Systems & interiors – Page 239
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Iberia to launch Astronics' newest gen in-seat power in economy
Iberia has become the launch customer for Astronics' newest generation EmPower in-seat power system, with the Spanish flag carrier agreeing to fit economy-class...
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Caribbean’s ATR order emerges from controversy
Controversy surrounding an order for nine ATR 72-600s placed by Caribbean Airlines in September 2010 seems to have cleared now that the carrier's major shareholder, the government of Trinidad and Tobago, has approved the purchase.
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Qantas to resume A380 flights to Los Angeles: Reports
Qantas Airways plans to resume operating the Airbus A380 on flights to Los Angeles from 17 January, say Australian media reports.
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Gippsland prepares to float turbocharged Airvan
Australian general aviation manufacturer GippsAero and US aircraft float manufacturer Wipaire aim to bring to market a float programme for the turbocharged GA8TC Airvan in 2012.
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NewsTu-154 fire started in rear fuselage, not engines: inquiry
Russian investigators have disclosed that the fatal fire on the Kolavia Tupolev Tu-154 in Surgut did not originate in either the engines or the auxiliary...
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SkyWest orders four CRJ700s for Delta Connection operation
US regional airline group SkyWest has placed a firm order for four Bombardier CRJ700 NextGen regional jets, in a deal that carries a list value of about...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Boeing 787 historic pricing discounts put pressure on programme’s profitability
Data obtained by Flight International shows Boeing's historic order backlog for the 787 was based partly on steep discounts driven by now-discarded design and manufacturing assumptions.
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Aircell vows seamless switchover between Gogo & SkySurf Wi-Fi
US firm Aircell and Canadian company SkySurf plan to offer a "hybrid" air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity solution that will enable commercial airline passengers to seamlessly access airborne Internet whether flying in Canadian or US airspace.
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Forecasts 2011: Airlines - Asia leads the way
Last year saw a bounce-back for airlines, mainly in the emerging markets, but profit growth could be dragged back in the new year
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Delta completes lie-flat seat installation on first Boeing 777-200ER
Delta Air Lines recently completed installing lie-flat seats in business class on the first of eight Boeing 777-200ERs.
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NewsVIDEO: Tu-204SM flies for first time
Video images have emerged of the maiden flight of the Tupolev Tu-204SM, the modernised variant of the Russian-built twin-jet.
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EVA A330 makes emergency landing after drop in cabin pressure
An EVA Air Airbus A330 sent a Mayday call before making an emergency landing in southern Ukraine on 29 September, following a drop in cabin pressure on board.
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Renewed push to rid cargo of paper
Dutch move part of efforts to give fresh impetus to accelerating reach of IATA's e-freight initiative
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Continental first North American carrier to offer Boeing’s new Sky Interior
Continental Airlines has become the first North American operator to take delivery of a Next Generation Boeing 737-800 featuring Boeing's new Sky Interior....
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Europe hopes to build on momentum
After the progress pushed through during Belgium's presidency of the EU, the industry wants the foot kept on the pedal
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NewsTurkish Airlines launches cabin parts venture with TAI
Turkish Airlines' maintenance division, Turkish Technic, has formally launched a joint-venture company with Turkish Aerospace Industries, named Turkish Cabin...
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NewsKorean Air A380s to have just 407 seats
Korean Air is to configure its Airbus A380 aircraft with just 407 seats, the lowest-density layout for the type of any carrier so far.
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Demand for aircraft seats prompts Recaro to increase production
Recaro Aircraft Seating plans to increase production capacity at its fast-growing plants in Poland and the USA to meet strong demand for seats.
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Row 44 to begin installing connectivity on Norwegian's 737-800s
Row 44 is gearing up to soon begin installing its Ku-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity system on Norwegian's Boeing 737-800s, following a lengthy...