All Ops & safety articles – Page 537
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WestJet launches aircraft deferral negotiations
Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet has commenced discussions with Boeing and aircraft lessors over adjusting delivery schedules from 2010-2013.
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NTSB issues probable cause in sleeping crew incident
The US National Transportation Safety Board says that an undiagnosed sleep apena condition for the captain and crew work schedules were both factors in two...
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Study proposes pan-European common transition altitude
Representatives of the Nordic and Baltic countries have carried out a feasibility study that recommends adopting a common regional transition altitude (TA)...
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Jade Cargo hires sales agent for Middle East, India
China cargo carrier Jade Cargo International and France headquartered Air Logistics Group (ALG) have expanded their partnership, with ALG acting as Jade's...
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AirAsia X to increase KL-Melbourne flights
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X plans to increase its weekly Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne services to 11 from seven effective 1 December.
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Wind shear may have contributed to Samui ATR crash
Wind shear could have been a factor in the crash of a Bangkok Airways ATR72-500 at Koh Samui's airport.
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Merpati confirms 15 dead in Twin Otter crash
Rescue teams have reached the Merpati Nusantara de Havilland Canada Twin Otter that crashed in west Papua on 2 August, and have confirmed all 15 passengers...
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Cathay Pacific team reviewing business model
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has a team assessing its business model in light of the recent industry downturn. The recent downturn has...
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DOT continues to question management of startup Family Airlines
US regulators may dismiss Family Airlines' application to launch domestic operations due to the startup's failure to address DOT concerns about its management...
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Aero-Instruments to offer pitot tubes for Airbus aircraft
Ohio-based Aero-Instruments has received US FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) to market retrofit pitot probes for a large variety of Airbus aircraft,...
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Engine fire forces Vueling A320 evacuation during pushback
Eight passengers have been slightly injured during a Vueling Airbus A320 evacuation at Paris Orly.
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Pilot killed as Bangkok Airways ATR 72 slides off runway
One of the pilots flying a Bangkok Airways ATR 72-500 (HS-PGL) was killed when the airliner slid off the runway when landing at Koh Samui on 4 August. The...
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Scandinavian agencies and Eurocontrol study change to a common transition altitude
A group of Europe's Nordic and Baltic countries is recommending adoption of a common regional transition altitude of either 10,000ft (3,050m) or 18,000ft...
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Thailand's Koh Samui airport reopens following crash
Bangkok Airways has resumed operations at Koh Samui airport, the scene of yesterday's fatal crash of an ATR 72.
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South Africa's Comair plots 2011 fleet renewal
South African operator Comair intends to acquire a minimum of three to six narrowbody aircraft between 2011 and 2012. Head of fleet planning Avi Bhatt...
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Cathay makes H1 profit of HK$812m due to fuel hedging
Cathay Pacific Airways posted a HK$812 million net profit for the fiscal first half due to paper profits from its fuel hedging.
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Thailand's Koh Samui airport to reopen today following crash
Bangkok Airways plans to reopen Koh Samui airport at 13:00 today and has confirmed that the captain involved in yesterday's ATR crash died.
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IATA sees an unusual rise in aircraft removed from storage
A net of 68 aircraft were removed from storage in June of this year even as carriers move to adjust their supply to match demand in a still-weak economy.
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Bombardier flies Global Vision
Bombardier successfully completed first flight of a Global Express XRS equipped with the company’s new Global Vision flight deck on 3 August.
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FAA toughens icing protection standards
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalised amended certification standards requiring transport category aircraft manufacturers to either have icing...