News from FlightGlobal – Page 1059
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INTERIORS: Panasonic goes looking for trouble
In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) hardware giant Panasonic Avionics is taking trouble-shooting to a whole new level with the creation of a new mission control center that is perpetually connected to the firm's customer support offices around the world and its OEM facilities.
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Jet Airways considers ways of increasing capital
Minutes from the Jet Airways' 18th annual general meeting, provided more details about the company's capital raise plans. At the general meeting, Dinseh...
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China Airlines to join SkyTeam by mid-2011
China Airlines (CAL) has formally begun the process of joining SkyTeam by mid-2011 after signing a letter of intent with the alliance in Taipei. The...
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INTERIORS: Panasonic launches first application store for IFEC
Software developers will have the opportunity to see their ideas fly with Panasonic Avionics' launch of the world's first application store to serve airline customers of its in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems.
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Aeromexico confirms evaluation of fleet expansion options
Aeromexico has confirmed it is looking at acquiring additional Boeing aircraft as it plans further expansion of its network in the aftermath of archrival...
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Qantas opposes Virgin Blue-Etihad alliance
Qantas Airways has protested against plans by Australia's Virgin Blue and Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways to form an alliance, and has urged Australian...
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INTERIORS: digEcor offers passengers an inflight shopping spree
Portable IFE device manufacturer digEcor arrives at the show having just unveiled a new business unit dedicated to high-end shopping to help airlines customers...
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INTERIORS: Collaboration rules under new aircraft cabin paradigm
Last year in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) giant Panasonic Avionics unveiled the first-ever truly integrated IFEC/seat
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Crashed Conviasa ATR 42 identified
The Conviasa ATR which crashed in Venezuela earlier today has been identified as a 16-year-old ATR 42-300.
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Estonian CRJ900s to arrive in 2011 under new deal
Estonian Air has firmed a contract to acquire three Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, a deal which replaces an earlier fleet-renewal agreement with the...
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VIDEO: Delta 747 shunts tow-tractor at gate
Video images have emerged depicting the moment that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400 shunted a tow-tractor while preparing to park at an airbridge
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Efficiency 3.0 at TechOps
Delta's focus on constraints is driving down engine overhaul turnaround times
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VivaAerobus expands at Mexico City, seeks more 737s
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus is launching six new routes to Mexico City and is looking to acquire at least six additional Boeing 737-300s to support...
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Volaris to launch seven routes from Mexico City
Volaris is planning a major expansion of its network from Mexico City International Airport as the low-cost carrier looks to fill some of the void left by...
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Air China to order four 777-300ERs
Chinese flag-carrier Air China is ordering four Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for delivery from 2013.
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Estonian Air agrees in principle on Bombardier acquisition
Estonian Air has agreed in principle to acquire three Bombardier aircraft and is to disclose further details next week.
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ATR makes 900th delivery
Regional turboprop specialist ATR has delivered its 900th aircraft - and expects to break the 1,000 barrier within two years.
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Competition regulator rejects Virgin Blue-ANZ Tasman pact
Australia's competition regulator is intending to reject the proposed tie-up between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue on trans-Tasman services.
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XL selects Dublin Aerospace for heavy 737 work
Charter carrier XL Airways' German division has selected newly-established overhaul firm Dublin Aerospace to conduct base maintenance on Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The...
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Air Berlin branches into entertainment industry
Air Berlin cites the high cost of in-flight entertainment licensing fees as one of the drivers behind its decision to team with German media company kick-media...