All Ops & safety articles – Page 380
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NewsBack-up crew minimised casualties on blazing Tu-154
'Panic, stampede and confusion' led to evacuation of blazing Kolavia Tupolev taking twice as long as it should have
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Airlines dismiss plans for 'Heathwick' virtual hub
Plans to build a high-speed railway link between London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports have emerged to increase airport capacity without the controversial...
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NBAA: Avfuel to present newly added FBOs and showcase 2011 achievements
Avfuel will present recently added fixed-base operators (FBOs) and other achievements in 2011 at booth N512.
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NewsCargolux and Boeing still wrangling over 747-8F contract
Having anticipated final approval of the purchase of the first two 747-8 freighters at its 7 October board meeting, Cargolux said it had made "progressin...
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Aberdeen airport completes £10m runway extension
Aberdeen airport has officially opened its £10 million ($15.4 million) runway extension, eight months ahead of schedule. The 124m (407ft) extension...
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NewsAir Berlin statement on cabin air contamination incident
Air Berlin has made an official statement about the 25 October incident on flight AB7249.
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Kingfisher Airlines explains exit from low-cost market
India's Kingfisher Airlines has defended its plans to pull out of the low-cost market and concentrate on its premium business, saying that the latter will...
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NewsAustralian aircraft safety experts recommend hypoxia warning systems
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is advising operators of single-pilot, turbine-powered, pressurised aircraft to consider installing an aural cabin altitude pressure warning system that operates separately to the aircraft's visual warning system.
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Start-up Join looks to launch from London Southend in Nov
Join Regional Airline, a Dutch start-up that will comprise various airline partners, expects to make London's Southend Airport its home base, and serve destinations...
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NewsHondaJet: Worth the wait
The HondaJet HA420 programme has been moving steadily towards certification, unencumbered by financial pressures
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Working Week: Kristine Hartzell
She says she fell in love with flying after a cockpit visit aged seven. Now, managing regulatory affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association makes Norway-born Kristine Hartzell a top advocate for general aviation
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NewsInspire green ATM initiative achieves fuel savings
A group of airlines, airports and air navigation service providers is proving that working together to smooth procedures and cut red-tape can yield big fuel savings
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ROUTES: ELFAA gives rare note of support to EU emissions trading
European Low Fares Airline Association secretary general John Hanlon has thrown his support behind the European Union's emissions trading system, becoming...
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NewsInteriors: Dare to dream
Airlines want to offer next-generation in-flight entertainment on the new Dreamliner but a tight delivery schedule means most will have to wait
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NewsAmerican declares stock price plunge will not force Chapter 11
American Airlines has moved to quash speculation that a dramatic fall in its stock price on 3 October is a precursor to a Chapter 11 reorganisation. American...
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ASDE-X now complete at 35 US airports
Saab Sensis has completed deployment of Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model X (ASDE-X), at 35 airports under a contract with the US Federal Aviation...
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ROUTES: Bombardier takes stand against network planners
Bombardier is taking advantage of being the only aircraft manufacturer exhibiting at Routes to gain a unique insight into the needs of potential customers.
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NewsIberia operates Spain's first commercial biofuel flight
Iberia today operated Spain's first biofuel-powered commercial flight using an Airbus A320 from Madrid to Barcelona.
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ROUTES: Industry hits out at rising security bill
Political attention to aviation security has reached an obsessive point where spending has jumped even at a time when budgets are strained, panellists said...
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ROUTES: Industry hits out at growing tax burden
It is coming from all directions, it seems. New taxes, new efforts to add billions to government coffers at the airline industry's expense. In 2010...