All Ops & safety articles – Page 170
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American orders 10 E175s
American Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Embraer 175 jets, the Brazilian manufacturer has disclosed.
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Extra security measures add to cost burden: AAPA
Governments need to cooperate more closely with the industry when developing aviation security measures, following a year where various countries implemented new security rules unilaterally, adding heavily to security costs.
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Ryanair holds profit forecast ahead of second-half slowdown
Ryanair has turned in a half-year net profit of €1.29 billion ($1.5 billion), up 11% on the previous interim figure, but is leaving its full-year forecast unchanged.
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Brussels Airlines retires last Avro
Brussels Airlines has retired its last BAE Systems Avro RJ100 regional jet.
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US fines Compass for failing to provide weather data
The US Federal Aviation Administration proposes an $869,125 fine against Compass Airlines for failing to give flight crews full weather information on a number of flights to Mexico.
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A319 evades ultralight collision during initial climb
German investigators have detailed a serious low-level airprox incident at Stuttgart during which a Germanwings Airbus A319's collision-avoidance system ordered the crew to descend while just 1,200ft above ground.
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Nextjet suspects aircraft sabotage at regional airport
Swedish regional carrier Nextjet has called in police after discovering possible sabotage to an aircraft parked at Gallivare airport.
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EASA revisits angle-of-attack upgrade on A330 computers
Airbus A330 operators are to be instructed to update software on flight-control computers in order to reduce the risk of undetected blockage of angle-of-attack sensors.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air Berlin poised to bid farewell
Later today Air Berlin will operate the last flight under its own branding, from Munich to the German capital's Tegel airport.
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IATA targets Asia's infrastructure, regulation and environment
IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac has called on Asian governments to invest further in aeronautical infrastructure, harmonise regulation and join in the industry’s efforts to improve its sustainability.
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CSeries in contest for Bangkok Airways' narrowbody needs
Bangkok Airways is evaluating the Airbus A319neo, Boeing 737 Max 7 and the Bombardier CS300 for its fleet renewal and expansion needs.
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Lax airport maintenance caused SpiceJet Q400 accident
An Indian investigation has found that Jabalpur airport failed to conduct required inspections and maintain its boundaries, allowing wildlife to stray onto the runway and collide with a landing SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 in 2015.
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Atlas 747F came within 670ft of Hong Kong mountain
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Freighter came very close to a mountain after taking off from Hong Kong International Airport on 24 September.
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China Southern to take 38 Boeing jets including 777s
China Southern Airlines has agreed to order eight Boeing 777-300ERs as well as 30 737 Max 8 jets.
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MH17: Investigators seek details over missile-launcher photo
Investigators pursuing a criminal case over the destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine are seeking information about a new image of a mobile missile launcher.
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Malaysia to resume search for MH370
Kuala Lumpur has entered an 'no-find, no fee' agreement with seabed exploration firm Ocean Infinity to resume the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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Outgoing Malaysia Airlines chief explains Ryanair move
Outgoing Malaysia Airlines chief executive Peter Bellew has detailed his reasons for taking up the post of chief operating officer at Ryanair from 1 December.
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Emirates sets date to take 100th A380
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates will take its Airbus A380 fleet into triple figures next month when it takes delivery of its 100th aircraft.
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Wizz Air opts to pursue UK AOC
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is formally seeking a UK air operator's certificate and operating licence.
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Malaysia Airlines chief Bellew quits to rejoin Ryanair
Malaysia Airlines chief executive Peter Bellew is to step down from the airline after barely a year, having been recruited by budget carrier Ryanair to serve as chief operations officer.