All air transport news – Page 1447
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Required navigation performance procedures win FAA approval in shift towards a performance-based navigation system
The US move towards a performance-based navigation system has taken a step forward with the US Federal Aviation Administration approval for Delta Air Lines to use any required navigation performance (RNP) approach procedure in the USA. Also, Continental Airlines has been approved to use a new lower-visibility approach to Quito, ...
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Alteon on course to validate multi-crew pilot licence course, first customers China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines
Boeing’s Alteon training division says its first multi-crew pilot licence (MPL) training course, with six cadet pilots from two Chinese airlines and six places yet to be filled, will inevitably be a validation process for the new training philosophy and licence type.
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US green groups challenge NOx limits, wanting higher limits
US Environment Protection Agency faces legal action as pollution campaigners aim to raise technology bar
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A380 ready to take off on route-proving flights
Test aircraft MSN002 to fly four trips to 10 airports, but with few passengers aboard
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Emirates weighs up fleet options, possibly rolling over Airbus A330s to fill A380 delay void
Carrier may roll over A330s as it seeks to fill void left by A380 delay and to unify its in-flight product offerings
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P&W gears up for CFM parts run
Engine manufacturer on track for certification of first block of spares under Global Material Solution plan