All Systems & interiors articles – Page 555
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A cut above
The Boeing 787 has forced Airbus to reinvent its A330 as the A350 long-range twinjet family. And the manufacturer is convinced that the ?4 billion it is spending will enable it to create a more than worthy rival
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2007 trial at Bremen will assess ILS replacement
Lufthansa A320 to test system that will enable satellite-guided precision approaches
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Iceland’s overseas push
Icelandair’s parent company has branched into aircraft leasing as part of a new investment strategy, while the wider Icelandic aviation community is beginning an acquisition drive.
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As good as it gets
Although it may not have felt that way, the industry may already have seen the best of the economic upturn, writes Chris Tarry
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No more science fiction
Dr Philippe Rochat, executive director of the Air Transport Action Group which lobbies on behalf of the aviation industry on environmental matters, responds to the Green Party’s stance on airlines and the environment
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EU proposes poverty tax
The European airline industry has reacted angrily to a proposal from European Union (EU) finance ministers for a poverty tax on air tickets to pay for aid to developing countries.
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NewsGodfrey's growing pains at Virgin Blue
Virgin Blue Chief Executive Brett Godfrey is trying to redefine the airline as the Australian market reaches saturation point.
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Court orders Olympic to repay aid
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has called time on the Greek government’s machinations to stave off the financial collapse of flag carrier Olympic Airlines, ruling that Athens has not done enough to recover €194 million ($244 million) of unlawful aid.
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The light stuff fantastic
With the growing use of carbonfibre composites in aircraft construction, new certification standards are being developed for an evolving technology
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UK leads battle against new Eurocontrol charges
CAA fears harmonised approach and departure fee proposal will burden small airports
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Eurocontrol warns of ACAS perils
Airborne collision-avoidance systems are ‘inappropriate’ for self-separation or sequencing says safety bulletin