All Ops & safety articles – Page 348
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IN FOCUS: Changing role for airports
The competitive landscape for airports has evolved. The same drivers of competitive change within the airline industry - the emergence of low-cost and the...
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IN FOCUS: Technology key in airports development
Meeting future demand, be it increasing numbers of passengers and their ever-smarter mobile devices or airline business partners seeking to improve efficiency,...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing and Airbus maintain the narrowbody status quo
When Boeing bowed to the inevitable in July and abandoned plans for its New Single Aisle aircraft and instead opted to offer a re-engined version of its 737, there was always some doubt as to how the market would shape up.
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NewsPortable curing device enhances speed, safety of composite repairs
Lyon-based fuel leak repair specialist Sunaero has developed a hand-held composite curing device, which significantly shortens repair times without subjecting...
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Qantas says it will be strike-free for up to four years
The Transport Workers' Union (TWU) confirmed on 24 November that it will not appeal Fair Work Australia's (FWA) decision that no industrial action can be...
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NewsUK government outlines sweeping reform of CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority will undergo major reform so in future it is focussed on "furthering passengers' interests" under proposals laid out in a...
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Susi Air Cessna 208 crashes in Indonesia
A Susi Air Cessna 208 Grand Caravan turboprop crashed near Indonesia's Sugapa airport while attempting a landing this morning.
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NewsPC-12 gearbox failure reveals manufacturing error
A Pilatus PC-12 propeller gearbox failure in Australia has revealed a faulty manufacturing process, leading...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Striking the right balance on labour
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce and his management team won the first hand of a highly risky gamble after its high-profile grounding of the airline...
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Interview
INTERVIEW: IATA director general Tony Tyler
IATA director general Tony Tyler outlined his "new vision" for the association at this year's ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, heralding a notable...
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Rulemaking committee: No mandate for ADS-B “In”
An aviation rulemaking committee says immaturity of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) "In" applications combined with "uncertainties" in...
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NewsThales works to support Qatar's A350 IFEC ambitions
In-flight entertainment specialist Thales is continuing to work towards receiving offerability from Airbus for its Ka-band satellite-based airborne connectivity...
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American splits engine order for current generation A320s between CFM and IAE
Rival narrowbody engine manufacturers CFM and IAE have both captured a share of American Airlines' order for 130 current generation A320 family aircraft....
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Reality bites for airline profits in third quarter
After battling to retain their hard-won profitability in the second quarter, results for the 2011 third quarter proved to be a further challenge for airlines....
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NewsJordan Aviation 767s blacklisted by European Commission
Middle Eastern operator Jordan Aviation has been partly banned from the European Union, a prohibition which extends to three of the carrier's Boeing 767s,...
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NewsZodiac runway barrier proves differentiator in Key West prangs
Differing damage from two overruns by two business jets in a four-day span on the same runway in southern Florida, illustrates the benefits of a crushable...
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Qantas talks with all three unions fail
Qantas Airways has issued a third statement today, announcing that it was unable to reach an agreement with the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association...
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NewsQantas's negotiations with three unions fail
Negotiations between Qantas Airways and three unions have broken down. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the airline has negotiated for months with both the...
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NewsWorld Air Forum 2011 video
Airline industry leaders gathered in Amsterdam in late October for the Airline Business-organised World Air Forum to debate the major issues facing the industry. Watch our video interviews from the event with industry leaders