All Ops & safety articles – Page 357
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MARKET OUTLOOK: Changing times for aircraft depreciation
A couple of years ago, we considered the issue of the assumptions underlying aircraft depreciation policies and raised questions on the validity of some of the time periods selected, in particular whether 22-25 years for narrowbody aircraft was too long. For various reasons, it is an issue that is worth ...
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IN FOCUS: Airframes - the old order fights back
Many years ago when still at the helm of Embraer, Mauricio Botelho was asked about his appetite to go head to head with the industry's "big two" in the...
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NewsIndigenous Indian regional aircraft programme in limbo
Plans for the development of an indigenous Indian regional aircraft remain in limbo as the government hopes to invite international, as well as national, companies to participate in the scheme on both industrial and financial levels.
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NewsUnstable approach spun Lion MD-90 off runway
Pilots of a Lion Air Boeing MD-90 landing at Jakarta activated just one of the aircraft's two thrust-reversers in a failed bid to regain directional control before the jet skidded sideways and sustained serious damage.
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NewsKingfisher to suspend all international operations
Ailing Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines will be suspending all international flights and reducing domestic operations in its latest move to stay afloat. "We...
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NewsIrish authority to examine Ryanair exit-row fee scheme
Irish investigators are examining whether budget carrier Ryanair's scheme to charge passengers to reserve emergency exit seats contravenes the country's safety regulations.
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NewsGEnx approval key to JAL deliveries
Carrier will receive the first of 45 787s in the coming weeks as Boeing homes in on FAA certification for alternate engine
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Cracks on ANZ's eight 72-500s do not compromise aircraft safety: ATR
Cracks have been found on eight of Air New Zealand's fleet of 11 ATR 72-500 turboprops.
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India could ban airlines from complying with EU ETS
India could soon become the next country to prohibit its airlines from complying with the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS).
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NewsEASA withdraws Pakistan International Airlines maintenance approval
Pakistan International Airlines appears to be heading for renewed conflict with European safety authorities after regulators withdrew the carrier's maintenance...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Manufacturers aim for more comfortable cabin climate
Aircraft manufacturers are freshening up cabin air systems to make travelling at altitude less draining for passengers and crew.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Cabin interior advances beyond seats and IFE
Airframers are ignoring no element of cabin design as they strive to deliver a differentiated flying experience - and bring efficiencies to bear.
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NewsAir France revamps flight safety analysis procedures
Air France is amending its flight-safety analysis procedures, introducing a new position to quicken its response and assessment of incidents.
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NewsArgentina caps aviation fuel prices
The Argentinean government has ordered local aviation fuel providers to cap their prices at a maximum based on automotive fuel prices at nearby petrol stations.
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NewsIN FOCUS: IFE sector looks to the future
In-flight entertainment and connectivity may add to aircraft weight and the maintenance burden, but evolution in the field continues as airlines strive to keep pace with what travellers want.
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NewsHairline cracks found on three of Air New Zealand's ATR 72-500s
Air New Zealand has confirmed that three of its ATR 72-500 turboprops that have undergone inspections will "require additional work" and be put out of service...
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NewsREDjet ceases operations blaming subsidised rivals
Caribbean carrier REDjet has grounded its fleet, blaming state-subsidised rivals for slashing prices to such a degree that it was unable to compete. The...
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Indigenous Indian regional aircraft programme in limbo
Plans for the development of an indigenous Indian regional aircraft remain in limbo, with the government hoping to invite both national and international...
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NewsAir Berlin outlines plans for €200m earnings improvement
Germany's Air Berlin is aiming for more than €200 million ($261 million) in earnings improvements during 2012, after posting huge losses for last year. The...
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NewsLufthansa details financial damage from BMI sale
Germany's Lufthansa Group has outlined the financial damage inflicted by BMI ahead of its planned disposal to International Airlines Group, after posting...