All air transport news – Page 1521
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Network 2006: Service message
A brighter outlook for the US market, strong growth in Mexico and the recovery of airports hit by Hurricane Katrina featured at this year’s Network route planning event for the Americas
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BA to raise pilot and flight attendant retirement ages
Pilots to fly to 60 and flight attendants 65 in radical move to tackle pensions deficit
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A380 poised for crucial exit trial
Airbus confident of safely evacuating over 750 people during full-scale test monitored by FAA and EASA observers
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Airbus studies emergency traffic avoidance system to act without pilots
Airbus is studying development of an advanced traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) that would automatically manoeuvre the aircraft away from a potential mid-air threat without input from the flightcrew.
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Investigation reveals Greek Helios crash was ‘waiting to happen’
Catalogue of latent errors culminated in the 737 disaster in which 121 people died, according to chief investigator
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Airbus aims to counter 787 stretch with heavier A350
Customers prompt European manufacturer to consider growth version of twinjet
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ILFC predicts A380 demand surge
Leasing company forecasts flurry of orders, with the yet-to-be-launched 650-seat stretch to dominate
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Airbus seeks new buyers for Emirates A340-600s
Dubai carrier ponders order deferral until airframer clarifies plans for enhanced model
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Laser on track for intercept test
Restructured programme is holding schedule, but faces a critical demonstration before production can begin