All air transport news – Page 1195
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Hong Kong disputes report blaming fatigue for Cathay ground collision
Flight standards authorities in Hong Kong are disputing Swedish investigators' findings that fatigue contributed to a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747's sustaining...
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New Nose unveils carbonfibre seaplane
A new carbonfibre twin-engined seaplane based on the design of the 1949 Grumman Albatross has been unveiled by US engineering firm The New Nose, which is...
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R-R undertakes secret studies into public perception of open rotors
Rolls-Royce believes its "holy grail" quest for a low-noise high-efficiency open rotor engine could finally have ended following promising early tests -...
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Abu Dhabi opens second runway
Abu Dhabi International Airport has opened a second runway, following completion of construction last month. Etihad Airways became the first carrier...
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Lufthansa to take mixture of E-190s and E-195s
Lufthansa has detailed its order for Embraer E-Jets, confirming it will take a mixture of E-190 and larger-capacity E-195 aircraft from the Brazilian airframer.
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Greek navy prioritises maritime patrol aircraft contest
Acquiring a new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft is now the top procurement priority for the Greek navy, with the nation's six Lockheed P-3B Orions nearing...
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Airbus-owned A340 flies P&W geared turbofan engine
An Airbus-owned A340 has embarked a 75 flight hour test programme for the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine. The initial...
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JAL takes first Embraer 170
Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer 170, but it not will start services until early February as the twinjet will initially be used for...
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Boeing still plans to complete 787 maiden flight this year
Boeing is still aiming to get the 787 airborne before the end of the year, despite the ongoing industrial stoppage that has brought production at its plants...
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Lessors urge Airbus and Boeing to rein back production
As airliner output heads to record levels, two leading aircraft lessors have urged Airbus and Boeing to re-examine their production rates amid warnings that...
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Incorrect flight data led Qantas A330 to descend sharply: ATSB
A Qantas Airways Airbus A330 that descended suddenly appears to have received faulty data from one of its units and this then played havoc with the aircraft's...
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US Army considers major changes for Aerial Common Sensor acquisition strategy
The US Army is considering major changes to its acquisition strategy for a new Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) fleet that could stretch out the schedule and cost...
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Business: Briefing
LATECOERE INTERIMS HIT BY SITE TALKS COLLAPSE SUPPLIERS French aerostructures and wiring systems maker Latécoère is pushing for...
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Jet, Kingfisher unveil extensive alliance but no cross-equity
Jet, Kingfisher unveil extensive alliance but no cross-equity
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Qantas A330 descended 1,000ft within seconds
Australian investigators are focusing on a possible flight-control system issue on the Qantas Airbus A330-300 that descended suddenly, resulting in around...
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Latest E-190 decision drops US Airways' firm orders to 42
US Airways' decision not to confirm firm orders for five Embraer 190s during the third quarter brings to 15 the total number of the type it has opted to...
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Talks underway over Grand China's ERJ deliveries
Negotiations are underway concerning the pace at which Hainan Airlines' regional subsidiary Grand China Express will take Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets.
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E-190 to perform London City trials on 1 November
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has scheduled a range of E-190 flight trials at London City Airport for 1 November with a view to securing steep approach...
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MAS defers widebody order plans
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has put longstanding plans for a sizeable widebody aircraft order on hold amid the global economic uncertainty. MAS has been...