All Systems & Interiors news – Page 208
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Frontier seeks STC for Gogo installations
Frontier Airlines hopes to launch Embraer E-190 flights with Gogo Wi-Fi service once it receives a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the US Federal...
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VIDEO: In-flight connectivity to be baseline on Bombardier CSeries
Bombardier intends to make in-flight connectivity baseline on its new 100/130-seat CSeries jetliner because passengers have come to expect such a solution,...
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Fire risk in air freight increases dramatically
Fires in aircraft freight holds caused by lithium batteries for consumer electronic equipment has been a growing worry for airlines, particularly in the...
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FAA weighs in on LightSquared alternate plan
The US FAA says an alternate operational proposal by wholesale broadband provider LightSquared would likely cause timing issues with its terminal, enroute...
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Safran aims for greater robustness in A320neo gear
Newly-combined undercarriage specialist Messier-Bugatti-Dowty intends to improve the robustness of the Airbus A320neo's landing gear having been selected to supply the assemblies for the twinjet family.
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Ryanair launches complaint over alleged BAA overcharging
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has demanded that BAA revise its current price cap at Stansted in the light of what the carrier believes were monopoly...
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OSHKOSH: Avidyne takes on Garmin with new avionics stack
Avidyne has unveiled a new system to replace a rival navigation/communication system on general aviation aircraft with an integrated avionics stack including...
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OSHKOSH: Aspen Avionics postpones synthetic vision system release
Aspen Avionics has announced a new delay for the release of a low-cost synthetic vision system for general aviation cockpits, adding that the development phase has been a "little painful".
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Airbus to acquire Metron Aviation
Airbus has signed an agreement to acquire US air traffic management (ATM) services provider Metron Aviation.
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Austrian completes first phase of A320 refit
Austrian Airlines has completed an interior refurbishment of 21 of its Airbus A320s and will finish refurbishing 11 Boeing 737s by September 2011. Additional...
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China Southern finalises A380 cabin configuration
China Southern Airlines has confirmed the cabin configuration for its Airbus A380 aircraft. The Guangzhou-based airline, which has five A380s on order,...
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OSHKOSH: Rockwell Collins unveils touch-screens for business jet cockpit displays
Rockwell Collins has unveiled touch-controls for primary flight displays on business jets equipped with Pro Line Fusion avionics.
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Air Malta in talks with unions over restructuring plan
Air Malta is locked in talks with four trade unions representing its workforce as it seeks to restructure itself and resolve serious financial problems. Discussions...
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TAM to put OnAir on A350s as part of long-haul fleet fit
Brazilian carrier TAM is to fit OnAir connectivity across its future Airbus A350s as part of a broad agreement to equip its long-haul fleet with the system. It...
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US carriers offer mixed bag on pricing and demand
US carriers overall see a somewhat tenuous revenue environment, but remain optimistic that pricing should remain at viable levels. American, United-Continental...
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US Congress fails to pass FAA funding extension
Members of the US Congress have adjourned for a week without passing an FAA funding extension, which means the agency will need to furlough roughly 4,000...
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PICTURE: How L-3's re-nosed 'Spydr' King Air will look
Our illustration shows how L-3 Communications' Spydr-configured King Air 350ER will look with its new elongated nose section ...
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Interview
Interview: Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti
Having pulled together the constituent parts of the group under the newly christened Virgin Australia banner, former Qantas executive John Borghetti is on a mission to complete the maturing carrier's journey from low-cost entrant to a business player
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Air France launches low-cost, full service from French regions
By basing crew at provincial airports, Air France aims to retake market share from its low-cost competitors
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Are Ryanair Comac talks just clever stunt or genuine intent?
The jury is still out about the true motive behind Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's revelation during the Paris air show that he was in talks with China's...