All Systems & Interiors news – Page 296
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JetBlue seeks interim exemption from tarmac rules during JFK runway closure
JetBlue Airways has asked US regulators for a temporary exemption to tarmac delay rules at John F Kennedy (JFK) International airport during the closure...
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No urgent safety issue with Koito-fitted Airbuses: EASA
European regulators have found no immediate evidence that the falsification of data from Japanese seat manufacturer Koito Industries poses a threat to Airbus...
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Thales inks deal with airline to install complete in-flight connectivity suite
Thales has reached agreement with a "very significant" airline covering installation of its TopConnect in-flight connectivity suite comprising such cabin...
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PICTURE: ATR 42-600 flight testing gets underway
French airframer ATR has officially launched flight testing of the successor to its ATR 42-500 turboprop aircraft, the ATR 42-600. ATR unveiled the...
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US senators urge FAA to study pilot commuting
In the wake of the Colgan Air Flight 3407 accident, US lawmakers are urging regulatory authorities to study the impact of long-distance commuting on pilot...
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Airbus details A380’s new, more efficient Heathrow departure procedures
SIA's new lower-thrust, faster-acceleration procedure saves 300kg of fuel when departing from noise-sensitive airport
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Russian investigators to press ICAO for cabin cameras
Russian accident investigation representatives are to put the case for equipping passenger cabins with airborne image recorders to a high-level ICAO safety...
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UK showcases Mi-17 training work with Afghan crews
The UK has released details on a previously secretive helicopter training service being provided to future Afghan pilots ...
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Israir opts for Panasonic IFE
Panasonic Avionics has reached an agreement with Israir Airlines to provide in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on three of the Israeli carrier's Airbus...
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Oman in world first after turning on mobile, Internet services
Oman Air has become the first airline in the world to offer passengers both in-flight mobile and Internet, after switching on Airbus/SITA joint venture OnAir's...
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C&D Zodiac subcontracts CSeries insulation to MTI-Polyfab
C&D Zodiac has selected MTI Global subsidiary MTI-PolyFab to supply a thermal and acoustic insulation system on the Bombardier CSeries scheduled to debut...
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Airbus extends green airport trials to the A380 at Heathrow
Airport operator BAA Heathrow has been working with Airbus, Singapore Airlines and UK air navigation service provider NATS for a year to develop improved departure procedure for the A380, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
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Second Gulfstream G650 takes flight
Gulfstream's second G650 test aircraft - designated T2 (N652GD) - made its first flight from Savannah/Hilton Head International airport on 25 February
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GTF able to power twin-aisle narrowbody: Pratt & Whitney
Growing interest from airlines in the development of a new lightweight, twin-aisle narrowbody is among the factors driving Pratt & Whitney to ensure its...
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VIDEO: Air France debuts A380 on South African route
Air France's third Airbus A380 will also be deployed on its Johannesburg service before the French flag-carrier turns to Tokyo as its next route for the...
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Regent to expand with interiors refurbishment facility in Mobile
Interiors refurbishment specialist Regent Aerospace will expand operations by opening new facilities in Mobile, Alabama, the company announced on 26 February. The...
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Singapore's Tiger dismisses Jetstar-AirAsia alliance as "hot air"
Tiger Airways has dismissed the alliance between its rivals Jetstar and AirAsia as a "publicity stunt" and "a lot of hot air".
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HAL sets sights on global presence
Ashok Nayak has been at the helm of Hindustan Aeronautics for a year and is determined to turn the giant into a more nimble and effective global player
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Depth of Koito seat problem still being assessed
Airbus and EASA are still working to assess whether seats manufactured by Koito Industries and currently fitted to in-service aircraft meet airworthiness...
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First flight of interiors-fitted 787 slides to March
First flight of Boeing's third flight test aircraft has moved into March, citing a pre-fitting of flight test instrumentation that the company believes will...