News from FlightGlobal – Page 948
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Delta-Virgin Australia to begin transpacific codesharing on 6 Nov
The transpacific codeshare agreement between Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia will take effect on 6 November, Atlanta-based Delta said in a statement. Under...
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MRO: Iberian maintenance providers plan for growth
The latest major change in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry on the Iberian Peninsula was the merger between Iberia Maintenance and British Airways' technical arm, BA Engineering, when their parent carriers formed International Airlines Group (IAG) at the end of last year.
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Cargolux could seek capacity elsewhere after 747-8F rejection
Cargolux is preparing to source alternative aircraft capacity should the dispute over delivery of its new Boeing 747-8 freighters fail to reach a quick conclusion.
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NewsCargolux will not take 747-8F delivery over contract wrangle
Cargolux has informed Boeing it will not take delivery of its first 747-8 freighter on Monday as planned, due to a contractual tussle, the airframer confirms. The...
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Azerbaijan Airlines picks digEcor as AVOD supplier
Azerbaijan Airlines has chosen digEcor to provide audio and video on demand (AVOD) content for its Panasonic eX2 system on a Boeing 767 aircraft. The...
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Boeing adds eight more 777s to backlog
Boeing has added an additional eight 777s to its order book this week, pushing its yearly total for the long-range twin to 120 gross orders in 2011.
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Thales readies to deploy GateSync after announcing Kontron deal
Thales has selected Kontron to design and manufacture the enhanced terminal wireless LAN unit (eTWLU) for its new GateSync system, a high-performance ground...
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Black box data streaming service could be ready by early 2012
An in-flight aircraft performance data transmission service that promises to vastly improve on aircraft communications addressing and reporting systems (ACARS) could be in service in early 2012.
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NewsAir France-KLM to take up to 110 A350s and 787s
Air France-KLM has split its major fleet re-equipment deal between Airbus and Boeing, revealing plans to order up to 110 A350 XWBs and 787s
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NewsFormer Connexion customer JAL to offer Panasonic in-flight Internet
Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer internet connectivity aboard select international flights from summer 2012 using Panasonic Avionics's eXConnect technology. Panasonic's...
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BA pilots win holiday pay battle at European court
The European Court of Justice today ruled that British Airways should base its pilots' holiday pay on overall earnings and not just on basic pay.
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Small Planet Airlines to expand A320 fleet
Lithuanian charter operator Small Planet Airlines will grow its Airbus A320 fleet as it expands into France and the Benelux region. Next year, the...
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Cluster analysis singles out anomalies in flight data
Cluster analysis of the myriad parameters accessible on flight-data recorders could provide a valuable insight into operational performance, with a view to accident prevention, research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) indicates.
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Malaysia Airlines appoints Ahmad Jauhari Yahya as MD
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has appointed Ahmad Jauhari Yahya as its managing director.
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ILFC closes purchase and leaseback of 737s to Virgin Australia
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has completed a deal to purchase and lease back five new Boeing 737-800s to Virgin Australia. The aircraft...
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Next generation 777 comes into focus
Building on its 777-300ER, Boeing is evaluating its next moves in the 300 to 415-seat market with its conceptual 777-8X/9X, powered by a smaller GE90-derived...
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American to expand video on demand to 400 aircraft
American Airlines will expand its entertainment on demand product offering to about 400 WiFi-enabled aircraft by end-2012, after initially offering it on...
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ATM trial aimed at cutting long-haul emissions bears fruit
A trial aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from long-haul flights by offering more flexibility in choosing routes has resulted in reductions in fuel...
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Emirates confirms Antinori as new sales chief
Emirates has confirmed that Lufthansa's former chief marketing officer, Thierry Antinori, will become its new sales chief next month.
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INTERIORS: Panasonic offers upgrade solution to legacy IFE customers
Panasonic Avionics' massive installed base of legacy IFEC customers can rest easy knowing they need not replace aging systems to obtain next generation functionality,...