All Systems & Interiors news – Page 280
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NewsAPEX launches Passenger Choice Awards with Nielsen
The World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) - which is rebranding as the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) - has launched the Passenger...
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United brings Microsoft's Zune audio to passengers
United Airlines has broadened its in-flight audio entertainment selection with the introduction of Microsoft's Zune premium digital service on all its aircraft.
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Microtecnica selected to equip Turkey's Hurkus trainer
Parts for Turkey's first Hurkus turboprop trainer have entered assembly, while TAI has selected Microtecnica to deliver the type's environmental control system ...
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NewsUS Army opens bidding for King Air 350ER contract
The US Army plans to sign a contract in September for up to eight modified Beechcraft King Air 350ER surveillance aircraft ...
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IATA AGM: Don’t mention the yields
Despite the smoke screen of the ash cloud in recent months, traffic is rising across the board. Yields are coming back slowly too, but will they ever fully recover?
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NewsAirbus to test ash-detector for EasyJet on A340
Airbus is planning to test an infra-red detector which is designed to pick up traces of volcanic ash, using an A340 platform for the trial. It is to...
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JetBlue to introduce buy-on-board service
JetBlue Airways is preparing to introduce a buy-on-board option later this month on all Airbus A320 flights over three hours and 45 minutes. The carrier's...
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Air crash leads Indian authorities to inspect local airports
India's directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) plans to inspect airports in the country as part of a safety drive, following two recent incidents.
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US DOT aims to strengthen protections for airline passengers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today unveiled proposed consumer protection rules that would increase compensation for passengers who are bumped...
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NewsKa-band connectivity in the fray as Aerosat reveals upgrade path
Aerosat plans to make its Ku-band antenna system upgradeable to support Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity, as industry interest grows for cost-efficient...
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Landing gear mishap spurs NTSB recommendations for maintenance training
A retracted landing gear incident at Air Wisconsin Airlines has led the National Transportation Safety Board to conclude more on-the-job training is necessary...
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Polish Tu-154 crew ignored eight 'pull up' warnings
Newly released cockpit voice recorder transcripts from the crashed Polish presidential Tupolev Tu-154M show that the terrain-awareness system sounded a warning...
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NewsAeroflot alcohol ban results in fewer drunken incidents
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is citing a notable reduction in the number of on-board incidents fuelled by intoxication, after banning alcohol sales on
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Ryanair profit bounces back
Ryanair's trebling in full-year pre-tax profits to €319 milion ($389 million) for the 12 months to March 2010, exceeding its earlier expectations for the year, provides further evidence of the relatively strong performance by low-cost carriers during the economic crisis.
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Jetstar inks interline agreement with Air France-KLM
Low-cost airline group Jetstar has signed an interline and marketing agreement with Air France-KLM.
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EMS, Eclipse provide managed VoIP on head-of-state A320
EMS Aviation has completed installation of an advanced, managed voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service with a Middle Eastern head-of-state Airbus A320...
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Jetstar to trial iPad portable IFE player
Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar plans to trial a new portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that is based on Apple's highly-popular iPad tablet.
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NewsPolish Tu-154 crew ignored eight 'pull up' warnings
Newly-released cockpit voice-recorder transcripts from the crashed Polish presidential Tupolev Tu-154M show that the terrain-awareness system sounded a 'pull...
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NewsSystem security is focus for e-enabled A350 XWB
As Airbus works to ensure its A350 XWB is not vulnerable to hackers, it has raised some of the burning questions that must be answered before e-enabled airliners...
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Interview
Working Week - Kathy Hammerson
Preparing letters of engagement, requests for proposals and building contracts to provide aircraft spares are daily challenges for Kathy Hammerson, LJ Walch’s manager of business development - North America