All Ops & safety articles – Page 428
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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).
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AA11: EADS Sogerma keeps new high density flat bed seat behind closed doors
Conventional, high density business class seats can now be replaced by a fully flat seat thanks to a new design being sneak previewed at Asian Aerospace.
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NewsAA11: Cathay CEO eyes big Chinese growth
China will become the "big story" of this decade in the aviation industry, given the rapid expansion of its airline market and growth in airports over the next 10 years, says outgoing Cathay Pacific CEO Tony Tyler.
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P&W geared turbofan could power all 100 ILFC A320neos
Pratt & Whitney will potentially provide all the engines for all 100 of the Airbus A320neo aircraft to be ordered by International Lease Finance.
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Anglo-Spanish bids for airport ATC at newly liberalised Spanish airports
A new Anglo-Spanish joint venture, FerroNATS, is bidding for air traffic control contracts at Spain's newly liberalised airports. Spanish company Ferrovial...
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IATA calls for intelligent approach to air cargo security
Improving the security of air cargo consignments must not be achieved at the cost of crippling the industry, says IATA.
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AA11: Environmentally friendly supersonic airliner concept being promoted by Japanese technology organisation
An environmentally-friendly silent supersonic biplane concept could make a big noise here at the show
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AA11: Dubai firm brings Spatial awareness to Hong Kong
Cabin crew training is as vital for the reputation and safety of an airline as pilot training - and the right equipment is equally essential. Spatial Composite Solutions the Dubai based manufacturer of crew training devices for the civil aviation industry, is making its debut at Asian Aerospace and ...
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Mechtronix wins Caravan simulator contract from Susi Air
Flight simulation training device manufacturer Mechtronix Systems has been contracted to supply an FFT X simulator for the world's second-largest operator of Cessna Caravans, Susi Air of Indonesia.
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Southwest zeros in on 15% return of invested capital
Southwest Airlines has a four-prong strategy to once again achieve a 15% return on invested capital (ROIC) after averaging a 10% return for most of the last...
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NewsBoeing continues to focus on clean sheet narrowbody
Boeing is focussing its attention toward a new aircraft, as it characterises the response to its 737 re-engining plans as "underwhelming". Mike Bair, VP...
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'Economic and cultural change poses airline safety risk'
Global economic and cultural changes pose challenges for maintaining good airline safety performance, the Flight Safety Foundation has warned at its European...
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Working Week - Celine Shabbas
Celine Shabbas is head of UK trading and sits on the operating board of Air Partner, the air charter provider that boasts 20 offices in 17 countries around the world
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NewsDynamic tuning puts A330-200F payload up a note
Airbus is introducing a variable-weight capability for its A330-200 freighter, to provide the type's customers with the ability to transport a greater payload over certain routes.
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NewsAA11: Crane brakes new ground for Comac
Crane Aerospace has been selected by Honeywell to provide the brake control system for China's Comac C919 airliner.