All air transport news – Page 1220
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OSHKOSH 2008: Big Foot takes a giant step forward
It was described in an EAA publication as a “Super Cub on Steroids” when the first Sherpa prototype appeared at Oshkosh 14 years ago. Now the jumbo-tired tail dragger prototype is back at AirVenture but this time alongside its latest variant the K650T, powered by a Honeywell turbine engine ...
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US investigators press for A320 modifications
US investigators are pressing for the Federal Aviation Administration to mandate modifications to Airbus A320-family power-distribution systems after revealing...
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OSHKOSH 2008: Impressive Legacy eyecatcher at AeroShell Square
Impressive Legacy eyecatcher at AeroShell Square
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Rutan: Fatigue 'is not an issue' for WhiteKnightTwo
Unveiling Virgin Galactic’s WhiteKnightTwo on 28 July its prime contractor Scaled Composites denied that fatigue would be a problem...
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Parker agrees deal to develop fly-by-wire systems for Bombardier
Development of the fly-by-wire systems for the Bombardier CSeries by Parker Aerospace is just the beginning of a 10-year, $3.5 billion deal covering four...
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Opinion
Comment: Lessons unheeded
US defence contractors must be more honest about their outsourcing policies if they are to avoid embarrassing moments in future and stand any chance of beating foreign competitors
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Comment: Giant pressure on Airbus's goliath
Things get serious for the A380 this week, as Emirates becomes the second airline to start earning money with the giant. Airbus will begin to face a stern...
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Business: bad week
JetBlue Airways A $21 million profit in the second quarter of 2007 turned into a $7 million loss this year, leading the New York Kennedy-based carrier to...
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Business quote of the week
Quote of the week "Park the history. The A380 is a good aircraft - it's been worth waiting for" Emirates Airline president Tim CLARK welcomes...
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Show US the money
Should European governments use taxes raised from airlines to fund research and incentives to promote greener aviation? Yes, but they almost certainly will not
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US Environmental Protection Agency re-evaluates role on aircraft emissions
US AGENCY RE-EVALUATES ROLE ON EMISSIONS Under pressure from US states and environmental groups, the US...
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A perfect storm
It is crunch time for aviation. Recession, the spiralling price of oil and European insistence on an emissions trading scheme are painting a gloomy picture
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Emissions Clampdown - But will cleaner engines be forgotten?
Europe is poised to decide how to deal with NOx, but will the authorities take into account advances in engine technology?