Networks – Page 340
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Kenya Airways to add E-190s
Kenya Airways plans to introduce Embraer E-190s to its fleet to support further growth of its fast-expanding African network.
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NewsContinental taking new 737s with B/E seats after Koito debacle
Aircraft seats manufactured by B/E Aerospace are being fitted to new-build Boeing 737-800s destined for Continental Airlines, after the carrier suffered...
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NewsOEMs outline specifics of FAA environmental contract award
Boeing, General Electric and Honeywell plan to use contract awards from the US Federal Aviation Administration to deepen existing research on technology...
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FAA aims to levy $2.5M in fines against GoJet and Trans States
Trans States Holdings subsidiaries GoJet and Trans States Airlines are facing a proposed $2.5 million fine by the FAA for violating various maintenance procedures.
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NewsTurbulence-hit Qantas A330 had degraded weather radar
Investigators have determined that an Airbus A330's weather radar capabilities had been degraded before the jet encountered severe turbulence last year,...
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UAE plans to relaunch RAK Airways by end of 2010
Ras Al Khaimah's troubled carrier RAK Airways is to attempt a relaunch of services by the end of this year. Its latest chief executive, Omar Jahameh,...
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Virgin America seeks approval to serve Mexico
Virgin America announced on 29 June it will file with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin flying to Mexico later this year from...
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JetBlue takes cautious approach to in-flight connectivity
Executives at JetBlue Airways realise that at some point the carrier will need to add in-flight connectivity to its portfolio, but the airline remains unconvinced...
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American refurbishes 737-800s with new cabins; adds seats
Oneworld alliance member American Airlines has initiated a refurbishment programme for its original 76-strong fleet of Boeing 737-800s in a move that will...
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NewsLufthansa gears up for late summer re-launch of in-flight Internet
Star Alliance member Lufthansa has begun flight-testing its 'FlyNet' in-flight Internet service in preparation for re-launch within several weeks. "The...
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Pelton: jury 'still out' on ADS-B benefits
Cessna chief executive Jack Pelton says the "jury's still out" on the real benefits of the automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast rulemaking that was finalised in May.
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Air Arabia expands throughout region
After expanding to Egypt and Jordan, Sharjah's low-cost airline is intent on conquering the Middle East and North Africa
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Profile: John Wheldon GAA
EXPATRIATE PROFILE A new challenge daily Briton John Wheldon, 57, manager simulators and equipment maintenance with Gulf Aviation Academy in...
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No stopping Emirates as it plans to add 700 pilots
The Middle East's biggest airline keeps on expanding as it emerges unscathed from Dubai's economic troubles, stronger than ever
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This Week Briefing
briefing SUPERJET'S SAM146 GETS EUROPEAN APPROVAL CERTIFICATION Franco-Russian joint venture PowerJet has been awarded European type certification...
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Opinion
Comment: Report card from hell
To ensure US air traffic control can cope with rising flight volume while cutting emissions, no project is more critical than NextGen. Unfortunately, the FAA is failing its mid-term exams
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Business quote of the week
Quote of the week "There will be a broader realisation of the business models that aren't working" Doric Asset Finance managing director MARK...
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Business - bad week
IATA The International Air Transport Association is scouring its airline billing and settlement plan system after discovering 550 million baht ($17 million)...
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A320 overhead bin maker cites overloading in latch problem
Aircraft interiors specialist FACC says it shares Airbus's belief that the overhead bin latch problem being reported by some Airbus A320 family aircraft...
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NewsThird 787 returns home for additional inspections
Boeing's third 787 flight test aircraft has returned home to Seattle for additional inspections on its horizontal stabiliser, following weekend inspections. ZA003,...