All Safety News – Page 186
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Source of flames unclear after Q400 engine fire incident
Canadian investigators have yet to determine the origin of an apparent engine fire which prompted a Bombardier Q400 to return to Saskatoon shortly after departure.
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SmartLynx A320 damaged by bounce during flight training
Estonian investigators are probing a landing incident involving an Airbus A320 during a training flight at Tallinn.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: KLM Cityhopper nears completion of fleet renewal
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, a pair of KLM Cityhopper Embraer E-Jets landed, one after the other, on the Cape Verdean island of Sal in late February, making a rare visit to the barren, volcanic mid-Atlantic island off the coast of Senegal.
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Serious A320 airprox followed light aircraft intrusion
German investigators have detailed a serious airprox incident involving an Airbus A320 which encountered a light aircraft at about 2,800ft while descending towards Dusseldorf.
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Sriwijaya shelves plans for IPO after tough 2017
Sriwijaya Air Group has suspended plans for an initial public offering, following a dismal year for Indonesia’s airlines.
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Sriwijaya plans zero fleet growth in 2018
Sriwijaya Air will not add any aircraft in 2018, as the Indonesian market continues to be flooded with cheap fares.
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Global capital demands for new commercial aircraft soar past $120 billion
Capital requirements for the airline sector are flying higher than ever before, driven by strong passenger traffic and aircraft fleet demand, transforming aviation into a mainstream finance and asset class. According to a new report released today from the aviation data and analytics leader FlightGlobal.
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Biofuel powers first 737 Max delivery to TUI Nordic
Scandinavian operator TUI Nordic has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max, the second to be received by the tourism group.
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Groundhandler error saw Jetstar A320 sustain engine damage
Confusion between groundhandling staff resulted in a Jetstar Airbus A320 sustaining minor engine damage after ingesting a clipboard that had been left in one of its cowlings.
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Airbus and Delta partner in mobile-connectivity scheme
Airbus and Delta Air Lines are spearheading a new initiative intended to simplify introduction of, and access to, high-speed data networks for passengers.
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Australia moves ahead with new joint military-civil ATM system
Australia’s project to bring together military and civilian air traffic management systems has moved another step forward with Thales, Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence formally signing the A$1.2 billion ($940 million) contract.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Vistara gears up for international launch
India's Vistara has a clear aim – to fly beyond the subcontinent’s shores and be its premier full-service international carrier, backed by a strong domestic presence.
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IAG talking with Boeing and Airbus over Level fleet
IAG is holding talks with both Boeing and Airbus on future fleet requirements for its long-haul budget carrier Level.
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Iran Aseman suspends ATR operations: regulator
Iran Aseman Airlines has suspended ATR 72 operations until further notice, following the accident involving one of its turboprops.
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Antonov pilots test-fly Saratov An-148 upset scenario
Antonov has carried out a simulation indicating that the An-148 which crashed outside Moscow could have been brought under control.
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Qatar's focus on large twins keeps A380s on hold
Qatar Airways is not looking to firm up any of its Airbus A380 options, as it prepares to put its first A350-1000 into service.
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SIA selects Perth as second 787-10 destination
Singapore Airlines will deploy the Boeing 787-10 on one of its four daily flights from Singapore to Perth in May.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Prioritising work-life balance for Small Planet employees
As head of administration and human resources at Small Planet Airlines, Laura Mieceliene is seeking to help employees strike a balance between work and home life
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Qatar Airways interested in supersonic potential: Al Baker
Qatar Airways has expressed strong interest in the potential of supersonic flight, and would even be prepared to act as a launch customer.
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Qatar to put first A350-1000 on Heathrow route
Qatar Airways is set to operate its first Airbus A350-1000 service to London Heathrow as it prepares to receive the aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse.