Systems & interiors – Page 188
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Bombardier begins CSeries Aircraft 0 activation
Seeking to significantly de-risk its already squeezed CSeries aircraft program, Bombardier has begun commissioning and activating systems on Aircraft 0, its iron bird systems validator part of its complete integrated aircraft systems test area (CIASTA) at its Mirabel, Quebec facility outside of Montreal.
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Bombardier in advanced talks for all-business class CSeries order
Bombardier confirms that customers are discussing an all-business class CSeries CS100 to fly non-stop between London City and New York-John F Kennedy airports. "We...
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Bombardier details CSeries flight test programme
With the first flight of its CSeries CS100 pencilled in for the end of 2012, Bombardier has for the first time detailed its flight test programme that will certify and deliver the first 125-seat jet by the end of 2013.
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NewsWatchdog: Holes in FAA safety net for poorly performing pilots
US government safety auditors say the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of airline pilot training and proficiency programmes "lacks the rigour needed to identify and track poor performing pilots and address programme risks".
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NewsLufthansa hires temporary cabin crew staff in Berlin
Lufthansa will employ temporary workers as cabin crew for its planned operation at Berlin's new airport, starting in June.
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Rada expands Latin American upgrade deal
Rada Electronic Industries has signed contracts valued at more than $10 million for an aircraft upgrade programme with one of its strategic customers in...
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NewsSriwijaya eyes China and Australia routes with new 737-800s
Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air will expand its network and launch international services to China and Australia this year. It is scheduled to start receiving...
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Cebu Pacific mulls over long-haul low-cost services
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will consider starting long-haul low-cost services if it sees strong demand for certain point-to-point routes.
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San Miguel confirms talks to assist in PAL modernisation
Philippines conglomerate San Miguel Corp (SMC) is in talks with Philippine Airlines to assist in the carrier's fleet upgrading and modernisation plan.
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Brussels Airlines to launch JFK service in June
Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines has announced plans to resume service to North America from 1 June, with an Airbus A330-300 flying daily between Brussels...
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NewsRussia's Transaero to take four 787s
Russian carrier Transaero is to acquire four 262-seat Boeing 787s under an agreement which continues its recent fleet-renewal programme. The airline...
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NewsPICTURES: A350 fuselage arrives at Toulouse assembly line
Airbus has received the first major section of the A350 twinjet at its final assembly line in Toulouse, with delivery of the forward fuselage from the Saint-Nazaire...
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Neos signs IFE upgrade modifications contract with Monarch
Italian leisure airline Neos has signed a contract with Monarch Aircraft Engineering for inflight entertainment upgrades. The maintenance provider...
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Boeing advances first South Carolina-built 787
Boeing has advanced production of its first North Charleston, South Carolina-built 787, moving the aircraft from its major assembly join to systems installation...
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Precision Air orders four ATR 42 -600s, one ATR 72-600
Tanzania's Precision Air has signed a contract for the purchase of four ATR 42-600s and one ATR 72-600.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Challenge puts Exim financing back under scrutiny
A legal challenge to the export credit offered by US Export-Import Bank is troubling the air finance sector at a time when it is already worried about Europe's debt crisis and shrinking access to commercial loans.
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IN FOCUS: How can GDS suppliers meet ancillaries challenge?
GDS suppliers are determined to convince airlines that they possess the flexibility and ambition to deliver all the ancillary revenue generating capability they need
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NewsEuropean court rules in favour of airline inclusion in emissions trading
Europe's highest court has ruled in favour of the European Union's plan to include aviation in its Emissions Trading System (ETS) from 1 January 2012.
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IN FOCUS: How larger regional aircraft are upscaling interiors
ATR sees raised expectations for the cabin, but the jury is still out on connectivity The need to meet passenger requirements for seamless travel is...
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Cebu Pacific, CAE to open Philippines training centre
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific and Canadian training equipment and services provider CAE have entered into a joint venture agreement to establish...