All Ops & safety articles – Page 296
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Robbers attack Swiss Fokker at Brussels
Police are investigating an incident at Brussels airport during which valuable goods were stolen from a parked Fokker 100. The aircraft had been operating...
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Pilots need to be fully aware of automated system functions: ATSB
Pilots need to ensure that they have a thorough understanding of how automated flight systems work, says Australia's air accident investigator, following...
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NewsPICTURE: Eurocopter clinches deal with India’s Aviators for seven HEMS EC135s
Eurocopter has sold seven EC135 helicopters to Indian operator Aviators that will be deployed for emergency medical services missions (HEMS) after they enter...
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Boeing stands by li-ion after Airbus battery switch
Boeing continues to stand by lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries despite Airbus's decision to remove them as a power source on the A350XWB family due to uncertainty...
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NewsIN FOCUS: A giant Leap for CFM
A programme that began to take shape as a concept nearly eight years ago is finally taking real form inside CFM International's supply chain.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce readies Trent XWB for A350's first flight
As a certification milestone is reached, Rolls-Royce is turning its attention to proving the maturity of the A350's Trent XWB powerplant ahead of first delivery next year
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NewsAirbus to ditch lithium-ion batteries on A350
Airbus is opting to switch back to nickel-cadmium batteries for its A350 as a risk-reduction strategy, but insists the change will not affect entry into...
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American and US Airways network questions remain
American and US Airways executives say that the combined carrier will retain all of its existing hubs, but note that changes are possible. The new...
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FL Technics buys 10 landing gear sets for teardown
Lithuanian maintenance provider FL Technics has purchased 10 landing gear sets for Bombardier CRJ100/200s and Boeing 737-300/400/500s to be dismantled for...
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NewsVIDEO: Crashed Ukrainian An-24 identified
Ukrainian emergency situations ministry images from the scene of the South Airlines Antonov An-24 crash in Donetsk have identified the aircraft involved as a 40-year old airframe.
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NewsFive killed after An-24 breaks up
Ukraine's government has confirmed five fatalities from the Antonov An-24 crash at Donetsk airport. The country's emergency situations ministry states...
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NewsF-35B returns to flight
The Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the Joint Strike Fighter has returned to flight after a 25-day grounding. "F-35B...
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NewsBoeing warns about unclaimed 747-8 production slots
Boeing could be forced to slow down production or build unsold 747-8s after 2013, the company warns in a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Light at the end of United's fleet redeployment tunnel
United Airlines faced quite the juggling act during the past year. Network planners at the Chicago-based Star Alliance member took the bulk of the...
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NewsRyanair expects EU to block Aer Lingus takeover
The European Commission intends to block Ryanair's proposed takeover of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, the low-cost carrier announced on 12 February.
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NewsRolls-Royce prepares prototype A350-1000 engine
Rolls-Royce is preparing a prototype demonstration for the higher-thrust Trent XWB-97 engine which will be used on the A350-1000
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Long live London's third runway debate
Will London Heathrow airport ever get a third runway? Does London Heathrow airport actually need a third runway? If it did get a third runway, would that...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer quietly unveils improved E-Jet with American Airlines order
Brazilian airframer clarifies near-term proposal for aircraft improvements anticipating rush of orders for regional jets
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NewsBoeing completes first 787 test flight
A Boeing 787 today completed the first flight test to study the in-flight performance of the lithium-ion batteries that have kept the fleet grounded for...
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NewsFAA clears Boeing to resume 787 flight tests
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared Boeing to begin test flights soon on an instrumented 787 that could pave the way for a return to...