All Systems & interiors articles – Page 222
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NewsPICTURES: Korean A380 begins final flight tests
Korean Air's first Airbus A380 (MSN35) has started final flight tests from the airframer's Hamburg Finkenwerder plant, ahead of delivery to Toulouse in preparation...
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Field extends useful life of Dash 8s with flightdeck upgrade
Field Aviation has completed the first major modernisation of the flightdeck of a Bombardier Dash 8 turboprop.
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Improving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier progression
The continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines. That is the view of Blair Pomeroy, consultant with Oliver Wyman, who expects that the availability of a re-engined Airbus A320neo - and any counter-offer from Boeing - will provide further opportunities for airlines ...
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NewsImproving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier growth
Continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines, according to Oliver Wyman consultant...
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NewsPICTURE: 'Virgin Australia' new name for Virgin Blue
The second decade of Virgin Blue's operation will see the airline re-brand as "Virgin Australia" to help shed its low-cost image in favour of being a formidable...
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US regionals look to supersize
Large regional aircraft - jets, mainly, but turboprops too - are the next big thing, with interest from airlines likely to centre on aircraft with 90 seats or more
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Opinion
Comment: When the music stops
The USA's regional carriers are jockeying for position as the majors they feed consolidate. But the disadvantage of operating small jets is putting pressure on the traditional business model
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Business briefing
HAMPSON HITS MILESTONES ON $53 MILLION DEAL MANUFACTURING Aerostructures supplier Hampson Industries "experienced an improved final trading quarter"...
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Have US regionals improved safety standards since the Colgan accident?
Is the regional aviation sector learning the lessons on training and discipline following the Colgan crash in 2009?
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EU liquid ban to stay after last-minute chaos
European plans to lift a ban on carrying duty-free liquids in hand luggage through airports have descended into farce after several states opted to keep...
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NewsAir New Zealand closes in on in-flight connectivity for 777-300ER
Keen to allow passengers to stay connected to the ground while airborne Air New Zealand assures it is moving closer to offering in-flight connectivity on...
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Avianova leases sixth A320
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has taken delivery of a sixth leased Airbus A320 at its base airport Moscow Sheremetyevo. The aircraft has undergone...
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NewsAmerican continues cabin improvement on 757s
American continues with upgrades on its Boeing 757 fleet with new in-flight entertainment and A/C power ports being completed at the carrier's Tulsa maintenance...
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ASH CLOUD: New study details volcanic ash protocol for aviation
Last April's decision to close much of Europe's airspace as a result of the volcanic ash cloud that spread across the continent following the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland was "well grounded", according to a new scientific study
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NewsANZ outlines scope of new aviation institute
Air New Zealand has launched a new organisation offering industry-wide training as it seeks a larger and more global role in airline training.
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Middle East Careers: Youthful ambition fuels Etihad
Etihad is only eight years old but has rapidly built up a 60-strong fleet and established itself as a major intercontinental connector
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Middle East Careers: Al Baker's gameplan
Qatar being awarded the 2022 World Cup has added impetus to the expansion plans of Doha's five-star rated flag-carrier
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Middle East Careers: Onwards and upwards for Emirates
Dubai flag-carrier Emirates is entering a "massive couple of years" of fleet expansion and large-scale recruitment
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American focuses on component maintenance in targeting third party work
American Airlines is targeting component maintenance repair and overhaul to expand its work for outside carriers, and plans to market those capabilities...
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Middle East Careers: jobs in MRO
As Middle East airlines expand their fleets, demand for maintenance staff from home and abroad is growing rapidly