All Systems & interiors articles – Page 279
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ILA: Airbus and IAI float possibility of fully automated towing
Fully automated towing of aircraft could emerge as a spin-off of an Israel Aerospace Industries concept for pilot-controlled towing tractors, initial testing...
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Liat plans to decide on future fleet this year
Caribbean regional carrier Liat is looking at acquiring Dash 8 Q400s as part of a new study into future aircraft alternatives.
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Airline customer satisfaction improves, says JD Powers
Airline customer satisfaction has increased over the past year after three consecutive years of decline, according to a new survey by JD Power and Associates....
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NewsContinental postpones trial of Gogo in-flight Internet
Continental Airlines has postponed its trial of Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet solution as it focuses on merging with United Airlines and their combined...
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ILA: IAE partner talks over A320 NEO proposal under strain
The cracks began to deepen yesterday in the public facade built by the International Aero Engines partners that they are confident in finding a solution...
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BA cabin crew union to issue fresh strike ballot to members
British Airways faces the possibility of further industrial action with the union representing its flight attendants planning to issue another ballot. A...
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NewsILA: Dornier 228NG on track for August certification
Ruag is optimistic of firming another order for its Dornier 228NG turboprop during the show, with certification of the aircraft on track for the end of August.
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IATA AGM: IATA aims to clarify baggage rules for interlining
IATA is to push ahead with a new initiative creating a central database aimed at clarifying which baggage rules apply on interline flights, after its board...
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IATA AGM: time to get tough with labour
The first topic debated at yesterday's CEO Forum was the thorny one of labour, and it was no surprise that moderator Nik Gowing called on British Airways...
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ILA: Hamburg presents winning strategy
Representatives of Hamburg's aviation industry have descended on the capital to present the strategy that brought success in a nationwide "leading-edge cluster"...
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ILA: Aerotec on course to meet A350 XWB targets
Premium Aerotec is "100%" on time and on-quality to deliver key A350 XWB fuselage sections to parent Airbus, starting next May or early...
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Large jet production boon expected: Forecast International
Nearly 12,000 large commercial jet aircraft will be produced during the 10-year period through 2019, as Airbus and Boeing show signs of increasing production...
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ILA: Turkish deal a delight for Rockwell Collins
Turkish Airlines has awarded Rockwell Collins a contract to provide avionics systems for new Airbus and Boeing aircraft it will start to receive next year. The...
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ILA: All go for EADS algae demo
Airbus parent EADS (hall 7, stand 100) is to make an environmental breakthrough at ILA by flying an aircraft powered by a biofuel composed purely of algae.
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General aviation in brief
ARAMCO AW139s AgustaWestland has delivered three more AW139 medium twin-engine helicopters...
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IATA AGM: Thai counts cost of political violence
After turning the corner in its restructuring, fresh political troubles in the country dealt a new blow to Thai Airways. Siva Govindasamy reports.
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IATA AGM: BOC Aviation on the blocks for growth
BOC Aviation is carefully watching what chief executive Robert Martin calls extremely "uncertain" market conditions this year before embarking on the next phase of the Chinese-owned lessors growth.
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AirAsia X to have IPO in 2011
Malaysia-based low-cost carrier group AirAsia is planning to list its longer haul operation AirAsia X on the stock exchange next year and make the business...
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IATA AGM: Oneworld looks to overcome China Eastern disappointment
The oneworld alliance is reviewing its strategy for the mainland China market after failing to get one of the country's three main airlines to become a partner.
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IATA AGM: Oneworld wants quick frequent-flyer integration
Oneworld members hope to implement a joint frequent-flyer programme if they secure anti-trust approval for their transatlantic tie-up.