All Ops & safety articles – Page 898
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Crossing the line?
Washington is testing the limits on how far a single nation can or should go in asking others to adopt its rules on regulating air security. Some argue that increasingly intrusive entry procedures and new requirements on overflights cross the line
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New wave of US hopefuls mix luxury with low fares
Despite the usual dangers in establishing a new carrier in the USA, several start-ups are raising money, hiring staff and sealing aircraft leases to tackle domestic and transatlantic markets.
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Traffic heads up in first half
Traffic figures for the first half have come in pretty strong across the board, although capacity growth has been strong too. Unsurprisingly, low-cost carriers continue to outperform.
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Rendezvous with reality?
Despite the headlines, industry revenues appear to have fallen in real terms, writes Chris Tarry of CTAIRA, with analyses from Fabrice Tacoun
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No simple solutions
This year’s Airline IT Summit was a chance for airline chief information officers to put forward their views on IATA’s Simplifying the Business campaign, which they will be responsible for implementing
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BMI to axe Manchester-Washington
Star Alliance carrier BMI is axing its transatlantic service between Manchester and Washington, blaming the failure of ‘open skies’ talks and poor connections from the US airport for its decision
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US FAA backs Chicago's plan for O'Hare upgrade
A US Federal Aviation Administration study of plans to modernise Chicago O’Hare airport has backed a proposal by the city’s leaders criticised just days ago by a federal government watchdog.
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Chinese regulator updates foreign pilot laws
China’s pilot shortage has led the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to standardise and update regulations to help local carriers wishing to employ foreign aircrew.
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Space Shuttle escapes damage
Nasa says Space Shuttle Discovery escaped damage from a piece of foam shield that broke off the fuel tank during lift off but may have been hit on the wing by a smaller fragment.
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Rolls-Royce interim sales up 20%
Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace division has turned in half-year sales of £1.73 billion ($3 billion), up nearly 20% on the interim figure last year.
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Brazil's Gol doubles firm 737 order to 60
Brazilian low-cost airline Gol is to double its firm order for Boeing 737-800s to 60 aircraft and increase the number of purchase options to 41.
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Boeing finally gives the go-ahead to 737-900ER
Auxiliary fuel tanks increase range and new exits boost capacity to 215 seats
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747Adv creeps closer to launch
Cargolux announcement sparks speculation that US manufacturer’s board is near to decision on stretched -400