All Systems & Interiors news – Page 221
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Virtual airline start-up HiAir plans Doncaster-Amsterdam flights
A new virtual airline called HiAir plans to begin Jetstream 32 operations in September between Doncaster Sheffield in northern England and Amsterdam Schiphol.
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Emirates works with Boeing to get connectivity linefit to widebodies
Emirates is working with Boeing to ensure AeroMobile's in-flight mobile phone connectivity solution is line-fitted to its new widebodies as soon as possible.
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An-124 in-flight upset after passing A380 led to 747 conflict
German investigators have disclosed preliminary details of a three-way encounter between an Airbus A380, an Antonov An-124 and a Boeing 747-400 near Frankfurt.
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Interview
Interview: Qatar Airways' CEO Akbar Al Baker
MASTER AND COMMANDER Akbar Al Baker's single-minded vision has powered Qatar Airways into a leading global network carrier. And rivals be warned, the...
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US airline mulls 'going all the way' with Aircell wireless IFE, Ka-band connectivity
At least one US airline is considering "going all the way" with Aircell by offering the firm's suite of commercial products, including its new wireless in-flight...
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GE: Deadhorse RNP goes live
GE Aviation has deployed two new required navigation performance instrument approaches for the Deadhorse airport in Alaska, giving the company the distinction...
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LatAm MRO providers capped by US moratorium: Aeroman
North and South American route structures have made Latin American MRO operations ideal for servicing narrowbody aircraft, although while there is growth...
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EU liquid ban to stay after last-minute chaos
European plans to lift a ban on carrying duty-free liquids in hand luggage through airports have descended into farce after several states opted to keep the restrictions in place.
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In-seat power specialist Astronics sees 'good' year; raises guidance
Astronics has raised its revenue guidance for the year after achieving a 53.2% increase in first quarter net profit to $5.2 million and a 17.5% rise in sales...
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BEA to examine why acoustic sweep missed AF447 recorders
French investigators are to re-examine acoustic data from the initial search for the crashed Air France flight AF447 to determine whether the Airbus A330's...
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Aer Lingus mulls further cost cuts as Q1 losses widen
Aer Lingus has hinted that a further round of cost-cutting may be necessary in light of external economic pressures.
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Failure to redistribute passengers caused serious A320 tailstrike
Failure to redistribute passengers on an Airbus A320 led the aircraft to strike its tail on take-off from Verona, Italian investigation agency the ANSV has found.
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El Al to be recertificated for Israel to regain Category 1 status
El Al will have to be recertificated for Israel to regain its Category 1 status under the US Federal Aviation Administration's International Aviation Safety Assessment programme.
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PICTURES: Korean A380 begins final flight tests
Korean Air's first Airbus A380 (MSN35) has started final flight tests from the airframer's Hamburg Finkenwerder plant, ahead of delivery to Toulouse in preparation...
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Field extends useful life of Dash 8s with flightdeck upgrade
Field Aviation has completed the first major modernisation of the flightdeck of a Bombardier Dash 8 turboprop.
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Improving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier progression
The continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines. That is the view of Blair Pomeroy, consultant with Oliver Wyman, who expects that the availability of a re-engined Airbus A320neo - and any counter-offer from Boeing - will provide further opportunities for airlines ...
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Improving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier growth
Continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines, according to Oliver Wyman consultant...
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PICTURE: 'Virgin Australia' new name for Virgin Blue
The second decade of Virgin Blue's operation will see the airline re-brand as "Virgin Australia" to help shed its low-cost image in favour of being a formidable...
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Opinion
Comment: When the music stops
The USA's regional carriers are jockeying for position as the majors they feed consolidate. But the disadvantage of operating small jets is putting pressure on the traditional business model
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US regionals look to supersize
Large regional aircraft - jets, mainly, but turboprops too - are the next big thing, with interest from airlines likely to centre on aircraft with 90 seats or more