All Ops & safety articles – Page 397
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NewsAirlines warned of potential threat from implanted bombs
US security officials have issued a warning to airlines of enhanced security procedures amid widespread reports suggesting that aircraft could be targeted...
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NewsTiger Airways Australia
Grounded Tiger Airways Australia is "optimistic" that it will resume services, following an application by Australian regulators to extend a suspension on...
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UK CAA to investigate Heathrow charge structure
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a formal investigation into the charging regime at London Heathrow Airport, following a complaint in January...
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Embattled Tiger Airways Australia's chief to step down
Tiger Airways Australia's chief executive, Crawford Rix, is to leave the carrier at the end of this month, in the wake of the safety crisis which grounded...
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Dubai International gets nod for further growth
Dubai's aviation growth has taken another step forward with the go-ahead for plans to boost Dubai International Airport's capacity to 90 million passengers...
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CASA to keep Tiger Airways Australia grounded until August
Australia's civil aviation regulator aims to keep Tiger Airways Australia grounded at least until the beginning of August. The Civil Aviation Safety...
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Australia's CASA to decide on Tiger grounding extension in 24h
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will decide within the next 24 hours if it will extend the grounding of Tiger Airways Australia. The...
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NewsANZ keeps Skycouch, Spaceseat exclusive for time being
Air New Zealand has not yet decided when it will relinquish exclusivity of its highly acclaimed Skycouch economy class seat and premium economy Spaceseat...
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AeroSvit enters co-operation deal with Sweden's SkyWays
Ukrainian flag carrier AeroSvit has concluded a package of agreements with Swedish regional operator Skyways to fuel passenger traffic into its growing route...
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NewsFull A350-900 turnaround to take 62min: Airbus
Airbus estimates that a full turnaround of the A350-900 will take 62min while a minimum service turnaround could be achieved in 34min. The airframer...
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NewsGPS Users remain worried over 4G
Critics of LightSquared roll-out unmoved by provider's plans to cut transmission strength and change frequency used
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NewsKLM to begin regular biofuel-powered flights
KLM will start a series of biofuel-powered flights between Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle in September.
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NewsFlying the MPL route
Debate continues on the merits of the multi-crew pilot licence, but for some airlines - such as AirAsia - it is ideal for providing cadets with the rounded training they need
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Probe into grounded Tiger continues
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is continuing investigations into safety concerns at grounded Tiger Airways Australia, following the first...
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NewsEASA starts inspecting Superjet for European certification
European authorities have started inspecting the Sukhoi Superjet 100 as part of the effort to certificate the twinjet outside Russia.
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LiveTV to spread its wings with global in-flight television
JetBlue Airways subsidiary LiveTV is preparing for a global deployment of its dedicated Ku-band satellite-supported live television service for overseas...
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Cyprus Airways issues another profit warning
Cyprus Airways has issued another profit warning, some five months after it announced a financial survival plan.
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US FAA, NATCA agree on ways to reduce controller fatigue
A US FAA-National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) working group has agreed on recommendations to reduce the dangers of tiredness among controllers....
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NewsASTM certifies aviation biofuels from plant oils, animal fat
Certifying body ASTM International has officially approved the commercial use of renewable jet fuels derived from natural plant oils and animal fat. In...
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Senate sought tighter pilot training days before Tiger grounding
The grounding of Tiger Airways Australia comes just days after an Australian Senate committee stressed the need to underpin pilot training and ensure that...