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NewsITA chooses Airbus Services for A350 premium-economy upgrade
ITA Airways will upgrade its six Airbus A350-900s with new premium-economy classes, with retrofits to be completed by Airbus Services by mid-2024, the Toulouse-based airframer said at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on 7 June.
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NewsClark says DWC terminal would enable Emirates to reach ‘critical mass’
Emirates airline president Tim Clark believes the potential opening of a passenger terminal at Dubai World Central airport would enable the Dubai carrier to achieve a step-change in its growth.
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NewsSAA and Kenya Airways step up work on deepening pan-African tie-up
Kenya Airways and South African Airways are looking to accelerate development of their pan-African airline strategic partnership after completing the first phase of their link-up.
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NewsSpare parts shortage still challenging Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways continues to face the impact of aircraft remaining grounded for longer than planned during maintenance checks because of a global shortage of spare parts.
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NewsNew IATA chair recalls ‘mind-boggling’ first exposure to aviation’s lack of gender diversity
The new chair of IATA’s board of governors has described as “mind-boggling” her first experience of aviation’s lack of gender diversity, stating that the industry still has lots of work to do on the issue.
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NewsInitial SSJ-New prototype to retain SaM146 engines for maiden flight
Russian airframer Irkut’s first SSJ-New twinjet is nearing initial flight tests, although the first aircraft will still be equipped with PowerJet SaM146 engines rather than domestically-built powerplants. The decision to retain the SaM146 for the maiden flight is intended to “speed up” the test programme, says state technology corporation Rostec. ...
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NewsATR launches upscale cabin concepts as it targets VIP, state and charter markets
ATR is launching a series of upmarket cabin concepts, dubbed HighLine, it hopes will open new markets for its regional turboprop types.
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NewsEarly signs of summer disruption emerging as EASA urges safety-risk reviews
Early signs of summer disruption to the European air transport system are already emerging, regulators have warned, and various sectors are being urged to take steps to ensure any operational disarray does not threaten safety. The warning from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency is laid out in a safety ...
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NewsJAL’s first A321P2F undergoing conversion work in Singapore
The first Airbus A321P2F earmarked for a Japan Airlines (JAL) cargo partnership is undergoing conversion work in Singapore.
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NewsLockheed will use GE Aerospace CF6 engine to power future tanker design
The military airframer says it has selected GE Aerospace to provide powerplants for its Airbus A330-based LMXT aerial tanker concept, although demand for the platform remains uncertain.
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NewsEmirates is launch customer for Airbus’ HBCplus connectivity system
Emirates Airline is the launch customer for Airbus’ HBCplus connectivity solution, to be installed on the carrier’s Airbus A350-900 fleet.
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NewsAir New Zealand and Safran show off new long-haul Business Class seat
Air New Zealand and Safran Seats UK have presented the new Visa business class seat product which the Auckland-based airline has chosen for its Boeing 787-9 widebody fleet.
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NewsZIM Aircraft Seating shows off new coach class seat family
ZIM Aircraft Seating is showing a new coach class seat family incorporating a completely new frame and design, as well as new surfaces, foams, and ergonomics.
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NewsIntelsat expects more consolidation between satellite IFC providers
Intelsat is unruffled by rival satellite in-flight connectivity provider Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat, viewing the combination as “positive” because it reduces the number of competitors in the space, and as the latest example of consolidation in the market.
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NewsUnited makes ‘largest IFE investment in history’ with Panasonic
United Airlines has made what Panasonic Avionics says is “the largest IFE investment in history” after agreeing to become the North American launch customer for its Astrova in-flight entertainment solution.
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NewsPegasus ‘working on new aircraft order’ as Sabiha Gokcen expansion nears
Pegasus has signalled that it intends to place a new aircraft order, as its Sabiha Gokcen airport home prepares to open its second runway.
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NewsElbers sees IndiGo topping 100m annual passenger mark in early 2024
Indian low-cost operator IndiGo is committed to “further internationalisation”, its chief executive Pieter Elbers says, as it expects to carry 100 million passengers by early 2024.
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NewsANA not expecting delays for new jets
All Nippon Airways (ANA) does not expect major delays in the delivery of its new aircraft, including the Boeing 737 Max and 777-9 widebodies.
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NewsWalsh claims France is ‘harming the environment’ by failing to address ATC strikes
IATA director general Willie Walsh has strongly criticised France for the airspace disruption caused by air traffic controller strikes in the country, accusing the government of “actually harming the environment” by failing to facilitate overflights.
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NewsNetherlands expects first Caracal to arrive in 2028
The Netherlands expects to receive its first of 14 Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal in 2028, having yesterday announced that it had chosen the heavy-twin to succeed its current 12-strong fleet of AS532 Cougars.