News from FlightGlobal – Page 1088
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Flybe highlights seven new routes for summer 2011
UK regional carrier Flybe is to launch seven new services under its summer 2011 schedule. Flybe will operate thrice-weekly flights from Southampton...
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NTSB: DCA controller admits to sleeping on job
A 20-year FAA air traffic control supervisor working in the tower at Washington National airport told the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)...
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NewsQatar still considering A320neo, but wants performance data
Qatar Airways is keeping Airbus guessing about whether it will sign for the A320neo, saying it is still waiting for definitive data to validate performance...
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American expects to complete 737-800 retrofit by early 2013
American Airlines has completed retrofits on 30 of 76 older Boeing 737-800s in its fleet to mirror the interiors of the new -800s being delivered to the...
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NewsStar Alliance trials aircraft seats for possible joint procurement
Global airline group the Star Alliance is studying various economy-class seats with the aim of selecting a common seat architecture that could be jointly...
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NATCA: Front-line controller needed in DCA tower
The air traffic controllers union says it supports the US Transportation Department's move to a "front-line controller" for the midnight shift at Washington...
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Pilots given option to land at “uncontrolled” airport
Pilots of at least two airline flights arriving at Reagan National airport just after midnight on 22 March were given the option of landing at the airport...
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Embraer signs aircraft financing MoU with China's ABC Leasing
Embraer and China's ABC Financial Leasing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on aircraft financing and leasing.
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NewsVIDEO: Test pilots extract stranded Alrosa Tu-154
Pilots in Russia have managed to extract the Alrosa Tupolev Tu-154 from Izhma, six months after an emergency landing left the aircraft stranded.
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NewsVIDEO: Begg snow inquiry sets tough target for London Heathrow
London Heathrow Airport must improve its resilience to ensure that it "never closes as a result of circumstances under its control", according to the formal...
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AirAsia Philippines to be based at Manila Clark
Low-cost carrier AirAsia's Philippine affiliate airline will be based at Manila's Clark Airport, and will begin international flights in the fourth quarter...
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Boeing to advance monthly 787 output from two to 2.5 mid-year
Boeing is set to increase 787 production from two to 2.5 aircraft per month on its Everett, Washington final assembly line mid-year, as it seeks it bring...
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Swiss unveils new routes in summer schedule
Swiss International Air Lines is to expand services from Geneva and Basel under its summer schedule, effective 27 March to 29 October. The carrier...
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Sabena Technics signs MRO deal with start-up Alba Star
Sabena Technics has signed a three-year contract with Spanish start-up Alba Star to perform full component support services on its Boeing 737-400 fleet....
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Boeing forms consortium to align biomass standards
Boeing and a Swiss academic establishment have joined forces in efforts to co-ordinate and simplify certification standards for biomass-derived jet fuels.
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NewsEFB 'sea change' expected with Apple iPad 2: Jeppesen
Boeing's aeronautical data specialist Jeppesen is developing capabilities to provide real-time in-flight content delivery to electronic flight bags based on the Apple iPad hand-held tablet.
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Aerosur and BoA battle over Bolivia
Bolivia's small but colourful market is poised for more expansion this year as the battle between the country's new government-owned flag carrier and largest...
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NewsAeroflot opens flight school as pilot shortage looms
Shortage of professional aviation personnel in Russia has driven the creation of Aeroflot Aviation School, which has opened in Melkisarovo and will offer training in 120 aviation-related fields.
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Regionals: The big squeeze
Passenger numbers are swelling and Europe's capacity-constrained airports are struggling to make room, putting huge pressure on operators of smaller aircraft types
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NewsAeroflot A320 familiarity aids Superjet pilot training
Aeroflot is capitalising on similarities with the Airbus A320 to aid training of its initial batch of Sukhoi Superjet 100 pilots, in the absence of a full-flight simulator.