All Systems & Interiors news – Page 161
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ROUTES: Heathrow debate has regional implications
News that Patrick McLoughlin, the UK's new transport secretary, has postponed his decision over Heathrow's third runway until after the next General Election...
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ROUTES: Orbis flying eye hospital touches down in Abu Dhabi
Eye-care charity Orbis has flown its flying eye hospital to Abu Dhabi to welcome Routes delegates onboard the aircraft and showcase its work training ocular...
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Belated inquiry probes Germanwings pilots' fume struggle
German investigators have disclosed that both pilots of a Germanwings Airbus A319 were badly affected by fumes while approaching Cologne, but details about the seriousness of the event only emerged a year after it took place.
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PICTURES: Thai receives first A380 at Toulouse ceremony
Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the ninth airline to operate the type.
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Thai Airways announces A380 route plans
Thai Airways will take delivery of its first Airbus A380 today and has announced the routes on which it plans to deploy the aircraft. The Star Alliance...
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Zodiac adds two new A350 business class seats to Airbus catalogue
Zodiac Seats France has become an Airbus contracted supplier and will offer two new business class seating options for the Airbus A350. The Cirrus...
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Fire brought down Asiana 747F in just 18min
Stricken Asiana freighter, transporting batteries and hazardous chemicals, failed to reach safety during attempt to divert
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Airbus delivers 100th A320 assembled in Tianjin
Airbus has delivered its 100th A320 family aircraft, assembled at its final assembly line in Tianjin, to Air China. This delivery comes three years...
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Live TV expects Ka-band live in Europe next year
Ka-band inflight broadband service will be live in Europe by mid-2013, says JetBlue subsidiary LiveTV. LiveTV says it will continue to work with California-based...
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IN FOCUS: Maintenance business shifts towards fewer global players
Finnair has contracted SR Technics for CFM56 and fleet-wide component maintenance; and Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance (far right) will co-operate with Hamilton Sundstrand on 787 support
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Washington National has room to grow: GAO
Unused runway capacity at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport could be used to add additional flights, finds the US government. The Government...
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Boeing close to linefit connectivity for 787
Boeing says it is working to include "a full set" of connectivity options in the 787 catalogue by the end of the year. The long-awaited announcement...
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UK's first Airseeker on track for 2013 delivery, says MoD
The Royal Air Force's first RC-135W Airseeker electronic intelligence aircraft is on track for delivery in December 2013 ...
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ANALYSIS: Regional airlines must choose whether to align with a major carrier or go it alone
Many regional airlines face tough choices between independence and integration as the consolidation of major carriers prompts a rethink in business strategy
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IN FOCUS: What to do in your first 100 days as an airline CEO
With new chief executives under intense scrutiny to prove they are up to the task, executive coach Peter Dunkin of Aviationwise looks at how to lay the foundations for that crucial first 100 days
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IN FOCUS: Leisure carriers look increasingly towards seat-only fares and long-haul for growth
Leisure carriers are leaving their charter history behind and moving towards scheduled operations and seat-only sales while looking at the legacy airlines' long-haul markets.
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Southwest and AirTran combined schedules due in Q1 2013
Southwest Airlines and its subsidiary AirTran Airways are on track to publish full integrated flight schedules for domestic operations during the first quarter...
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APEX: ViaSat confident about speeds for JetBlue's Ka-service
JetBlue will officially launch its first aircraft outfitted with Ka-band wi-fi in the first quarter of 2013, the airline says. The airline plans to...
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Panasonic Avionics strikes repair deal with Aeromexico
Panasonic Avionics signed a 10-year contract with Aeromexico for unlimited spares and repairs on 10 of the airline's Boeing 737-800 aircraft with the Panasonic...
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APEX: Thales's gadget man keeps both eyes on the future
Given the rapid pace of development in consumer electronics, particularly against the comparatively lengthy timeframe to develop and certificate an aircraft, in-flight entertainment technology providers have to work hard to stay in step with consumer expectations.