All Systems & interiors articles – Page 149
-
News
Fatal Sudan A310 overrun crew unaware of tailwind
Pilots of a Sudan Airways Airbus A310-300 which fatally overran after landing long at Khartoum had not realised that the aircraft was being subjected to...
-
NewsVIDEO: Cardiff Aviation targets sharklet retrofitting role
A year ago, rock star turned airline pilot Bruce Dickinson entered the MRO stage with the takeover of an ex-Royal Air Force hangar at St Athan air base in South Wales
-
NewsCathay Pacific A330 damaged after air bridge collapses
A Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A330's forward passenger door was ripped off after a rear air bridge at Hong Kong International Airport collapsed on 7 April. The...
-
NewsPICTURES: British Airways rolls out first painted A380
British Airways' first Airbus A380 has been rolled out of the airframer's paint facility at Hamburg, following the application of its full livery. The...
-
News
Air Transat to add Boeing 737s to fleet
Air Transat will bring its medium-haul operations in-house in 2014 and add Boeing 737s to its fleet, the Montreal-based charter operator says. The...
-
NewsIN FOCUS: A smarter way to stay in touch
As wi-fi installations surge in popularity, more and more airlines are also bringing in cellular services to satisfy passengers' desire to use their smartphones in flight
-
News
Tokyo Fire Department orders second EC225
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second Eurocopter EC225 helicopter, which will be delivered in 2013.
-
NewsStorm ice suspected in Etihad A340 cruise incident
Pilots of an Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 diverted to Singapore after a sudden encounter with turbulent weather during cruise generated unreliable airspeed...
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: American and US Airways prepare to merge maintenance
Now that American Airlines and US Airways have received a bankruptcy court's approval to go forward with a merger to create the world's largest airline,...
-
News
National Research Council Canada to develop new cabin simulator
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is working to build a cabin simulator in Ottawa over the next two years, it says. The new facility will...
-
News
JetBlue aims for first wi-fi flight in mid-2013
New York-based JetBlue aims to conduct its first Ka-band wi-fi equipped revenue flight around mid-2013. "We are hopeful it will be mid-year... during...
-
NewsStratolaunch marches forward
Stratolaunch is making steady progress on its satellite-launching aircraft design, and intends to reach major milestones "in the summer timeframe," according...
-
NewsAmerican-US Airways merger receives court approval
The bankruptcy court has approved the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways without a controversial $20 million payout to American chief executive...
-
NewsPICTURES: Emirates A380 makes Gatwick appearance
Emirates will take delivery of 17 Airbus A380s in its financial year beginning 1 April leading to a fleet of 48 of the double-deck type by this time next...
-
News
Ryanair strikes new crew pay deals
Ryanair has agreed pay increases and new rostering arrangements for cabin crew across the airline, as well as new pilot agreements at those Ryanair bases...
-
News
Battery changes could take up to five days for each 787
Boeing now estimates that its proposed 787 battery modifications will consume four to five days for each aircraft, if US regulators approve the installation...
-
NewsPolish treasury to recover LOT 787 grounding cost
Poland's treasury ministry has insisted that flag-carrier LOT must be compensated for the Boeing 787 grounding, during an extensive parliamentary session...
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Alliance membership, joint venture or both?
Airline partnerships can run their course or were wrong from the start, but if things aren't working out, carriers must act
-
News
IN FOCUS: How personalisation is shaping airline ancillaries
Copying the low-cost approach to ancillary revenues often alienates passengers, but giving customers control of their journey can drive profits while promoting loyalty