All Ops & safety articles – Page 493
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South African Airways' new CEO outlines priorities
South African Airways' new CEO Siza Mzimela says stability followed quickly by growth are her two top priorities rather than pursuing yet another restructuring.
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Boeing raises 737 rate despite 'oversupply' warnings
Boeing has confirmed that it will follow Airbus's lead with an increase in its single-aisle production, but analysts continue to warn that rates are too high.
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Conference report: Airline Distribution 2010
The 2010 Airline Business/UATP Airline Distribution event showed that ways of selling seats are changing, but not necessarily getting cheaper or less complicated,...
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Europe struggles to rationalise ash policies
The atmospheric volcanic ash densities cleared as safe for flight in UK and Irish airspace have been officially doubled.
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SAA plans to finally phase out 747-400s at year-end
South African Airways (SAA) is planning a second phase-out its Boeing 747-400 fleet at the end of this year.
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority's stage 2 ash parameters
The UK and Irish aviation authorities, with airspace closer to Iceland's volcanic activity than anywhere else in Europe, have doubled the allowable concentration...
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FAA proposes fine against FedEx
US authorities have proposed issuing a $1.55 million civil penalty against FedEx for allegedly failing to revise its continuous airworthiness maintenance...
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Miami flight signals more mechanical issues for Atlas Air
The crew of an Atlas Air Boeing 747 inbound to the Miami International Airport from Brazil on the evening of 17 May reported that a portion of the aircraft's...
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TAM plans to launch Bogota and Aeroparque services
Brazil's TAM is preparing to launch services to Bogota and move some of its Buenos Aires Ezeiza flights to Buenos Aires' downtown Aeroparque airport.
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INTERIORS: Airbus spices up galley offering
Airbus is focusing on three airlines interested in installing its new Spice (space innovative catering equipment) galley cart, and is hoping to announce...
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Dornier Seaplane picks final assembly site for Seastar amphibian
Dornier Seaplane is planning to break ground next year on a final assembly facility in Montreal for its Seastar twin-engined amphibious turboprop.
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INTERIORS: Day 2 in brief
Boeing 777 operators have the opportunity to reduce maintenance costs for their emergency lighting systems
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INTERIORS: Overhead isolation cone idea floated in Boeing study
An over-head structure that would descend from above each aircraft seat to provide complete isolation for passengers is one of the more "bizarre" ideas to...