All Systems & Interiors news – Page 44
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Airbus confirms A380 and A350 launch-aid amendments
Airbus and its four primary European partner countries have agreed to amend A380 and A350 launch investment loans as part of compliance measures linked to the World Trade Organisation dispute over large civil aircraft financing.
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ANALYSIS: Silkair gets big upgrade – at the cost of its brand
The decision of Singapore Airlines to absorb its regional Silkair unit into the main brand SIA will make the group more efficient, and is a key step in streamlining SIA’s structure.
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JetSuite commits to launch Zunum hybrid-electric aircraft
Premium charter operator JetSuite has committed to become the launch operator for a Boeing-backed, hybrid-electric aircraft now in development by Seattle-based start-up Zunum Aero.
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Jet Airways considers removal of 777-300ER first class cabin
Jet Airways could remove the first class cabin on its 10 Boeing 777-300ERs in favour of more business and economy seats.
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Shrunk Superjet to have more commonality with MC-21
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft will aim to align the cockpit of its proposed 75-seat version of the Superjet more closely to that of the Irkut MC-21.
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C919's local engine alternative powered up
China has successfully achieved power-on for the first CJ-1000AX demonstrator engine, the alternative powerplant for the in-development Comac C919.
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SIA to merge regional Silkair unit into main brand
Silkair's Boeing 737 fleet will undergo a major cabin overhaul pending the unit's merger with the main Singapore Airlines brand.
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FAA sets certification rules for 777X wingtip
The US Federal Aviation Administration is set to publish a final list of 10 special conditions on certificating the airworthiness of Boeing’s unique folding wingtips for the 777X family.
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Airbus starts A330neo cabin tests with TAP jet's first flight
Airbus has embarked on a cabin test programme for its A330neo with the maiden flight of the first customer aircraft, bound for Portuguese carrier TAP.
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Sukhoi assessing engine options for 'Russified' Superjet
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division has yet to decide on the crucial powerplant issue for its proposed 'Russified' Superjet 100.
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Airbus finance chief Wilhelm joins management exodus
Airbus chief financial officer Harald Wilhelm is to step down from his position next year, when chief executive Tom Enders is due to leave his post.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: A look back at Comac's first 10 years
When China declared its ambitions to develop a large passenger aircraft and become a world-class player in aircraft manufacturing, it established the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) to spearhead this dream.
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PICTURES: Second MC-21 commences flight tests
Irkut's second flight-test MC-21 has conducted its maiden sortie, almost a year since the type's first test airframe initially became airborne.
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Embraer re-affirms KC-390 delivery date despite second mishap
Embraer still expects its first KC-390 transport aircraft to be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force in the fourth quarter of 2018, despite a second mishap with one of its prototypes on 5 May, which caused extensive damage to the aircraft’s three landing gear and fuselage structure.
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Avionica, GE form JV for flight data and analytics
Avionica’s quick access recorders will be hooked up to GE Aviation’s analytical algorithms under a new joint venture announced on 10 May to develop new products that are designed to transfer better flight data to the ground.
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A321neo seeks US rule relief as seat-count lifts to 244
Airbus's reconfigured A321neo has been cleared to operate with up to 244 passengers, depending on the precise exit layout.
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EASA certifies new Pitch seat to 16g standard
Europe's safety authority has certified to the 16g standard a new slimline seat design developed by UK manufacturer Pitch Aircraft Seating.
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MHI's aviation unit swings to loss with higher MRJ costs
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) aircraft, defense and space unit swung to an operating loss of Y15.1 billion ($138 million) in its 2017 financial year, attributed largely to the increase in research and development costs for its in-development MRJ regional jet.
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Demise of Iran nuclear deal kills hopes for Boeing order
The US government’s withdrawal from a deal to limit Iran’s ability to obtain nuclear weapons puts an end to a nearly two-year old plan by Iran to acquire or lease 117 Boeing aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: The legal travails of Panasonic Avionics
News that Panasonic Avionics, along with its corporate parent, has agreed payments to settle US federal allegations of corruption comes just months after it settled other allegations levied by business partner CoKinetic.