All Safety News – Page 449
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Pilots worry that proposed European flight time limitations law will reject science
European pilots have are alarmed by a proposed European Union flight-time limitation law that they believe will make flying more dangerous by ignoring scientific input in favour of airline lobbying.
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Airbus to miss A380 delivery target due to Qantas incident
Airbus will miss its delivery target of 20 A380s this year because of disruptions resulting from the uncontained failure of a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine,...
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A380 flights to Los Angeles unprofitable with Trent 900s: Qantas
Qantas Airways will not be able to operate any of its Airbus A380s profitably on the Sydney-Los Angeles route if it uses its existing Rolls-Royce Trent 900...
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NewsAirbus tempers outlook growth, but keeps faith with VLAs
Airbus has been more restrained than Boeing with the growth of its latest long-term airliner delivery forecast, but remains extremely bullish about the very large airliner (VLA) market.
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UK Govt to outline new aviation policy plans next spring
Taking slots out of London Heathrow may be the sole means of improving passenger experience in the absence of a third runway, according to the head of a...
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New Lufthansa seat saves nearly 30% in weight
At just under 11kg (24lb), Lufthansa's new seat is 4.3kg lighter than its predecessor.
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IATA carrier safety performance improving compared with industry average
Airline jet hull-loss accident rates in 2010 so far indicate that, while global safety performance is almost static, the safety of International Air Transport Association member airlines is not only getting better, but is increasing its safety margin compared with non-IATA carriers.
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NewsLufthansa takes step toward 'ultimate' electronic flight bags
Civil aircraft operators have long discussed the possibility of using in-flight broadband connectivity for operational benefits such as providing live satellite pictures to electronic flight bags (EFBs).
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Bodies recovered from Twin Otter crash site in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of all 22 people who were on board a de Havilland Canada Twin Otter that crashed in eastern Nepal yesterday.
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Twin Otter crashes in Nepal with 22 on board: reports
A de Havilland Canada Twin Otter operated by Nepalese carrier Tara Air has reportedly crashed in eastern Nepal.
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ANA pilot strike set to affect 200 flights
All Nippon Airways' (ANA) four pilot unions have threatened to go on strike tomorrow, a move which could force the airline to cancel or delay over 200 domestic...
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Australian regulator approves ANZ-Virgin Blue alliance
Australia's competition regulator has approved a proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Virgin Blue.
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Airbus to miss A380 delivery target due to Qantas incident
Airbus will miss its delivery target of 20 A380s this year because of disruptions resulting from the uncontained failure of a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine,...
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News2011 outlook: airlines set for tougher times
While IATA has improved its global industry profit forecast for both 2010 and 2011, the outlook for airlines in the year ahead remains clouded by flattening...
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UK Govt to outline new aviation policy plans next spring
The UK Government next spring will issue a "scoping document" outlining ideas for its new long-term aviation strategy policy, which will be adopted in 2013.
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Ramp errors take down three SkyWest CRJs in November
In the month of November, SkyWest Airlines sustained substantial damage to three of its Bombardier CRJ aircraft, all of which were caused by ground handling...
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NewsLack of attention caused Aeroflot taxiway departure: AIBN
Deficient cockpit procedures and insufficient pilot alertness were the main causes for an Aeroflot Airbus A320 flight crew becoming disoriented and taking...
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NewsAB25: Anniversary reflections from North American leaders
To mark the 25th anniversary of Airline Business, 25 leading airline industry executives who have helped shape the sector over the last quarter century, give their reflections on the last 25 years and the challenges for the years to come. Here three of the most influential airline leaders from North ...
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Qantas details history of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 variants
Qantas Airways has detailed the history of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 powerplant variants that power its Airbus A380s in the affidavit and claim it filed...
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High thrust Trent 900s limited to 75 flight cycles: Qantas
Qantas Airways says the latest high thrust variants of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines powering its Airbus A380 aircraft can be used for only 75 flights...