All Safety News – Page 484
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus scans air transport future through young eyes
Airbus engineers have painted a picture of an imaginary airliner that embodies the technology and ecological ambitions that passengers in 2050, "or even 2030", could reasonably expect to see.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Alternative fuel providers confident carbon neutral growth can be achieved
IATA's goal of carbon-neutral growth for the aviation industry in the medium term is achievable, according to representatives of the United Alternative Aviation Fuels Display, which is exhibiting at Farnborough for the first time to publicise the progress that biofuels have made towards meeting that target.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Emirates warns that physical constraints threaten further orders
Confirming the much-speculated deal for 30 more Boeing 777s worth $9.1 billion, Emirates has warned that its appetite for further new aircraft orders depends on long-term infrastructure constraints being overcome.
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FARNBOROUGH: Rolls-Royce outlines Advance engine plans
R-R focuses on new civil engine families With Rolls-Royce unconvinced by Airbus and Boeing proposals to tackle the single-aisle replacement market...
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FARNBOROUGH: Flybe presses industry for new regional jet
UK carrier Flybe is pressing manufacturers for a new form of regional jet to be available to the market within the next seven years.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Market will decide on single-aisle re-engining: Airbus and Boeing
Airbus and Boeing say the market will drive their decision on whether to go ahead with single-aisle re-engining plans after Rolls-Royce urged them to concentrate...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Messier lands Thomas Cook A320 gear work
UK holiday carrier Thomas Cook Airlines has selected Safran Group's Messier Services division to provide support for Airbus A320 landing gear.
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FARNBOROUGH: Flybe taking Embraers for continental push
UK regional carrier Flybe is to start taking delivery of its newly-ordered Embraer 175 aircraft in September next year, while the firm part of the deal,...
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FARNBOROUGH: ACSS to partner US Airways for ITP tests
Thales and L-3 Communications joint venture ACSS has been selected by US Airways as a partner in Eurocontrol's in-trail procedure tests (IPT). ACSS...
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FARNBOROUGH: Michelin makes tracks with Air France-KLM deal
Michelin is to fit its tyres to "around 425 aircraft" operated by Air France-KLM and the airline group's third-party maintenance customers, under the terms...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: GP7200 to power all 90 of Emirates' A380s
Emirates has confirmed that Engine Alliance's GP7200 powerplants will be fitted to the additional 32 Airbus A380 aircraft it ordered in June. The Dubai-based...
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FARNBOROUGH: Face the facts with GE Aviation Systems president Lorraine Bolsinger
Lorraine Bolsinger is president and chief executive of GE Aviation Systems, which has had a busy year with the completion of its acquisition of performance-based navigation specialist Naverus and the establishment of an integrated modular avionics joint venture with AVIC of China.
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Opinion
Comment: Take-off risks
Take-off performance calculation error happens. The fact that most recent events have not caused a fatal accident is no excuse for inaction, because the danger to life is considerable
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FARNBOROUGH: Western engine for An-148?
Ilyushin Finance is in discussions with Western engine manufacturers about fitting new powerplants to the Antonov An-148 regional jet, says the leasing company's director-general.
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Ring steers EADS through financial minefields
Accounting at EADS is complicated and equity is traded on stock exchanges in France, Germany and Spain
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Business: Good week - Bad week
AIRASIA X Lotus Racing sported freshly placed logos from its newest sponsor at the British Grand Prix.
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FLIGHT TEST: Gobosh 700 - What's in a name?
The Gobosh 700 light sport aircraft caused a stir when it appeared at Lee airport. What is it like to fly?
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FARNBOROUGH: CFM to certify step decrease in 737 fuel burn by end July
CFM International says it will certificate its upgraded CFM56-7BE engine for the Next Generation Boeing 737 with the US Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency by the end of July, replacing the existing -7B engine on the Boeing production line by mid-2011.
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FARNBOROUGH: Raytheon finds pals for JPALS
Raytheon has formed a team with Rockwell Collins and Honeywell International to compete for the second increment of the joint precision approach landing system (JPALS).
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FARNBOROUGH: Azul orders five more Embraer 195s
Azul orders five more Embraer 195s Brazilian carrier Azul has signed a firm deal for a further five Embraer 195s, taking its total commitment to 41...