Europe – Page 485
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New attitude is training revolution
Following years of airline industry debate about how airline pilot training should be delivered in the digital age, Europe’s aircrew training philosophy is about to be changed almost beyond recognition in the next four years. Starting this year, the planned changes should be – and in many cases already are ...
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Delta TechOps starts Trent 1000 maintenance
Rolls-Royce has recruited Delta Air Lines' maintenance division to service Trent 1000 engines at its overhaul shop in Atlanta, as the UK manufacturer looks to add capacity to a network trying to cope with the problems seen on the powerplant.
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Moody's highlights risks for aerospace in no-deal Brexit scenario
Ratings agency Moody’s has warned that a no-deal Brexit would be to the European aerospace and defence industry’s detriment, with smaller companies likely to be most severely affected in the short term.
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Zunum picks Safran for developmental hybrid-electric commuter
US hybrid-electric aircraft start-up Zunum Aero has selected Safran Helicopter Engines to supply a turboshaft engine in order to generate electric power for propulsion of its under-development commuter aircraft.
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EASA opens application process for UK-based approval holders
EASA has established a process under which UK aviation companies holding European certification can apply for third-country approvals in preparation for a potential no-deal Brexit.
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Russian military accused of hacking MH17 investigation
Investigators have disclosed that Russian military intelligence hackers attempted to obtain information on the probe into the destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How the jet travel era began in earnest – 60 years ago
This year marks the 60th anniversary of a seminal moment in commercial aviation: the start of transatlantic jet services.
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VIDEO: Recollections of how BOAC’s Comet won the transatlantic jet race
Six decades ago today, on 4 October 1958, a BOAC de Havilland Comet 4 became the first jet airliner to fly revenue passenger services across the Atlantic in each direction between London and New York. In achieving this feat, the UK long-haul flag carrier beat its great US rival Pan ...
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Jet Aviation expands FBO footprint with purchase of KLM Jet Center
Jet Aviation has bolstered its already extensive global fixed base operation network with the acquisition of the KLM Jet Center facilities at Amsterdam Schipol and Rotterdam The Hague airport.
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Aurigny takes second new Dornier 228
Ruag Aviation has disclosed the delivery of a Dornier 228 to Channel Islands operator Aurigny Air Services.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: H225 returning from the void
A fatal North Sea crash left customers shunning Airbus Helicopters' crew transport workhorse, but new opportunities beckon in other roles
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Investigators probe Shannon air traffic system glitch
Irish investigators are probing a technical problem which affected airspace management in the Shannon air traffic control system, forcing restrictions on traffic flow.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why engine shop TS&S sees its role as OEM partner
Middle Eastern engine shop Turbine Services & Solutions has a unique position in the MRO sector.
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Airbus points to lower-weight variant of BelugaXL
Airbus technical data on the new BelugaXL logistics transport shows that the aircraft is being developed with two weight variants.
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A321neo certified for long-range modifications
Airbus’s A321neo has been certified to operate with three additional centre fuel tanks, enabling it to conduct long-range operations.
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Primera collapses before realising transatlantic ambitions
Leisure carrier Primera Air succumbed to financial pressure just a few months after the operator embarked on an ambitious expansion on transatlantic routes.
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Struggling Primera Air to cease operations
Northern European carrier Primera Air is to cease operations within the next few hours, after failing to secure financing to maintain services.
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Air China picks LHT and local partner for A350 component support
China Aviation Supplies (CASC) and Lufthansa Technik have been jointly engaged to provide component maintenance for Air China's Airbus A350 fleet.
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OpinionOPINION: Lack of women pilots exposes industry failing
When Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker earlier this year made his ill-chosen, off-the-cuff remarks about the inability of women to run airlines, he did the industry a favour in that his comment highlighted – albeit rather uncomfortably – a huge gender gap that extends from the boardroom to the ...
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Lufthansa firms options on 27 A320neo-family jets
Lufthansa Group has converted options on 24 Airbus A320neos and three A321neos into firm orders for delivery in 2023-4.