All Systems & Interiors news – Page 263
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Russian researchers study elliptical-fuselage 'EkoJet' concept
Russian researchers have released details of a proposed medium-haul widebody aircraft design which has been undergoing structural studies at the Central...
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Lufthansa eyes in-flight Internet for short-haul fleet
Lufthansa is looking closely at bringing in-flight communications to its short-haul fleet to address what it believes is a growing need for passengers to...
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Virgin Blue details rationale behind Etihad tie-up
Virgin Blue Group has detailed the rationale behind its new partnership with Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways, explaining that it will allow the Australian company to benefit more from hub-and-spoke operations.
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AUVSI: Health agency evaluating mine rescue robot
A new robot design is being evaluated by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that could one day join the standard safety...
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AUVSI: Northrop discloses new details on Fire-X, MUVR
After paving the way for integrating unmanned helicopters onto US Navy ships, Northrop Grumman has disclosed details of two new projects to show the company...
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VIDEO & PICTURES: Updated convention - Boeing 787 simulator preview
The Boeing 787 has yet to enter service, but CAE's simulator gives Flight's test pilot Mike Gerzanics a preview of what it is like to fly the Dreamliner
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Restructuring BMI plans A321 revamp
BMI, the loss-making London Heathrow-based Lufthansa subsidiary, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet as a part of a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme designed to staunch heavy losses.
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BMI plans to overhaul A321 cabins
UK carrier BMI, which is undergoing a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet. "Especially...
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Northrop in tune with Bell as it looks ahead
After paving the way for integrating unmanned helicopters on to US Navy ships, Northrop Grumman has disclosed details of two projects to show the company...
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Australia's competition watchdog steps into Sydney Airport charges hike dispute
A controversial move by Sydney Airport to increase charges for regional airlines has come under the spotlight, after carriers raised their concerns that...
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Fatigue cracking cited in July 2009 Southwest diversion
The hole that developed in the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 last year was caused by what the US National Transportation Safety Board describes as "pre-existing fatigue at a chemically milled step" - or in simpler terms, fatigue cracking.
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Icejet suspends flying operations and Dornier 328Jets being sold by their owner
Icelandic charter operator Icejet has suspended its executive flying operations after failing to agree a new lease deal with the resolution committee of collapsed financial institution Landsbanki Íslands, which owns its four-strong Dornier 328Jet fleet.
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Onur picks Iberia for A330 component repair
Spanish flag-carrier Iberia's maintenance division is to conduct component repair services for Turkish operator Onur Air's Airbus A330-300s. The two...
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Turkish Airlines looks into parts and seats ventures
Turkish Airlines is looking to form another couple of joint ventures, covering aircraft components and seats.
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This Week briefing
Taipei's Taoyuan International airport is reviewing air traffic control procedures and has suspended several controllers after a 15 July runway incursion in which miscommunication between the pilot of an Antonov Airlines An-124 freighter and controllers resulted in the aircraft entering the runway while a Singapore Airlines Airbus A330 was taking ...
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Oman Air: Transitioning from regional to international player
Oman's flag carrier has been reinventing itself to shake off its image as a regional airline
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Interview
Working Week: Shaun Wildey
Shaun Wildey flies Airbus A340s for Etihad Airways and is enjoying life with his family in Abu Dhabi, after a career with the Royal Air Force and Empire Test Pilots' School.
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Opinion
Comment: Time to pay for safety
As last week's fatal crash in Colombia sadly highlights, fast-growing Latin America needs to recognise that failing to invest in airport infrastructure and staff training costs lives
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A320 NEO to have $7-8 million price premium
If Airbus opts to go ahead with an A320 re-engining programme, it will price the so-called A320 family New Engine Option (NEO) with a premium of $7-8 million - or one-half the net present value of the 15% fuel savings the aircraft would deliver over today's generation of A320s and ...
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PICTURE: WhiteKnight Two landing gear fails
The left rear landing gear on Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnight Two failed during a test flight in the Mojave desert 19 Aug. The quad-engine jet that will...