All Systems & interiors articles – Page 486
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Required navigation performance procedures win FAA approval in shift towards a performance-based navigation system
The US move towards a performance-based navigation system has taken a step forward with the US Federal Aviation Administration approval for Delta Air Lines to use any required navigation performance (RNP) approach procedure in the USA. Also, Continental Airlines has been approved to use a new lower-visibility approach to Quito, ...
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Boeing's options stretched for 747-8I, with refusal to rule out two sizes of aircraft, to meet Emirates' requirements
Boeing does not rule out building two sizes of passenger model to please Emirates
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NewsAlteon on course to validate multi-crew pilot licence course, first customers China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines
Boeing’s Alteon training division says its first multi-crew pilot licence (MPL) training course, with six cadet pilots from two Chinese airlines and six places yet to be filled, will inevitably be a validation process for the new training philosophy and licence type.
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P&W gears up for CFM parts run
Engine manufacturer on track for certification of first block of spares under Global Material Solution plan
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A380 ready to take off on route-proving flights
Test aircraft MSN002 to fly four trips to 10 airports, but with few passengers aboard
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Emirates weighs up fleet options, possibly rolling over Airbus A330s to fill A380 delay void
Carrier may roll over A330s as it seeks to fill void left by A380 delay and to unify its in-flight product offerings
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ANZ left fuming as Australian competition authority rejects proposed tie-up with Qantas
Air New Zealand (ANZ) is expressing dismay at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) preliminary rejection of its proposed alliance with Qantas Airways, claiming the watchdog group’s ruling is flawed.
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NewsBombardier thinks of U-turn on CSeries, with engine plans for 110-130 seat airliner discussed with CFM and P&WC
Bombardier could revive its CSeries airliner by early next year and is in talks with CFM International and its joint owner General Electric, as well as Pratt & Whitney Canada, about the engine technology it requires for the proposed 110- to 130-seater.
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Old and tired
Airlines and pilots have to work together intelligently to make the best use of new research about pilot fatigue and rules about age
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Eclipse set to offer Avio flight bags
Class 1 EFB will be optional on very light jet by year-end