All Ops & safety articles – Page 404
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Opinion
Comment: Where on earth does the FCC get its ideas?
GPS has become synonymous with freedom of mobility. But that freedom is under fire, thanks to the US Federal Communications Commission.
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News
Catalyst for oxygen generator directive remains unclear
Few details have emerged as to the catalyst behind the US FAA's order to deactivate chemical oxygen generators in aircraft lavatories.
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Boeing's Japanese suppliers not affected by earthquake
Boeing's 787 programme chief says there was "no major disruption" to Japanese suppliers supporting the aircraft's production as a result of the 8.9 magnitude...
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Russia considers outright ban on Tu-154 operations
Russian authorities are contemplating introducing a blanket ban on using Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft unless their reliability is improved. Airline industry...
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US FAA orders removal of oxygen systems in aircraft lavatories
US safety regulators have ordered deactivation of oxygen generators installed in the lavatories in a range of transport aircraft. The order cites a...
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NewsVIDEO: Sendai Airport deluged as earthquake strikes
Video images of Japan's Sendai Airport clearly show the extent of flood damage to the apron, with tidal water surrounding the terminal building. But...
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AirAsia MPL cadets pass third gate
Twelve AirAsia ab initio cadets taking part in CAE's first multi-crew pilot license class have finished the third of four phases in the 14-month programme.
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NewsEasyJet teams up with Oxford Aviation Academy for MPL training
EasyJet is to begin training its pilots for the new multi-crew pilots licence (MPL) under an agreement with Oxford Aviation Academy. Under the agreement,...
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NewsAirline industry last in line to sign up for algae fuel: Sapphire CEO
One or two pioneering airlines may begin using jet fuel derived from algae and use it to create a competitive advantage in the nearer term, but the commercial...
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ILFC keeps Leap-X in mind for huge A320neo order
US lessor International Lease Finance is holding talks with CFM International over the Leap-X engine for part of the tentative 100-aircraft order for Airbus's...
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Single European Sky - the first deliveries 'are imminent'
The long-awaited Single European Sky will see its first tangible service deliveries this year, says Patrick Ky, executive director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking,...
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Olympics airspace planners battle to bring operators onside
Commercial airline traffic should be unaffected by extensive restriction of London-region airspace for the 2012 Olympic Games, but the UK government has...
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AA11: Piper re-enters training fleet sales business
Piper Aircraft is back in the training fleet sales business, and anticipates enormous growth in pilot demand in the coming decade.
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NewsAA11: China training demands could outstrip available flight school resources
The Chinese government is reducing the number of approved international flight training organisations (FTO) at the same time that the country's demand for pilots would stretch the world's current flight schools.
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ILFC hopes to firm A320neo deal in coming weeks, in talks with CFM
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) aims to firm up its memorandum of understanding with Airbus in the coming weeks for 100 A320neos, and is also...
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EU ETS likely to bite over time
European low-cost, short-haul carriers will be most affected by the European Union's emissions trading scheme (ETS) when it is introduced next year, according...
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AA11: Goodrich showcases SmartDisplay EFB
Goodrich is showcasing its SmartDisplay Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) among the commercial aircraft components and solutions it is offering to potential customers at Asian Aerospace.
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AA11: Delta Interior Design makes Asian Aerospace debut
Italy's Delta Interior Design is making its debut at Asian Aerospace, eyeing opportunities in the Asia Pacific aircraft interiors market.
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NewsCathay Pacific orders 27 widebodies
Cathay Pacific Airways is to add 27 widebodies worth HK$51 billion ($6.55 billion) at list prices to its fleet under agreements inked with Airbus, Boeing and International Lease Finance (ILFC).