All air transport news – Page 413
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AIX: Cabin interiors market takes cues from car industry
Aircraft cabin interiors will increasingly take cues from the car industry, which shares the unique challenge of keeping customers happy and comfortable for long periods of time in a confined space. Unlike the automobile sector, however, lead times to develop new aircraft cabins can take years rather than months – ...
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PICTURES: Maiden flight of Ilyushin Il-112V transport
The Ilyushin Il-112V military turboprop completed its maiden flight on 30 March from the VASO manufacturing plant in Voronezh.
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Harbour Air aims to lead electric flight with Beaver seaplanes
Some old planes in Canada may be getting very new engines, and could become the first electric-powered passenger aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Britten-Norman pledges return to civil manufacturing
Perhaps Britten-Norman's greatest success is that it has survived. In its early 1970s heyday, the UK's only commercial aircraft manufacturer – since BAE Systems axed its regional jet activities in 2001 – was shipping 100 piston-twin BN-2 Islanders a year. Today, annual production of its no-nonsense utility and nine-passenger transport ...
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PICTURES: Airbus shows off second ANA A380
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways’ second Airbus A380 has rolled out of the airframer’s paint facilities bearing a green variant of the specially-commissioned ‘sea turtle’ livery.
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AnalysisBoeing finally takes its 737 Max message public
After months of relative quiet, Boeing on 27 March took its 737 Max message public.
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PICTURES: Airbus aims to deliver first Delta A330-900 by May
Airbus expects to deliver the first A330-900 to Delta Air Lines within the next two months as it works to stabilise production of the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered twinjet during 2019.
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PICTURE: Spanish carrier Evelop receives first A350
Evelop Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350.
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Lufthansa A350 and 787 order driven by Frankfurt constraints
Constraints at Lufthansa's flagship Frankfurt hub were behind its order for 40 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s earlier this month, says group chief executive Carsten Spohr.
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Lufthansa chief believes 737 Max 'safe' to order
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr believes the Boeing 737 Max is safe to order, as the group evaluates options for a significant narrowbody replacement programme.
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Boeing unveils 737 Max software changes as grounding continues
Boeing has disclosed details of a software update to its 737 Max that the company says eliminates the chance erroneous data can cause onboard computers to place the aircraft into a dive.
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UTC to test hybrid-electric propulsion system on Dash 8
United Technologies (UTC) plans to fly by 2022 a hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator system installed on a modified Bombardier Dash 8-100, with an electric motor supporting one of the aircraft's turboprop engines during take-off and climb.
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Analysis
IFEC holds place as key growth sector
Keeping passengers connected and entertained during flights has created one of the biggest growth sectors in aviation over the past decade – and its expansion shows no sign of slowing.
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PICTURES: E190-E2 makes Langkawi debut
The Embraer 190-E2 has made its debut at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, with a fully equipped cabin for customer visits.
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FAA staff cleared to join MRJ certification flights
Mitsubishi Aircraft has received a letter of authorisation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that clears its staff to fly on the MRJ regional jet during its certification flight test programme.
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LIMA: Malaysia eyes step change in aerospace development
Malaysia sees great potential from futuristic flying vehicles, as it works to further develop its aerospace ecosystem.
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DOT launches committee to review FAA aircraft certification
The US Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for independent special committee to review the aircraft certification process of Boeing-built aircraft including the 737 Max series following two fatal crashes of those aircraft within five months.
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Boeing engages pilots, technicians and regulators on 737 Max
Boeing has started holding information sessions with pilots, technical leaders and regulators on the Boeing 737 Max as it works towards having the global grounding of the fleet lifted.
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Opinion
OPINION: Response to Max crashes will define Boeing's reputation
Bilateral arrangements in aviation safety rely on the assumption that the rules and practices across different jurisdictions are largely interchangeable.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The questions around sole-source power and the NMA
A key talking point around Boeing's planned New Mid-market Airplane (NMA) – and there are several – is whether a choice of engines will be offered. And as the trend for sole-sourcing powerplants grows, could the results of Boeing's NMA strategy serve to fast-track more consolidation in the engine OEM ...