Systems & interiors – Page 527
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NewsAccident prompts call to rethink low-fuel warning
Italian investigators recommend European regulators to consider changing fuel-system certification criteria.
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Aloha waves goodbye to Chapter 11
Aloha Airlines is poised to bid farewell to a relatively rapid trip through bankruptcy reorganisation, winning court clearance to exit Chapter 11 protection.
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Backers emerge for Virgin America plans
Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson’s long-held ambition to create a domestic US carrier appears to have taken a major step forward as he secures investors for his Virgin America project.
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Star raises prospect of airport boycotts
The airline-airport dispute has become an alliance-wide issue through an initiative begun by Air Canada’s Robert Milton, a vocal critic of spending at Toronto airport.
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Let’s talk
Internet access and live television have been realities on aircraft for some time, and the era of mobile telephony and SMS messaging during flight is arriving
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Optional extras
A steadily increasing number of carriers from all corners of the globe are offering travellers the chance to upgrade their basic economy-class experience.
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NewsLufthansa prepares to renew fleet
German flag-carrier to seek replacements for Airbus A340-300s and Boeing 737s – and is also evaluating 747-8
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NewsInvestigators query British Airways maintenance practices
AAIB identifies systemic failures in UK flag-carrier's maintenance operation
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Boeing confirms Evergreen's 747 large cargo freighter deal
Boeing today confirmed that Evergreen International Airlines will operate the manufacturer’s 747 large cargo freighter (LCF) fleet, which will be used to transport major assemblies for the 787.
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VIVA Macau plans to order next month A350s or 787s
Macau start-up VIVA Macau aims to complete next month a deal for as many as 12 Airbus A350s or Boeing 787s and also finalise leases on three Airbus A330s or Boeing 767s.
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NewsAerodynamic ‘tweaks’ boost Airbus A350 cruise speed
Reprofiling includes deeper nose and upgrade to wing surface and flap-track fairings