All Systems & Interiors news – Page 172
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NTSB: Mechanical and pilot errors cited in American overrun
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that a combination of mechanical defects and the captain's failure to monitor the speed brakes...
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Air Baltic launches new seatbuddy concept
Latvian carrier Air Baltic has become the launch airline of Satisfly’s new intelligent assigned seating product SeatBuddy.
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Russian PAK-DA bomber in doubt, says minister
Moscow's PAK-DA long-range bomber intended to replace the Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95 could be at risk ...
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IN FOCUS: Mercator reports a surge in cargo e-commerce
This year is supposed to be a key year for the IATA e-freight programme - the project to remove all paper documents for air cargo - as airlines move towards the target of having all air waybills electronic by the end of 2014. Full e-freight with all paper documents eliminated ...
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Flybe launches new type of operations quality assurance
UK regional carrier Flybe has launched a new type of operational safety assurance system, in collaboration with the country's air navigation service provider...
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Combat Edge anti-g ensemble might be causing Raptor’s oxygen woes
The Combat Edge upper pressure-garment worn by US Air Force pilots flying the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor might be the cause of the fifth-generation fighter's...
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Dana Air suspends flights as MD-83 crash investigation begins
Dana Air suspended flights today and reportedly closed an office in Abuja as Nigerian officials begin to investigate the cause of a McDonnell Douglas MD-83...
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747-8 improvements bring performance 'very close' to brochure: Boeing
Boeing is confident that improvements it is implementing on the 747-8 will recover performance to beyond customer guarantees and bring it "very close" to...
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Boeing 747-8I makes smooth debut with Lufthansa
The Boeing 747-8I had a flawless introduction with Lufthansa on 1 June between Frankfurt and Washington DC, which also marked the debut of the airline's...
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VIDEO: Boeing to firm 747-8I MoUs and secure incremental sales soon
Boeing is confident it will convert the 30 commitments it has for the 747-8I passenger variant into firm orders, and also expects to secure near-term incremental...
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Lufthansa operates first 747-8I revenue flight
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental launch customer Lufthansa operated the first commercial flight with the new aircraft today from Frankfurt to Washington DC...
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Airbus converges on A320 sharklet retrofit
Pressure on wing-tip manufacturer as Airbus closes on plans to offer fuel-saving tip on both new-build and older A320s
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Jet Aviation restructures Basel operation
Jet Aviation has reorganised its facility in Basel, Switzerland, into two independently managed organisations covering completions and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO).
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Airline industry drives command training up priorities list
Fast-growing Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has commissioned a UK flight-training organisation to provide command training for its pilots. At the same time,...
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IN FOCUS: Rating the prospects of the 747-8 Freighter
The 747-8 Freighter has entered service, but is it a new paradigm for cargo or merely a white elephant?
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Kingfisher eyes return to full operations in 12 months
India's Kingfisher Airlines plans to continue operations with a limited fleet while carrying on with its aircraft reconfiguration programme.
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PICTURE: Malaysia takes delivery of its first A380
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 which it will use on the London Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur route from 2 July. The A380 will...
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MAEL denies Goldcare conflict with LOT 787 maintenance win
Polish flag carrier LOT has contracted Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) to provide entry-into-service support for its Boeing 787 fleet and develop respective...
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AirAsia X to re-enter long-haul market with A350s
AirAsia X will concentrate on the medium-haul market, and relook the long-haul segment only after it receives its first Airbus A350-900.