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NewsAPEX launches Passenger Choice Awards with Nielsen
The World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) - which is rebranding as the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) - has launched the Passenger...
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NewsPICTURES: SpaceX Falcon 9 makes orbit on first attempt
SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 booster from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 1445 EDT today, reporting that the vehicle successfully delivered...
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Aeroconseil touts role in fitting in-flight GSM to A330 VIP
French engineering and air transport services firm Aeroconseil is touting the role it played in fitting an AeroMobile GSM in-flight connectivity system to...
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United brings Microsoft's Zune audio to passengers
United Airlines has broadened its in-flight audio entertainment selection with the introduction of Microsoft's Zune premium digital service on all its aircraft.
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Scramble to rescue Berlin Airport construction schedule
Managers overseeing the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport are preparing to examine the implications of a technical partner's bankruptcy, as well...
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Rostekhnologii seals fleet lease agreement with Aeroflot
Russian state holding firm Rostekhnologii has concluded an agreement with flag-carrier Aeroflot covering purchase and lease of passenger aircraft. The...
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Microtecnica selected to equip Turkey's Hurkus trainer
Parts for Turkey's first Hurkus turboprop trainer have entered assembly, while TAI has selected Microtecnica to deliver the type's environmental control system ...
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Pilots 'can navigate safely through volcanic ash'
The aircraft-mounted passive infrared volcanic ash detector system called Avoid that is being tested by EasyJet and Airbus was developed some years ago by the Climate and Atmosphere Department of the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, but no-one took up the idea until now.
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NewsIberia places A320 order on behalf of British Airways
Five Airbus A320s firmed as an order by Spanish flag-carrier Iberia last month after actually destined to be delivered to merger partner British Airways.
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NewsUS Army opens bidding for King Air 350ER contract
The US Army plans to sign a contract in September for up to eight modified Beechcraft King Air 350ER surveillance aircraft ...
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IATA AGM: Don’t mention the yields
Despite the smoke screen of the ash cloud in recent months, traffic is rising across the board. Yields are coming back slowly too, but will they ever fully recover?
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Tiger advances deliveries of two more A320s
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Tiger Airways has pounced on Airbus delivery positions that have become available through deferrals to bring receipt of...
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USAF sets 2013 entry for extended-range JASSM
The US Air Force will deploy the extended-range version of Lockheed's AGM-158 joint air-to-surface stand-off missile in 2013 ...
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NewsAirbus to test ash-detector for EasyJet on A340
Airbus is planning to test an infra-red detector which is designed to pick up traces of volcanic ash, using an A340 platform for the trial. It is to...
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ANA targets first 787 commercial flight in January 2011
Boeing 787 launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) hopes to operate its first commercial flight with the 787-8 as early as January 2011.
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Lead-laser guidance tops Sniper targeting pod upgrade
The US Air Force has begun fielding a new software load upgrade for its Lockheed Martin Sniper advanced targeting pods ...
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Gol aims to codeshare with Asian and Middle Eastern carriers
Gol aims to add codeshare partners from Asia and the Middle East as it continues to rapidly grow its alliance portfolio.
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JetBlue to introduce buy-on-board service
JetBlue Airways is preparing to introduce a buy-on-board option later this month on all Airbus A320 flights over three hours and 45 minutes. The carrier's...
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Mexico's VivaAerobus seeks to acquire additional 737-300s
VivaAerobus is seeking to acquire two to four additional Boeing 737-300s to support further network expansion in 2011.
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American plans to cut Boston-Washington, DC flights in November
Continuing with the roll-out of its "cornerstone" strategy, American Airlines plans to cut six daily flights from Boston to Washington National airport on...