All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 84
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AIX: Biometric testing tells airlines what passengers want
Biometric tests can tell airlines what passengers want
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AIX: Nordwind selects Inflight Canada system
Russia’s Nordwind Airlines has selected Inflight Canada’s PSS+ in-flight connectivity system for its new fleet of six Boeing 777-300ERs.
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AIX: All-round view makes aircraft a high-visibility zone
Passengers familiar with the view-from-outside delivered by external-mounted cameras are in for a surprise when they get a look through Latecoere’s new “360” system. Mounted either on the belly or roof, the 360 is a small 4k resolution camera with bubble-view anamorphic lens and modern processing power to deliver – ...
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NewsAIX: Celestica carves a niche in legacy aircraft
For Canadian electronics wizards Celestica, the path to the future joins legacy hardware with sophisticated stock control systems and careful technology selection to slash the cost of supporting out-of-production aircraft.
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A330-800 certification on schedule for second half of 2019
Airbus is half way through the flight-test programme for the A330-800 and on course to receive certification in the second half of 2019.
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FAA to begin 737 Max software final review in 'coming weeks'
The Federal Aviation Administration now expects to receive Boeing's final 737 Max software update in the "coming weeks", saying Boeing needs more time to develop the fix.
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AIX: American Airlines eyes more wi-fi sponsorship deals
American Airlines passengers will be given free access to Apple Music through the carrier's ViaSat Ka-band in-flight connectivity service, thanks to a new sponsorship deal with the tech giant which could help pave the way to making paid-for onboard wi-fi a thing of the past.
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AIX: Star Alliance plans one-stop digital shop
Passengers travelling on Star Alliance carriers will eventually be able to access everything they need to know about any of the group's 28 members through the app or website of their preferred airline, under a new digital services platform that is being rolled out this year and next.
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AIX: Cabin interiors market takes cues from car industry
Aircraft cabin interiors will increasingly take cues from the car industry, which shares the unique challenge of keeping customers happy and comfortable for long periods of time in a confined space. Unlike the automobile sector, however, lead times to develop new aircraft cabins can take years rather than months – ...
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PICTURES: Maiden flight of Ilyushin Il-112V transport
The Ilyushin Il-112V military turboprop completed its maiden flight on 30 March from the VASO manufacturing plant in Voronezh.
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PICTURES: Airbus shows off second ANA A380
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways’ second Airbus A380 has rolled out of the airframer’s paint facilities bearing a green variant of the specially-commissioned ‘sea turtle’ livery.
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AnalysisBoeing finally takes its 737 Max message public
After months of relative quiet, Boeing on 27 March took its 737 Max message public.
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PICTURES: Airbus aims to deliver first Delta A330-900 by May
Airbus expects to deliver the first A330-900 to Delta Air Lines within the next two months as it works to stabilise production of the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered twinjet during 2019.
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Boeing unveils 737 Max software changes as grounding continues
Boeing has disclosed details of a software update to its 737 Max that the company says eliminates the chance erroneous data can cause onboard computers to place the aircraft into a dive.
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PICTURES: E190-E2 makes Langkawi debut
The Embraer 190-E2 has made its debut at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, with a fully equipped cabin for customer visits.
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FAA staff cleared to join MRJ certification flights
Mitsubishi Aircraft has received a letter of authorisation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that clears its staff to fly on the MRJ regional jet during its certification flight test programme.
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LIMA: Malaysia eyes step change in aerospace development
Malaysia sees great potential from futuristic flying vehicles, as it works to further develop its aerospace ecosystem.
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Boeing engages pilots, technicians and regulators on 737 Max
Boeing has started holding information sessions with pilots, technical leaders and regulators on the Boeing 737 Max as it works towards having the global grounding of the fleet lifted.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The questions around sole-source power and the NMA
A key talking point around Boeing's planned New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) – and there are several – is whether a choice of engines will be offered. And as the trend for sole-sourcing powerplants grows, could the results of Boeing's NMA strategy serve to fast-track more consolidation in the engine OEM ...
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PICTURE: Airbus shows off second BelugaXL
Airbus has shown off the second high-capacity BelugaXL transport after the aircraft emerged from painting at Toulouse.