All Systems & Interiors news – Page 192
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Thales works to support Qatar's A350 IFEC ambitions
In-flight entertainment specialist Thales is continuing to work towards receiving offerability from Airbus for its Ka-band satellite-based airborne connectivity...
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INTERVIEW: Air Astana president Peter Foster
Kazakhstan's Tian Shan mountain range has witnessed a number of the country's state carriers come to grief beneath its jagged slopes. Yet, while the challenges...
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Qantas's negotiations with three unions fail
Negotiations between Qantas Airways and three unions have broken down. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the airline has negotiated for months with both the...
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NTSB: Controllers share blame in ERJ turbulence event
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says air traffic controllers should have alerted pilots of an American Eagle ERJ-145LR of an embedded...
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Gogo goes international with Air China trial of wireless IFE
Air China has become the first international carrier to implement Gogo's wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution, opening a potential new revenue...
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ALTA: Superjet steps up battle with Embraer in Latin America
The international marketing arm for Russia's Sukhoi Superjet expects sales to Latin American carriers will account for 10% of the total market for the 100...
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ALTA: Avianca Brazil poised to move into profit
With a fleet upgrade well under way, an overhaul of its backroom processes and improvements in on board service, Avianca Brazil is playing a crucial role...
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Minor design change may knock Trent XWB first flight
A minor design change to the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, which will power the Airbus A350, may push its first test flight back by "a few weeks". The powerplant...
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IN FOCUS: Is privatisation the answer for Brazil's airports?
Brazil's great airport test Brazil is turning to the private sector to help it build and modernise its airports, ahead of hosting the World Cup in...
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Airlines unite to call for UK air passenger duty to be scrapped
Four airlines have joined forces to launch a campaign calling for the UK's air passenger duty (APD) to be scrapped.
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First modified 787 returns from change incorporation in Texas
Boeing has completed change incorporation on its first 787 Dreamliner at its Global Services & Support facility in San Antonio, Texas. The aircraft,...
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ALTA: VivaColombia justifies A320 choice
VivaColombia will start operations with a fleet of three Airbus A320-200s, and aims to operate five of the aircraft by end-2012. Its A320s will be...
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DUBAI: Qatar picks Thales for A350 IFE
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has committed to fitting Thales' in-flight entertainment systems to its Airbus A350s. The agreement covers all...
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DUBAI: Lufthansa Technik to establish Dubai service centre
Lufthansa Technik is setting up an engine nacelle maintenance centre in Dubai as the company expands its regional business.
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DUBAI: Pakistan builds regional interest in unmanned Uqab
Pakistan has attracted "serious interest" for the Xpert Engineering Uqab unmanned air system (UAS) from Bahrain and other countries in Asia and Africa, according...
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Tony Fernandes plans to start premium regional carrier
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes plans to start a new all-premium regional carrier based in Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with Malaysia Airlines. The carrier...
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DUBAI: Qatar threatens to take 767F as A330 conversion stalls
Qatar Airways is intending to acquire a large batch of converted Boeing 767 freighters, after losing patience with Airbus over a possible A330 conversion programme.
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DUBAI: New Dubai ATC centre heads for 2012 start
Dubai's new air traffic control centre at Al Maktoum International Airport is undergoing certification tests for its planned operational start next year.
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DUBAI: Emirates selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 62 aircraft
Emirates Airlines (stand C380) has selected a package of Rockwell Collins (stand E350) avionics for 32 new Airbus A380 and 30 new Boeing 777 aircraft. The...
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DUBAI: GAA awards Spatial Composite Solutions contract for evacuation equipment
Bahrain's Gulf Aviation Academy has awarded Dubai-based Spatial Composite Solutions, a manufacturer of crew training devices, a $2.2 million contract to...