A350 stabiliser assembly begins
Assembly is under way of the first Airbus A350 horizontal stabiliser, which is being constructed in Getafe, Spain.
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NewsUpgraded Rolls-Royce Trent 900 enters production
Rolls-Royce's first phase of performance improvements for its Trent 900 will enter production by the end of this year, clearing the way for enhanced engines - and providing a 1% cut in specific fuel consumption (SFC) - to be fitted to new-build Airbus A380s from early 2012.
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Fighting fraud
During the past decade, the internet has become a critical channel where airlines can streamline booking, reinforce brands and create a positive customer experience. Unfortunately criminals have been just as fast to develop schemes to target these websites.
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Delta and US Airways await Department of Justice slot review
DoT ruling conditionally clears US Airways-Delta trading plan, but justice department flexes its muscles.
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NewsEngine technology: partners to prosper from others’ kit
The partnering of engine makers Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce gives the venture an expanded palette of power options for new narrow-body aircraft in the 2020 timeframe and beyond.
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NewsSouthwest ponders retrofitting its fleet with Boeing’s Sky Interior
Southwest Airlines is studying retrofitting a portion of its fleet with elements of Boeing's Sky Interior featured on its new 737-700s. Carrier chief...
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NewsTurboprop industry growth switches on and off
As the price of fuel continues to steadily climb, many carriers are looking to turboprops for value