All Safety News – Page 311
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NewsLondon Mayor Boris Johnson opens Emirates' Aviation Experience
Emirates has officially opened its Aviation Experience attraction in Greenwich, London in a bid to "put something back" into the city.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: What new EU state aid rules mean for airports and airlines
After years of consultations, the European Commission has finally released new guidelines to tighten up the rules covering how state aid is distributed to...
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Korean Air 777-300ER diverts to Russia on engine trouble
A Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was forced to make a diversion to Anadyr, Russia on 2 July due to an engine problem. The aircraft, registered...
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Yemenia A310 stalled as pilots lost track of altitude
Pilots of a Yemenia Airbus A310-300 stalled the aircraft during a low-altitude recovery after failing to monitor its descent during a circling approach to...
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EasyJet founder lays out objection to A320 deal
EasyJet's founder, Stelios Haji-Iaonnou, is formally to oppose the low-cost carrier's fleet renewal plan, although he does not expect his protest will prevent...
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NewsNepal Airlines confirms order for two A320s
Nepal Airlines has confirmed an order for two sharklet-equipped Airbus A320s. The confirmation comes after the Nepali flag carrier signed a memorandum...
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Norwegian to take first 787
Norwegian took delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 in Seattle today. The aircraft (registration EI-LNA) is leased from International Lease Finance (ILFC)...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New CSeries delay raises pressure on slow sales
To gauge the impact of Bombardier's decision on 26 June to wait up to another full month to fly the first CSeries test aircraft, it's useful to remember...
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NewsBA relaxes rules on phone usage after landing
British Airways is to permit passengers to switch on mobile phones and other handheld electronic devices after landing. The airline says it "has now...
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NewsATSB calls for certification standards review post QF32 accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has called on airworthiness authorities to review the findings of its final report on the QF32 accident and...
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NewsCSeries first flight delayed to late July for software upgrades
Bombardier has delayed the CSeries first flight up to four more weeks to install another round of software upgrades. The update comes after Bombardier...
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NewsFAA releases NextGen implementation report
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its NextGen air traffic control (ATC) modernisation plan, meant to take effect gradually through...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Supplier partnerships key to airline profit growth
Slowdown in the BRICs and low GDP growth again means performance improvement must come from structural change
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Windtunnel testing aims to refine Russian Ecojet
Russian researchers have been examining critical airflow paths over the proposed Frigate Ecojet, a proposed widebody aircraft with a flat three-aisle elliptical...
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US proposes granting three carriers new routes and frequencies to Sao Paulo
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed granting three US carriers rights to launch new flights and maintain existing service between Sao...
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NewsPARIS: MTU plans active surge control for next GTF generation
Among this year's exhibits of German engine specialist MTU is a test rig for active control systems for high-pressure compressors (HPCs) in gas turbine engines.
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NewsPARIS: Panel sees rising interest in alternative aviation fuels
Interest in alternative aviation fuels has grown since the last Paris air show as a result of increased support from airlines, formal certification and a better financing environment, said panelists at a forum on alternative fuel developments on 17 June at the Alternative Fuels Pavillion.
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NewsPARIS: China Southern Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 66 aircraft
China Southern Airlines will outfit Rockwell Collins' MultiScan threat detection system for weather analysis and its GLU-025 multimode receiver on 66 Airbus A320s, Boeing 777s and next-generation Boeing 737s.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Doric A380 commitment gives Airbus Paris orders lift
Airbus managed to revive A380 sales during the Paris air show as Irish-based asset management company Doric Lease tentatively signed for 20 of the double-deck...
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EU clears Delta to pursue Virgin Atlantic tie-up
Delta Air Lines' proposed strategic tie-up with Virgin Atlantic has been cleared by the European Commission.