All Strategy news – Page 357
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Poor training among catalogue of failings in Kazan 737 crash
Pilots of a Tatarstan Airlines Boeing 737-500 had not realised the autopilot had disengaged as they attempted a go-around at Kazan, during which the aircraft entered a steep dive and disintegrated upon striking the ground.
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PICTURE: Tianjin Airlines takes China's first E195s
Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of two Embraer 195s, the first of the type in China.
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United pilots to vote on accord without 100-seater commitment
Pilots at United Airlines will vote on a contract extension in January that lacks any commitment for a 100-seat aircraft order from the carrier.
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Turkish authorities probe Sabiha Gokcen explosion
Investigators are probing an apron explosion overnight at Istanbul's secondary Sabiha Gokcen airport which injured two cleaning personnel.
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Fire-damaged BA 777 to be repaired
British Airways is to repair and return to service the Boeing 777-200ER badly damaged during an engine fire in Las Vegas.
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Airbus delays first A320neo delivery to IndiGo
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is unlikely to receive its first Airbus A320neo this year, following an unspecified delay in the delivery schedule.
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Lufthansa trials UAV at Frankfurt
Lufthansa has flight-tested an unmanned air vehicle at Frankfurt airport as the airline plans to employ the technology for aerial surveillance purposes for third-party customers.
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China Postal Airlines signs for 10 737-800BCFs
China Postal Airlines has signed with Boeing for 10 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, although the programme has yet to be launched.
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Egyptian probe claims no evidence yet for A321 bombing
Egyptian investigators insist they have no evidence that an explosive device destroyed a Russian-operated Airbus A321 over Sinai with the loss of all on board.
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Boeing stresses need for capacity control in India
Boeing says overcapacity and the fare wars that go with it continue to be the biggest challenges in the Indian market.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Fuel savings and strong demand to drive 2016 profits
A heady mix of lower fuel costs, economic growth and strong passenger demand, combined with greater exchange rate stability, is set to drive more record profits for airlines next year.
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Kyrgyz 737 tried diverting after hard touchdown damaged gear
Investigators have revealed that a Kyrgyz-operated Boeing 737-300 suffered landing-gear damage in a hard touchdown at Osh before executing a missed approach.
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A319 flew low over terrain as crew lost position awareness
Pilots of an EasyJet Airbus A319 overflew a ridge at less than 500ft after losing awareness of their position while attempting a visual night landing at Bristol earlier this year.
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ATR: Operators have freedom to set crosswind limits
Crosswind limits for ATR turboprops are not fixed thresholds and carriers should adapt them to suit their own operation, the airframer insists.
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Monarch profits to continue in 2016: chief
Monarch Airlines chief executive Andrew Swaffield says the leisure can build on its forecast underlying full-year profit earnings of more than £40 million ($60 million) for this year to become “even more profitable” in 2016.
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Carpatair ATR crash probe highlights pilots' experience gap
Investigators have disclosed that a Carpatair ATR 72-500 captain breached operating procedures while attempting an approach to Rome in strong gusting crosswinds, before a bounced landing which badly damaged the aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Industry gives EU aviation strategy qualified backing
Europe’s airline and airports are broadly in agreement that the European Commission’s newly published new aviation strategy is a welcome development for the industry.
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Qatar 777 collision probe focuses on intersection riddle
Investigators have revealed that a departing Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER overran the runway at Miami airport before becoming airborne and striking approach lights as it climbed away.