All Safety News – Page 839
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NewsIATA ups air transport loss forecast for 2006 to $3bn from $2.2bn
IATA has increased its forecast for industry losses this year to $3 billion from $2.2 billion but sharply reduced last year’s loss estimate.
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NewsBoeing studies use of 787 electro-chromic window shade technology for the 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing says trade studies for the yet-to-ordered 747-8 Intercontinental include the possible use of electro-chromic window technology now in development for the 787 in place of standard plastic shades.
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Atlas axes plan for full merger of its Atlas Air and Polar Cargo subsidiaries
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has reversed plans for completing a full operational merger between its Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo subsidiaries after opting to retain separate certificates for the two carriers.
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NewsAirbus says A350 customer feedback came 'a bit late' and admits to two year delay on new design
Airbus has taken a swipe at potential and existing customers for its A350 long-range twinjet for failing to supply timely feedback during the development effort, admitting that any newly-designed variant could not be ready until at least 2012.
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Eurocontrol: Lack of 'just culture' leads to poor incident reporting, jeopardising aviation safety
Eurocontrol bemoans reluctance of staff to report lapses
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Interview
The Flight Interview: Gulf Air CEO James Hogan - revival of the sickest
Once the ‘poor relation’ among the region’s booming airlines, Gulf Air’s chief executive is finally restoring its fortunes
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Scrap value
Airbus and Boeing are leading separate initiatives on dismantling and recycling airframes as part of an environmentally aware fleet management process
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Heads-up for E-190 landing trials
Brazilian manufacturer set to begin certification flight tests of guidance system for approaches in poor visibility
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Goodrich breaks into EFB market with Jeppesen
Integrated video, growth path and aftersales support key to new-entrant’s strategy