All air transport news – Page 979
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Australia investigates AirAsia X A330 low altitude approach
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating two incidents last week in which an AirAsia X aircraft flew too low while approaching Gold...
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This Week Briefings
FAULTY ALTIMETER CAUSED TURKISH 737 THRUST CUT SCHIPHOL CRASH Dutch investigators have concluded an incorrect reading of the radio altimeter led a...
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Airbus softens target date for re-engined A320
Airbus has tempered its previously-declared July timeline for a decision on re-engining the A320 family, opting for a more tentative attitude on the future...
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Airbus aims to crush CSeries with A320 'NEO'
Airbus aims destroy the business case of the Bombardier CSeries with its proposed A320 'new engine option' (NEO), but will not make fundamental changes to...
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Airbus raises A380 order forecast
Airbus is raising its expectations on A380 orders this year to 20 aircraft.
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Space research programme focused on Australia's special capabilities
The Australian Space Research Programme is designed to channel funds to areas of space science where the country already has expertise, including scramjet...
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Ocean Sky goes on European FBO shopping spree
Ocean Sky's ambition to become one of the top three business aviation service providers in Europe have taken a step...
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Airbus aims for 20-plus A380 deliveries in 2010
Airbus is aiming to deliver at least 20 A380 aircraft this year, the airframer believing that it is making good progress on smoothing the production process. Speaking...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
RYANAIR The budget carrier will not have to compensate passengers delayed by a September 2007 technical fault in Lubeck, after a German court...
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A350 Cabin 0 test rig will validate systems
Airbus has built a 37m (121ft) -long A350 XWB cabin test rig at its Hamburg plant as part of its drive to maximise system maturity ahead of first flight.
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Inquiry blames runway sealant for Airlink ERJ overrun
South African investigators have concluded that an Airlink Embraer ERJ-135 overran at George Airport after a protective sealant, applied during pavement...
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VIDEO: Turkish Airlines disputes crash inquiry findings on stall recovery
Turkish Airlines has expressed reservations about conclusions of the Dutch inquiry into the crash of a Boeing 737-800 on approach to Amsterdam, notably over...
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PICTURES: A350 systems testing gathers pace on flightdeck and cabin engineering mock-ups
Airbus is undertaking intensive testing of A350 XWB systems across its various plants as part of the ongoing development effort to ensure a high level of...
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Indonesia's IAe developing new 19-seat aircraft
Indonesian Aerospace has kicked off a three-year programme to develop a new 19-seat turboprop aircraft aimed at small domestic charter operators demanding...
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Cathay agrees with Hong Kong govt report on A330 high-speed landing
Cathay Pacific Airways says a report issued by Hong Kong authorities on an A330-300 high-speed landing last month is "consistent" with its understanding...
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Embraer months from deciding fate of Chinese plant
Brazilian airframer Embraer says it will decide by August whether or not to shutter its Chinese plant Harbin Embraer. At present, the Harbin Embraer...
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Boeing adds 20 777s to order backlog
Boeing added 20 new orders for the 777 this week, but also lost signed orders for another four 777s.
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Interview: Germanwings CEO Thomas Winkelmann
The opening of its sixth base, this one in the north German city of Hannover, marks the latest step in the development of Lufthansa’s low-cost carrier Germanwings.
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EBACE: Emerald eyes Middle Eastern charter market
The first of three Bombardier CRJ200 jets sold to Middle Eastern operator Emerald Jets by MAC Aircraft Sales is on static display here at EBACE.