News from FlightGlobal – Page 926
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NewsCSeries on track for first flight in June, says Bombardier
The Bombardier CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV-1) is on schedule to make its first flight by June. "The first CSeries aircraft is on target for its...
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NewsPorter confirms CSeries order
Toronto-based Porter Airlines has signed a conditional purchase order for 12 Bombardier CSeries 100 aircraft and options for an additional 18, as well as...
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Hawaiian to launch Beijing service, cuts Manila flights
Hawaiian Airlines plans to begin thrice-weekly service between Honolulu and Beijing on 16 April 2014 pending regulatory approval by Chinese and US authorities. The...
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INTERIOR: Sogerma unveils premium seat siblings
French interiors and aerostructures group EADS Sogerma has unveiled its first premium economy class seat and a related business class variant for narrowbody...
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NewsLOT leases 767 in place of 787s
Polish flag-carrier LOT is wet-leasing another Portuguese long-haul jet to maintain capacity while its Boeing 787s remain grounded. LOT has agreed...
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NewsINTERIORS: Arinc's Cabin Connect set to go live with Virgin Atlantic
Arinc is nearing a major milestone with its Cabin Connect in-flight wi-fi system as Virgin Atlantic prepares to go "live" with the service on three of its Airbus A330s.
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INTERIORS: Bandwidth debate continues as connectivity takes off
Everyone wants an apples with apples comparison when it comes to bandwidth available from the different broadband connectivity providers.
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INTERIORS: Thales distributes IFE content via internet
Thales Avionics is shortening IFE content cycles by transferring data through the internet, with Russian flag carrier Aeroflot the first airline to test the technology.
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INTERIORS: Lufthansa building connectivity momentum
Lufthansa has completed installation of nearly 90% of its long-haul fleet with the Panasonic Avionics connectivity solution and is in talks with providers...
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INTERIORS: SAA to equip A320s with Rockwell Paves IFE
Rockwell Collins claims its Skybox is the first airworthy and fielded cabin solution that wirelessly streams Hollywood-protected content, including from an on-board Apple iTunes library, on-demand using up to 10 Apple iOS devices.
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Batik Air to start operations on 3 May
Indonesia's Lion Air is gearing up for the launch of Batik Air, its second new airline in less than two months. Batik, a full-service carrier, will...
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Virgin America may file anti-competitive complaint against United: Branson
Virgin America may file a complaint with US regulators alleging anti-competitive practices by United Airlines at Newark Liberty International airport near...
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NewsA350 first flight in three months, after Paris air show
Airbus is planning to conduct the first flight of the A350 in about three months, likely after the Paris air show. "It will be around mid-year, just...
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INTERIORS: Allegiant introduces iPad inflight sales system
US low-cost carrier Allegiant Air is introducing an iPad-based payment system for passenger food and beverage purchases on board its aircraft by the end of April.
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INTERIORS: Passengers expect connectivity on board, says OnAir's Dawkins
OnAir CEO Ian Dawkins says that passengers are becoming more demanding regarding the use of their mobile devices on board.
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NewsTurkish to order up to 95 737s including Max
Turkish Airlines is to order up to 95 Boeing 737s including 75 of the re-engined Max family, in a surprise narrowbody deal which follows an agreement to...
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NewsINTERIORS: InflightDirect reveals colourful headphone range
InflightDirect has revealed a colourful array of budget headphone models in an effort to appeal to younger travellers.
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INTERIORS: Crystal Cabin Award finalists face judgement day
Tension is building for the finalists in this year's Crystal Cabin Award competition, the winners of which are set to be revealed at a glittering ceremony at the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg tonight.
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NewsINTERIORS: Qatar selects OnAir connectivity for A350s and A380s
Qatar Airways' Airbus A350 and A380 fleets will be line-fitted with both Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir connectivity. Doha-based Qatar Airways has...
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INTERIORS: Expliseat reveals weight-saving titanium seat
New kid on the block Expliseat aims to enter the market with a bang - promising to cut seat weight by "at least 50%" and thus shave off up to 5% from airlines' fuel bills.