All Systems & interiors articles – Page 263
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RAF faces tough choices over future air transport fleet
The UK MoD is aiming to achieve significant savings: what are the implications for the RAF's air transport fleet?
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Aeromexico starts to add flights following Mexicana suspension
Aeromexico has added several domestic flights to help fill the void left by Mexicana, which suspended operations on 28 August.
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IATA: Current capacity growth matches demand
As carriers have placed a raft of new aircraft orders at recent airshows, IATA does see some threat of excess capacity, yet the association assures that...
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Indian authorities ground Jet Airways crew after evacuation incident
Indian authorities have suspended two pilots and eight crew members from Jet Airways for mishandling the evacuation of passengers from an aircraft at Mumbai...
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NewsMexicana to cease all operations
Mexicana's parent company has announced it will suspend all operations as of 12 noon on 28 August. The announcement, which affects all flights operated...
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Boeing programmes chief Shanahan to oversee 747-8
In an effort to right its struggling jumbo freighter, Boeing airplane programmes vice president, Pat Shanahan, will shepherd the aircraft through flight...
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Russian researchers study elliptical-fuselage 'EkoJet' concept
Russian researchers have released details of a proposed medium-haul widebody aircraft design which has been undergoing structural studies at the Central...
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NewsLufthansa eyes in-flight Internet for short-haul fleet
Lufthansa is looking closely at bringing in-flight communications to its short-haul fleet to address what it believes is a growing need for passengers to...
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Virgin Blue details rationale behind Etihad tie-up
Virgin Blue Group has detailed the rationale behind its new partnership with Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways, explaining that it will allow the Australian company to benefit more from hub-and-spoke operations.
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AUVSI: Health agency evaluating mine rescue robot
A new robot design is being evaluated by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that could one day join the standard safety...
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AUVSI: Northrop discloses new details on Fire-X, MUVR
After paving the way for integrating unmanned helicopters onto US Navy ships, Northrop Grumman has disclosed details of two new projects to show the company...
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: Updated convention - Boeing 787 simulator preview
The Boeing 787 has yet to enter service, but CAE's simulator gives Flight's test pilot Mike Gerzanics a preview of what it is like to fly the Dreamliner
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Restructuring BMI plans A321 revamp
BMI, the loss-making London Heathrow-based Lufthansa subsidiary, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet as a part of a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme designed to staunch heavy losses.
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BMI plans to overhaul A321 cabins
UK carrier BMI, which is undergoing a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet. "Especially...
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Northrop in tune with Bell as it looks ahead
After paving the way for integrating unmanned helicopters on to US Navy ships, Northrop Grumman has disclosed details of two projects to show the company...
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Australia's competition watchdog steps into Sydney Airport charges hike dispute
A controversial move by Sydney Airport to increase charges for regional airlines has come under the spotlight, after carriers raised their concerns that...
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Fatigue cracking cited in July 2009 Southwest diversion
The hole that developed in the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 last year was caused by what the US National Transportation Safety Board describes as "pre-existing fatigue at a chemically milled step" - or in simpler terms, fatigue cracking.
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Icejet suspends flying operations and Dornier 328Jets being sold by their owner
Icelandic charter operator Icejet has suspended its executive flying operations after failing to agree a new lease deal with the resolution committee of collapsed financial institution Landsbanki Íslands, which owns its four-strong Dornier 328Jet fleet.
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Onur picks Iberia for A330 component repair
Spanish flag-carrier Iberia's maintenance division is to conduct component repair services for Turkish operator Onur Air's Airbus A330-300s. The two...