All air transport news – Page 660
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NewsLAAD: Boeing looks to establish KC-390 logistics system
Boeing will propose the establishment of a global logistics system to support Embraer's KC-390 transport and tanker ...
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NewsINTERIORS: Pace takes wraps off A350 cabin configurator
Software engineering firm Pace is helping Airbus bring its developmental A350 XWB to life thanks to a new configuration program created by the Berlin-based company.
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INTERIORS: Avio unveils economy class prototype seat
Italy's Avio Interiors has gone into the lightweight fast lane with a largely composite economy class seat prototype, which it has developed together with legendary car maker Lamborghini.
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NewsINTERIORS: Airbus pitches extra-wide seat for 'growing' A320 passengers
Airbus is to offer airlines the option of an extra-wide 20in (51cm) seat on its A320 family aircraft which it believes will allow carriers to generate additional ancillary revenue.
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Korean Air completes stake purchase in Czech Airlines
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of a 44% stake in Czech Airlines, becoming the carrier's second largest shareholder. This acquisition will...
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INTERIORS: Condor selects MacCarthy retrofit lavatories
UK interior refurbishment specialist MacCarthy is targeting Boeing 767 and 757 customers with the latest generation of its retrofit lavatory.
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INTERIORS: EAM Worldwide bids for a share of escape slide market
EAM Worldwide is hoping to take on the incumbents in the market for escape slides with its first product in the segment.
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American targets mid-size cities in LAX expansion
American Airlines plans to add new nonstop flights to five cities around the USA from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) from 27 August. The Fort...
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NewsCSeries on track for first flight in June, says Bombardier
The Bombardier CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV-1) is on schedule to make its first flight by June. "The first CSeries aircraft is on target for its...
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NewsLAAD: Guatemala finalises deal for six Super Tucanos
Guatemala has finalised a previously announced deal for six Embraer Super Tucanos ...
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NewsPorter confirms CSeries order
Toronto-based Porter Airlines has signed a conditional purchase order for 12 Bombardier CSeries 100 aircraft and options for an additional 18, as well as...
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Hawaiian to launch Beijing service, cuts Manila flights
Hawaiian Airlines plans to begin thrice-weekly service between Honolulu and Beijing on 16 April 2014 pending regulatory approval by Chinese and US authorities. The...
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INTERIOR: Sogerma unveils premium seat siblings
French interiors and aerostructures group EADS Sogerma has unveiled its first premium economy class seat and a related business class variant for narrowbody...
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ANALYSIS: Why would an airline choose to mix the Max and Neo?
Turkish Airlines' commitment to order 75 Boeing 737 Max aircraft brings to four the number of airlines that have plumped for both Max and Airbus A320neo...
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NewsINTERIORS: Arinc's Cabin Connect set to go live with Virgin Atlantic
Arinc is nearing a major milestone with its Cabin Connect in-flight wi-fi system as Virgin Atlantic prepares to go "live" with the service on three of its Airbus A330s.
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NewsBattle brews over US Navy C-2A Greyhound replacement
A battle is brewing between Northrop Grumman and Bell Boeing over the US Navy's nascent requirement to replace its C-2A. transports ...
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INTERIORS: SAA to equip A320s with Rockwell Paves IFE
Rockwell Collins claims its Skybox is the first airworthy and fielded cabin solution that wirelessly streams Hollywood-protected content, including from an on-board Apple iTunes library, on-demand using up to 10 Apple iOS devices.
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Batik Air to start operations on 3 May
Indonesia's Lion Air is gearing up for the launch of Batik Air, its second new airline in less than two months. Batik, a full-service carrier, will...
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ANALYSIS: How do MRO labour rates compare globally?
The gap in labour rates for maintenance, repair and overhaul in North America compared to emerging regions is narrowing at a faster-than-anticipated rate,...
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NewsA350 first flight in three months, after Paris air show
Airbus is planning to conduct the first flight of the A350 in about three months, likely after the Paris air show. "It will be around mid-year, just...