All Systems & Interiors news – Page 254
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Getting back in the envelope with CAE/APS upset training
How can the number of loss of control accidents be cut? Improved training is one answer and a new programme from North America aims to teach business aviators and airlines how to handle in-flight upsets
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787 suppliers in South Korea, Japan pushing towards full-rate output
The 787 is now an aircraft well into its early production run at Boeing's first and second tier supplier sites throughout Japan and South Korea after the airframer struggled for years to get its global supply chain fully operational.
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787-9 is looking very much like a 777-200ER
Boeing's progressive refinement of the design for the stretched -9 version of its 787 widebody is revealing a Dreamliner variant that is similar to the larger 777-200ER.
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EasyJet holds on to brand after settling licence dispute
UK budget carrier EasyJet will be able to retain its branding, after agreeing a revision of the licence at the heart of its bitter legal dispute with shareholder...
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This week briefing
After failing to buy an intelligence satellite from Israel or France, Turkey is preparing to build its own, "Gokturk", with Italian assistance for launch in 2012
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AirBaltic readies to introduce Apple iPad as IFE
Latvian carrier airBaltic is laying claim to the distinction of becoming the first airline in Europe to introduce Apple iPads for in-flight entertainment...
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Aircell broadband gets EASA approval for Challenger
Inflight connectivity provider Aircell has announced that its Aviator 300-based SwiftBroadband solution has received a supplemental type certification from...
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Snecma prepares to test new Aircelle nacelle demonstrator
Safran subsidiary Aircelle has delivered a nacelle demonstrator designed to evaluate potential noise reduction and enhancements to aircraft efficiency.
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FAA cites five smoke events in one day for an unnamed carrier
One unnamed US air carrier experienced five in-flight emergencies and diversions to the nearest airport over the course of one day in April, reports the...
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Libyan orders three CRJ900s, three options
Libyan Airlines parent Libyan African Aviation has placed a firm order for three Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets with options for three more of the...
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Middle East carriers plot low-cost expansion
Efforts to develop the low-cost carrier market in the Middle East continue with two of the region’s players, UAE carriers Air Arabia and FlyDubai, mapping further growth.
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Thai to sue Koito for seat problems
Thai Airways International plans to file a lawsuit this week against Japanese seat manufacturer Koito to seek compensation for failing to deliver seats for...
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Finns get first of two Phenoms
The Finnish Aviation Academy has taken delivery of the first of two Phenom 100s from Embraer to be used in the school's ab initio pilot training programme
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UK firms team up to streamline aircraft cabin modification process
UK design and interiors specialist FactoryDesign says it has begun collaborating with Cambridge, England-based Marshall Aerospace to carry out aircraft interiors...
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Air Transat selects IFE Services as new content service provider
Canadian scheduled and charter operator Air Transat has selected IFE Services as its new in-flight entertainment content service provider.
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Boeing and US airlines spar over Ex-Im financing
Boeing and its US domestic airline customers have opened a war of words over claims by US airlines that they are being disadvantaged by US government loan guarantees - through the US Export-Import Bank
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Saab considers 340 cycle programme extension
Saab Aircraft Leasing is evaluating extending the certificated hours on its Saab 340 fleet.
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B/E Aerospace to acquire TSI Group
Aerospace manufacturer B/E Aerospace has signed a definitive acquisition agreement with the shareholders of TSI Group (TSI). TSI provides fully-integrated,...
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PICTURES: AirMule UAV gains wheels for STOVL operations
Urban Aeronautics' AirMule ducted fan UAV has gained a wheeled landing gear to support possible STOVL operations ...