Systems & interiors – Page 292
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Rescue demonstration highlights Eurocopter avionics thrust
Eurocopter has successfully demonstrated a host of advanced navigation and surveillance technologies as part of Europe's mature applications of Galileo for...
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Avianca's Efromovich sees 'honeymoon' with Star Alliance
Avianca is leaning towards joining the Star Alliance but the Colombian carrier has not yet completely ruled out SkyTeam or remaining independent.
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News747-8F flap buffet could force landing gear door redesign
For the last month and a half, Boeing has been investigating a serious buffet in the inboard flaps of the 747-8F, Flightglobal affiliate FlightBlogger reports.
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A400M final assembly line gears up for production
ASSEMBLY GEARING UP FOR EFFICIENCY A year ago, the newly opened 145,000m2 (1.56 million ft2) A400M final assembly line complex at Seville was...
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Q400 flat tyres the focus of FAA directive
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed airworthiness directive mandating that operators of 63 US-registered Bombardier Q400 turboprops make changes to the aircraft's nose landing gear mechanical linkage.
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Boeing completes 787 flutter and ground effects testing
Boeing has completed aeroelastic flutter testing and ground effects testing with its first two 787 test aircraft. This clears the way for the formal US Federal...
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Embraer outlines timeframe for new product decision
Embraer aims to decide within 12-18 months on how it will respond to the growing threat from competitors in its sector, either by enhancing its existing...
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Opinion
Comment: Missed the boat
Europe faces a slow and painful recovery from the economic crisis. For network carriers the onus to change has been colossal, but the tide is already turning. If restructuring plans are not sufficiently advanced, it may be too late
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VIDEO: Row 44 selects KuStream 1000 antenna for Southwest fleet
In-flight broadband connectivity provider Row 44 has selected the new KuStream 1000 antenna system for installation on Southwest Airlines' fleet, after using...
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NewsSenate silent on in-flight mobiles as FAA Reauthorisation passes
In-flight connectivity stakeholders are cautiously optimistic that a permanent federal ban on the airborne use of cell phones will not be enacted in the...
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Comp Air prepares to secure funding for certificated turboprop family
Comp Air Aviation is hoping to secure funding in the second quarter that should pave the way for the start-up manufacturer to accelerate development of its Comp Air 12
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Future narrowbodies: Grand designs
Regional jets may never regain their former glory but smart regional operators are finding new ways to shine, writes Max Kingsley Jones in London
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Working Week: Donahue Cortes – Active Solutions for airline needs
After a career spanning roles from air traffic control to cabin crew, Donahue Cortes founded Crawley-based Active Solutions Consulting Group, offering training, consultancy, management and auditing solutions to airlines
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InterviewInterview: Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce
Inheriting a 90-year old brand presents a daunting challenge, but Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce believes diversity is the magic ingredient for success, writes Siva Govindasamy in Sydney
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Fokker Services to remarket two corporate shuttles
Fokker Services is to remarket a pair of Fokker 70s configured as corporate shuttles and fitted with 48 seats.
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Opinion
Comment: Powering on
New engines for Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies may not be a silver bullet solution to environmental, competitive and economic challenges - but they're still the way to go
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Mexico's Volaris selects San Jose as third US gateway
Mexico's Volaris has firmed up plans to launch services to San Jose in California.
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NewsAircell weeks away from monetizing Gogo web portal
In-flight Internet service provider Aircell is poised to launch brand new functionality to its Gogo web portal, as a means of "monetizing" the links page...
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BA: Strike costing £7m per day
British Airways estimates that the three-day strike by cabin crew has cost the airline £7 million ($10.5 million) per day.