All Systems & interiors articles – Page 268
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Eurocontrol reviews ATC efficiency
European air navigation service providers are able to generate returns on capital investment that the rest of the aviation industry could only dream of, according to the Performance Review Commission's (PRC) report on calendar year 2008.
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Mixed fortunes for regionals
There were decidedly mixed sales fortunes for regional manufacturers at the show as ATR and Embraer were bolstered with some high-profile commitments, but Bombardier left without a fresh CSeries order.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing 787 makes fly-by over R-R's Derby factory
Boeing's 787 prototype ZA003 made a fly-past over engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce's Derby, UK factory following its departure from the show. R-R supplied...
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MS-21 shows its colours
Irkut debuted the interior of its new 150- to 210-seat MS-21 twinjet family at the show, where it racked up orders from Ilyushin Finance, Russian lessor VEB-Lizing and Malaysian investment firm Crecom Burj.
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Thales sees Ka-band in-flight connectivity as natural next step
Thales is likely to offer a Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity solution to carriers should a strong service provider emerge, the company's head...
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Airline executives look at evolution of ancillary revenues
Airlines hoping to cash in on the potential of onboard sales may want to rethink some of the business models that have been the mainstay of this reliable...
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FARNBOROUGH: Flexible Flybe puts faith in Embraer
Flybe chief executive Jim French believes the UK regional carrier's new deal for up to 140 Embraer aircraft gives it the flexibility to adapt however the market and economy develops.
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Sun shines on India's SpiceJet
New owner Kalanithi Maran set to outline plans for Indian low-cost carrier shortly The new owner of India's SpiceJet, who is buying a majority stake...
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Google acquisition of ITA shakes up online reservations market
Confirmation of search engine giant's acquisition of ITA Software could signal a need for airlines and GDSs to adapt
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FARNBOROUGH: Design your own cockpit with Rockwell Collins
While a customer was using Rockwell Collins' virtual avionics procedures trainer, he asked whether the touchscreen system could be used to help design a cockpit upgrade.
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FANRBOROUGH: Sikorsky sales strategy succeeds in Saudi Arabia
Sikorsky has made major breakthroughs in the Saudi Arabian market, with the kingdom signing up for a dozen civil helicopters and placing a launch order for a new military type.
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Hawaiian says Aloha to Tokyo and Seoul
Key access to Tokyo's Haneda airport and new service to Seoul are cornerstones of Hawaiian Airlines' new strategic push into Asia, and the carrier is poised to further expand in the region.
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FARNBOROUGH: GE supplies Ornge alert system
Canadian medical transport provider Ornge has received the first of 10 AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters equipped with GE Aviation's health and usage monitoring...
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing to chose powerplant first, then decide on re-engining
Boeing's commercial aircraft division boss has reiterated the airframer's intention to clear up the questions hanging over its 737 re-engining plans before...
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FARNBOROUGH: Virgin launches Rockwell digital altimeter
Virgin Atlantic is the launch customer for a new Rockwell Collins digital radio altimeter, to be fitted to its 10 ordered Airbus A330s that are due to begin delivery in spring 2011.
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FARNBOROUGH: First composite landing
Messier-Dowty (Safran Group) has achieved a historical milestone in the development of the Boeing 787 landing gear, with the first successful take-off...
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FARNBOROUGH: Logistics firms form alliance for aircraft spare parts centre in Dubai
Distribution and supply chain services provider Aerospace Products International (API) has formed an alliance with spare parts supplier Transworld Aviation FZE.
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FARNBOROUGH: Orient Thai Airlines signs tentative order for 12 Superjets
Bangkok-based Orient Thai Airlines has signed a tentative order for 12 Sukhoi Superjets, with options for an additional 12.