All Systems & Interiors news – Page 446
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PICTURE: Airbus A380 cleared to operate on standard-width runways
Airbus's A380 has received regulatory approval to be operated on standard-width runways despite the fact that the International Civil Aviation Organisation recommends wider runways should be provided for the type.
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China plans to launch 70-seat turboprop aircraft
Xian Aircraft is to produce a new commercial turboprop called the MA700, a 70-seater
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PICTURE: Diamond DA50 makes show debut
Diamond Aircraft 's product line grew at AirVenture in Oshkosh with the unveiling of the DA50 SuperStar....
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Regulating flexibly
Laws are often designed rigidly on the assumption that people will abuse them. But sometimes enforcing their spirit rather than their letter is more effective
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A duty of care
Systems for protecting ab initio aviators from their own lack of experience during training are essential. But a recent accident showed there was no standard for identifying a new solo pilot
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PICTURES: Dreamliner Gallery to cut 787 cabin specification lead-time to six months
Boeing aims to enable its 787 customers to define their cabin specifications as little...
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Brazil's TAM outlines long-haul expansion plans
TAM's plan to expand its long-haul network has received a boost with the award of rights from Brazil's civil aviation authority to serve Frankfurt and Madrid.
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Asia news in brief
Virgin Blue applies for routes Virgin Blue has applied to the Australian and US governments for permission to launch 10 weekly Australia-USA non-stop...
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Qantas sells its stake in Air New Zealand
The book on trans-Tasman co-operation has closed following the sale by Qantas Airways of its 4.2% stake in Air New Zealand .
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Middle East news in brief
Kuwait Airways set back Kuwait's plan to sell 80% of flag carrier Kuwait Airways was rejected in July by the country's parliament. The government had...
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Is Middle East growth sustainable?
Another spate of aircraft orders by Middle Eastern carriers has revived the debate over whether their relentless expansion can continue. Arab carriers...
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International news in brief
SkyTeam seeks immunity SkyTeam is seeking to merge two joint ventures among its members. Under a request for antitrust immunity made to the US Transportation...