All Systems & interiors articles – Page 190
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NewsEuropean court rules in favour of airline inclusion in emissions trading
Europe's highest court has ruled in favour of the European Union's plan to include aviation in its Emissions Trading System (ETS) from 1 January 2012.
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IN FOCUS: How larger regional aircraft are upscaling interiors
ATR sees raised expectations for the cabin, but the jury is still out on connectivity The need to meet passenger requirements for seamless travel is...
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Cebu Pacific, CAE to open Philippines training centre
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific and Canadian training equipment and services provider CAE have entered into a joint venture agreement to establish...
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EASA warns over TBM 700 nose gear
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) to operators of Socata TBM 700s following the rupture of a bolt attaching...
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Boeing aims to reduce fuel burn with in-flight programme
A little known programme offered by Boeing since October 2010 called InFlight Optimization Services offers airlines the ability to get up-to-date, en route...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Learning lessons from retailers is key to ancillaries potential
Despite all the progress airlines have made with ancillary revenues to improve their bottom lines, a shift to a retail mindset is still key to unlocking the full potential.
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Kingston overrun triggers tailwind training recommendations
The overrun of an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Kingston, Jamaica two years ago, has prompted investigators to seek a requirement for training to land...
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NewsQantas A330 upset pinned on rare data-spike effect
Australian investigators have cited a flight-control computer design limitation, and a rare air-data signal spike, as the triggers for the mysterious in-flight...
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NewsLion Air plans new aircraft order in February
Indonesian low cost carrier Lion Air plans another aircraft order in February 2012, and stressed that its November order for 230 Boeing 737-family aircraft...
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NewsSikorsky expects first S-76D handover in September
Manufacturer expects to deliver first of its new medium-class helicopters in September after 'stubbing its toe' on the way
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American offers Samsung Galaxy tablet on board
American Airlines has rolled out the Samsung Galaxy tablet as the new personal entertainment device for premium passengers on certain flights from today. The...
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ANALYSIS: Spirit Airlines gives new face to market stimulation
Spirit Airlines is taking a page from the playbook of the early days of Southwest Airlines using ultra low fares to stimulate markets and grow its profits....
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NewsVega on track for January maiden flight from ESA's French Guiana launch site
The European Space Agency will finish its so-called "year of launchers" a few weeks short of realising the maiden flight of its third vehicle, but the Vega light rocket remains on course for a January 2012 launch from ESA's Kourou, French Guiana spaceport.
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NewsA321 suffered laboured take-off after weight entry error
Investigations into a sluggish take-off involving an Airbus A321 at Manchester have again uncovered erroneous performance calculations undetected by crew cross-checks.
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InterviewWorking Week: Tim Procter
Tim Procter is Managing Director of charter business Air Charter Travel Ltd. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the company has built a solid reputation...
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CSeries first-flight timing rests on aircraft systems maturity
First flight of the Bombardier CSeries airliner will depend upon establishing the maturity of dozens of aircraft systems close to entering the final phase...
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Air Berlin switches to Class 2 EFBs
Air Berlin is to begin trials of a Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) from Sweden's NavAero on a Boeing 737-800, as it looks to roll out the improved system...
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UK CAA issues lithium battery warning
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warning against sending lithium batteries by airmail or taking them on board flights.
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Qantas' talks to start premium carrier continue; domestic bookings back to pre-strike levels
Qantas Airway's CEO Alan Joyce said on Monday that talks to set up an Asia-based premium airline are still ongoing and that the airline's domestic bookings...