News from FlightGlobal – Page 1188
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NewsPICTURES: Lufthansa reveals its new A380 first class cabin
Lufthansa today reveals its new A380 first class cabin, which features oak veneer surfaces, sheet brass, white and grey wall elements, brownish-grey carpeting and pale grey curtains.
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INTERIORS: Optimares has designs on seat market
Italian seat manufacturer Optimares is using the Aircraft Interiors Expo to introduce itself to the market, and is hoping its focus on designing around customer wants and needs will make it stand out from the competition.
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Mitsubishi to complete MRJ design by end-August
Mitsubishi Aircraft aims to complete the design of its MRJ regional jet by the end of August and is working on a plan to develop an after-sales support network.
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INTERIORS: Day 2 in brief
Boeing 777 operators have the opportunity to reduce maintenance costs for their emergency lighting systems
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INTERIORS: Andrew Muirhead launches light-weight leather range
Scotland's Andrew Muirhead is launching a new range of lightweight leather for aircraft seats, as well as leather that is resistant to ink stains.
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INTERIORS: Back From The Future
Back From The Future: What would air travel be like tomorrow, if airlines start using the latest social media tools today? asks Simpliflying.com...
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INTERIORS: SeatTweet among connected apps for Panasonic IFE
Connected in-flight entertainment (IFE) applications that provide airlines with fresh ancillary revenue streams and passengers with access to social networking...
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NewsINTERIORS: Qatar to launch Thales' newest IFEC system on 787s
Qatar Airways has emerged as the launch customer for Thales' newest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system, after agreeing a massive deal to equip up to 60 Boeing 787s with the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband-supported solution.
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INTERIORS: IFE and seat vendors come together
In-flight entertainment (IFE) manufacturers and aircraft seat specialists are embracing a new paradigm that sees them working together like never before...
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Turkish to take Airbus's A330-200F development aircraft
Turkish Airlines confirms that one of the two A330-200Fs it ordered last November will be the Airbus development aircraft that undertook the bulk of the...
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PICTURE: Qatar Airways puts first 777F into service
Qatar Airways has started operations with its first Boeing 777 freighter, the first of three due to be delivered to the Middle Eastern carrier.
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Airbus poised to start building new higher weight A380 variant
Airbus is about to begin production of an upgraded A380-800 with increased operating weights that will offer more range and payload capability when it enters...
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NewsINTERIORS: Lumexis shakes up IFE industry with FlyDubai deal
Lumexis, a new kid on the block in the world of in-flight entertainment (IFE), is poised to break the duopoly of Panasonic Avionics and Thales, after revealing...
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This Week - briefings
ISRAEL STICKS TO GUNS WITH CODE POSITIVE SECURITY Israel has rejected an appeal by the International Air Transport Association and International...
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INTERIORS: WAEA membership approves APEX name proposal
The World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) is rebranding as the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) to broaden its scope and reflect...
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NewsPiper aims to open Brunei flying academy in early 2011
Piper expects the pilot academy it is helping set up in the small Asian country of Brunei to open in early 2011 and operate a fleet of 15-20 trainers by...
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NewsVueling denies sacking captain for refusing ash-cloud flight
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has firmly rejected claims by a pilot that he was dismissed for refusing to operate an aircraft through an area contaminated...
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INTERIORS: Day 1 in brief
In-flight connectivity provider OnAir has teamed up with Reed Exhibitions to develop a mobile portal that will enable delegates attending the Aircraft Interiors Expo to keep abreast of events as they unfold.