All air transport news – Page 1593
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NewsBAE springs audit on Airbus to decide on 20% stake disposal
BAE Systems is to carry out an audit of Airbus in order to assist in deciding whether to proceed with disposing of its 20% shareholding of the European airframer.
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NewsTunisair to increase range of Airbus A319 fleet
Tunisian flag-carrier Tunisair has ordered an extended-range Airbus A319 and is to modify up to another three A319s in its fleet to the same higher-range configuration.
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NewsAirbus begins installation of A380 wing reinforcements as interim fix after test rupture
Airbus has begun to install a strengthening package on to the wing of a completed A380 as an interim solution after the static-test specimen suffered a premature rupture during its ultimate load test.
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NewsCanada: ‘Old data’ led to October 2004 crash on take-off of MK Airlines 747 freighter
Canadian investigators are recommending the installation of systems to warn crews of inadequate take-off performance following the fatal loss of an MK Airlines Boeing 747-200 freighter during departure from Halifax nearly two years ago.
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Airliners to auto-taxi through fog
European group bids to improve ground traffic flow with technology that steers airliners safely to airport terminal
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Bill could halt federal funding of US airport A380 upgrades
Representative labels spending to prepare 18 hubs as ‘patently unfair’ on taxpayers
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Tu-154 production could restart
Tupolev assembly facility may be reopened as trade embargoes push Tehran to consider major trijet order