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FAA publicity drive aims to curb turbulence injuries
US regulators are advising airlines to renew efforts to alert passengers of injury potential if they fail to fasten seatbelts during turbulence.
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Star in-flight safety monitoring system gains traction
A real-time in-flight safety monitoring system developed by Canada's Star Navigation Systems Group is attracting increasing industry interest for use as a potential counterpart to traditional flight recorders.
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NewsAirbus prepares to release A320neo details
Airbus is set to release refined performance expectations for the re-engined A320neo over the next few weeks as it moved closer to securing a formal launch order for the type.
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Smolensk approach strategy unclear
The Polish comments appended to the report say that the Smolensk controller's command to "level off" was delivered too late, because the aircraft was already at 55ft (17m) height.
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CFM completes Leap X blade-out testing
CFM International has completed successful blade-out testing of its next-generation Leap X powerplant.
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Aircraft must be smart swimmers to make next-gen ATM work
Next generation air traffic management concepts will only realise their full potential to reduce airspace congestion in the 2020s with help from an all-new generation of airliners designed to be intelligent "swimmers" within the electronic ATM environment.
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Iran Air 727 crash comes months after blacklisting
Iran Air's loss of a Boeing 727-200 outside of Orumiyeh is the first serious accident involving the flag carrier since much of its fleet was blacklisted by the European Commission last year.
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Elisra to supply South Korean CN-235s with EW suites
Elisra has won a $29 million deal to equip South Korean CN-235 transports with electronic warfare and self-protection equipment ...
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Japan orders AW139 for firefighting mission
Japan's Saitama prefecture has ordered a single AugustaWestland AW139 medium twin helicopter, which will be operated by its Fire Fighting and Disaster Relief...
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NewsJ-20 could see neighbours review fighter programmes
On 11 January China's Chengdu J-20 had its maiden flight, sending a signal about the country's aerospace ambitions and possibly spurring fighter programmes among its neighbours.
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Australian Antarctic division freezes services due to runway concerns
The Australian Antarctic Division has put on hold Airbus A319LR services between Hobart, Tasmania and Wilkins aerodrome, Antarctica because of safety concerns with the aerodrome's blue ice runway as a result of warmer than normal temperatures.
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Qantas adds Sydney-DFW, drops Sydney-San Francisco service
Qantas plans to launch non-stop service on the Sydney-Dallas Fort Worth route, drop non-stop service on the Sydney-San Francisco route, and enhance its codeshare...
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Delta’s chief executive details narrowbody RFP
Delta chief executive officer Richard Anderson has unveiled to employees that the carrier has issued a request for proposal to manufacturers for the replacement...
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NewsPiper divorces light sport partner
One year after it formed a partnership with light sport aircraft (LSA) maker Czech Sport Aircraft (CSA), Piper has terminated a licensing agreement with...
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NewsSix operators ground Tu-154Bs after Surgut fire
Six Russian air companies have grounded Tupolev Tu-154B aircraft in the wake of the fire on a Kolavia jet at the beginning of the year. Federal transport...
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NewsSukhoi rolls out Aeroflot's first Superjet
Sukhoi has rolled out the first serial Superjet 100 aircraft featuring the colours of Russian flag carrier Aeroflot, ahead of initial deliveries of the regional type
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Vueling to launch Barcelona-Bordeaux service
Spanish budget carrier Vueling is to introduce a twice-weekly service between Barcelona and Bordeaux from 15 April. The launch will complement its...
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Isle of Man airport runway extended to enable A320, 737 flights
Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man has undergone a runway extension that will enable it to handle Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
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Ferrovial expects bids for 10% of its BAA stake this month
Spanish infrastructure firm Ferrovial is hoping to receive bids for 10% of its shareholding in UK airports operator BAA by the end of this month.