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India could ban airlines from complying with EU ETS
India could soon become the next country to prohibit its airlines from complying with the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS).
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EASA withdraws Pakistan International Airlines maintenance approval
Pakistan International Airlines appears to be heading for renewed conflict with European safety authorities after regulators withdrew the carrier's maintenance...
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ISTAT 2012: Airbus nearing A320 family Sharklet retrofit launch
As it continues flight testing for its fuel-saving Sharklet for introduction later this year, Airbus is nearing launch of a retrofit plan for existing A320...
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MRO firm Aveos files for bankruptcy protection
Canadian maintenance provider Aveos Fleet Performance has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy protection today.
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IN FOCUS: Manufacturers aim for more comfortable cabin climate
Aircraft manufacturers are freshening up cabin air systems to make travelling at altitude less draining for passengers and crew.
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IN FOCUS: Cabin interior advances beyond seats and IFE
Airframers are ignoring no element of cabin design as they strive to deliver a differentiated flying experience - and bring efficiencies to bear.
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Norway, Sweden investigate 'mystery' C-130J crash
Norwegian and Swedish authorities have launched investigations into the cause of a 15 March crash which killed all five crew members on board one of the Royal Norwegian Air Force's Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports.
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Air France revamps flight safety analysis procedures
Air France is amending its flight-safety analysis procedures, introducing a new position to quicken its response and assessment of incidents.
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Argentina caps aviation fuel prices
The Argentinean government has ordered local aviation fuel providers to cap their prices at a maximum based on automotive fuel prices at nearby petrol stations.
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IN FOCUS: Thales looks to 'gesture control' IFE system
In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems will soon do away with touchscreens and handsets if a prototype under development by Thales makes it through to production.
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Saravia looks at Q400 as Russian certification advances
Russian provincial carrier Saravia is looking to place an order for three Bombardier Q400 turboprops, although the type has yet to achieve approval from the country's certification authorities.
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IN FOCUS: IFE sector looks to the future
In-flight entertainment and connectivity may add to aircraft weight and the maintenance burden, but evolution in the field continues as airlines strive to keep pace with what travellers want.
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UPS agrees to acquire TNT Express for €5.2b
Freight giant UPS has agreed in principle to acquire TNT Express through an all-cash offer which values TNT at €5.16 billion ($6.77 billion). UPS will...
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Australia’s Ferra Engineering awarded MH-60R supply deal
Lockheed Martin has awarded Australian firm Ferra Engineering an Australian dollars (A$) 6 million ($6.3 million) contract to supply weapons pylons and mission...
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India receives upgraded An-32s from Ukraine
India has taken delivery of the third batch of five upgraded Antonov An-32 transport aircraft following their modernisation in the Ukraine. Ukraine...
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Hairline cracks found on three of Air New Zealand's ATR 72-500s
Air New Zealand has confirmed that three of its ATR 72-500 turboprops that have undergone inspections will "require additional work" and be put out of service...
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Hairline cracks ground Air New Zealand’s ATR 72-500s
Air New Zealand grounded its entire fleet of ATR 72-500 turboprops on 18 March after discovering hairline cracks around the cockpit windows of one aircraft. Two...
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Australia confirms order for sixth C-17
Australia will acquire a sixth Boeing C-17A Globemaster III in a Foreign Military Sales deal worth A$280 million ($297 million) ...
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REDjet ceases operations blaming subsidised rivals
Caribbean carrier REDjet has grounded its fleet, blaming state-subsidised rivals for slashing prices to such a degree that it was unable to compete. The...
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Sixteen killed in Turkish Black Hawk crash
Twelve Turkish personnel and four Afghan civilians were killed when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed on 16 March ...