All articles by Mary Kirby – Page 58
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NewsUS legislation set to let pilots work to age 65
A measure that overturns a near half-century old regulation limiting maximum pilot age to 60 has received unanimous approval from the US Congress and is...
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Open channels: Will 2008 be the year for in-flight mobile phones and broadband?
It looks as if 2008 will be the year that airlines finally begin to roll out in-flight mobile phone, blackberry, SMS and high speed internet services ...
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US age-60 pilot retirement rule poised to be overturned
The legislation, if approved by the US Senate, will permit pilots to serve in multi-crew Part 121 operations until reaching the age of 65, providing they have a first-class medical certificate.
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Q400 woes fail to slow Bombardier's forward march
Three recent Bombardier Q400 gear-related incidents at SAS Group have failed to stymie the Canadian airframer's momentum as market values for the turboprop...
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NewsHawaiian to replace 767 fleet with Airbus A350s, A330s
Hawaiian Airlines will replace its Boeing 767 fleet with all-Airbus widebodies under agreements reached with the European airframer and Rolls-Royce.
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NewsAMR Corp to divest American Eagle
American Airlines is evaluating a number of options for American Eagle’s divestiture, including a spin-off to shareholders, a sale to a third party or some other form of separation.
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Thales and Panasonic travel different paths to connectivity
Rival in-flight entertainment system manufacturers Thales and Panasonic are taking different approaches to bringing connectivity in-flight, with the former...