All air transport news – Page 1391
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Airbus claims electrical braking system first on A340-600
Airbus is claiming a technical first after the successful trial on its A340-600 ...
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KLM takes first Boeing 777-300ER
KLM has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER, the first of three new types to join the SkyTeam carrier's fleet this year. The aircraft will seat...
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Heathrow fuel problems trigger US Airways to mull legal action
US Airways is scrambling to sign a refuelling contract to enable it to launch transatlantic flights from London Heathrow at the end of next month after the...
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NewsAirbus A380 could be used as airborne casino
The A380 could be adopted as the platform for an airborne casino within five years, after it emerged that Airbus ...
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Second 787 could overtake first as production progresses
Boeing's progress with the second 787 is swiftly overtaking efforts to finish assembly...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Sikorsky S-76D progress
assembly First Sikorsky S-76D starts to take shape Sikorsky S-76D programme manager Mark Hammond says that the first two fuselage assemblies...
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Neeleman’s Brazilian plans start to crystallise
Former JetBlue chief executive David Neeleman is continuing discussions with Brazilian civil aviation authorities and carriers with an eye on developing...
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SpiritAero mulls adding “multi-use” tooling if 737 rate jumps
Spirit AeroSystems is considering a plan to invest in "multi-use" production capacity if Boeing decides to increase 737 output. "We are looking at...
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NewsDOT to consider prize money for alternative fuels breakthroughs
US government officials may offer cash prizes in order to quicken development of alternatives to fossil fuels for airliners.
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PICTURE: Airbus tests noise-reducing technology on A340-600 development aircraft
Airbus's A340-600 development aircraft (F-WWCA) is flight testing technology to reduce noise inside airliner cabins. The...
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Airbus lines up A380 for ANA bid
Airbus will pitch the A380 at All Nippon Airways following the airline's recent...
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US regional CRJ fleets feel the squeeze
Chautauqua Airlines is to begin culling its Bombardier CRJ200s fleet this year, while fellow US regional carrier SkyWest is to reduce the block hours of...