Programmes – Page 339
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NewsAirline Business looks back at another roller-coaster year for airlines in 2010
Things are seldom quiet in the airline industry and 2010 proved no exception. It will be a year remembered for a faster financial recovery from airlines than anyone dared hope; when a volcano eruption in Iceland brought European airspace to its knees; and where consolidation fever within the industry took ...
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CFM targets leap in LRU reliability
CFM is planning an especially gruelling slate of tests to ensure promised line replaceable unit reliability for its next generation turbofan, the Leap-X1C.
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NewsSouthwest doesn’t rule out fleet type expansion beyond the 717
Southwest Airlines is acknowledging that it may have to consider additional fleet types beyond the Boeing 717 operated by AirTran Airways, which Southwest...
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FAA seeks to fine Continental and American Eagle a combined $605,000
FAA is proposing to fine Continental Airlines $275,000 and American Eagle Airlines $330,000 for operating aircraft not in compliance with Federal Aviation...
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NewsEASA warns A330 crews: Check speeds if autopilot disengages
Airbus A330 and A340 pilots are being issued with a new procedure for dealing with unreliable airspeed indications, which instructs them to resist immediately...
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Cobham to supply antennas and avionics for KUH
Korea Aerospace Industries has awarded Cobham a contract to provide antennas and avionics for the Korean Utility Helicopter.
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India, Russia seal PAK FA research deal
India and Russia have signed a long-discussed preliminary design contract for India's fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), a variant of the Sukhoi PAK...
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United targets 747 economy class upgrade by 2016
United-Continental "would strongly prefer" to upgrade the economy class product on its Boeing 747-400 fleet by the time its first Airbus A350 XWB aircraft...
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NewsSuperjet completes rejected take-off and evacuation tests
Sukhoi has carried out a rejected take-off test with its Superjet 100 aircraft, as well as an evacuation trial, as part of its certification effort for the...
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Interview
Working Week: Mike Miller-Smith
When Mike Miller-Smith was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and lost his flying career his participation in what was to become Aerobility enabled him to span two very different sectors - aviation and charity
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Business briefs
Elbit Systems of America has boosted its US military services offering with the $85 million cash acquisition of M7 Aerospace, which supports aerostructures manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, engineering and supply chain management.
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News787-10 back on the table as answer to A330-300
Even as Boeing continues to struggle with the 787-8 program, future planning calls for resurrecting plans for the 787-10 that have been on indefinite hold...
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Market outlook: The airline white-knuckle ride
Chris Tarry reflects on the ups and downs of 2010. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight
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Opinion
Comment: certain uncertainty
Airbus thinks customers will rush to sign up for the 15% fuel burn reduction that its A320 NEO offers. But as Toulouse ratchets up its sales effort, opinion...
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Airbus shakes up single-aisle battle with NEO launch
Launch of A320 family re-engining upgrade opens up narrowbody choice but raises concerns over future values Airbus has thrown down the gauntlet to...
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Mexicana's void quickly filled by other Mexican carriers
Mexicana may still be trying to re-launch but its share of the business has already been taken over by other carriers Mexico's remaining carriers have...
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InterviewInterview: S7 chief executive Vladislav Filev
Oneworld's latest recruit S7 is fast emerging on the international radar. With characteristic energy, Vladislav Filev explains what it takes to compete effectively in Russia's tough, fragmented market
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Delta revises galley space to add seats on domestic aircraft
Delta Air Lines is revising the galley space on hundreds of domestic aircraft to boost its number of first class and economy class seats.
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Delta prepares for full narrowbody analysis in early 2011
Delta Air Lines is preparing to start discussions early next year with manufacturers about replacing its aging narrowbodies.