All articles by Victoria Moores – Page 4
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Airline Rankings: Downward spiral
In 2008 the aviation rollercoaster swung spectacularly into decline, in sharp contrast with the lofty highs of 2007. We take a look at the winners and losers as the ride gathers pace in 2009
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Opinion
Comment: Remote control for life
Historically the skies have been a safe haven, one of the few places where we are quite literally out of reach. Not any more. As we become increasingly dependent on devices like the iPhone, how long will it be before onboard connectivity becomes the norm?
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Oneworld prioritises cost savings
As oneworld's members post their first collective net loss, totalling $1.7 billion in 2008, the alliance is intensifying its cost savings efforts.Managing...
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Air Zimbabwe on the mend
Air Zimbabwe group chief executive Peter Chikumba is pursuing a four-pillar strategy to get the airline off the critical list.
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Silicon replacement for hydraulic fluid improves landing gear
US firm CW Aerotech Services is working to certificate a new landing gear that uses silicon fluid instead of hydraulic fluid. The benefits include fewer...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Thales to roll out Superjet avionics upgrades
Flight controls and avionics supplier Thales is pressing ahead with its new aircraft programme development work,...
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IATA 2009: Jala sees a future consolidation route
Malaysia Airlines chief Idris Jala is firmly pro-industry consolidation - but he believes that overcoming the immediate crisis must take priority. Jala...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: CW Aerotech works on hybrid gear development
US firm CW Aerotech Services (hall 3, B91) is working to certificate a new landing gear that uses...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Nigerian minister plans London visit to lobby Virgin
Nigerian transport minister Babatunde Omotoba is to visit Virgin Atlantic in London to discuss...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Blom enjoys engineering award recognition
Award-winner Agnes enjoys the limelight Agnes Blom, last year's winner of the Boeing-sponsored engineering student of the year award, has enjoyed new-found...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Air Nostrum and Royal Air Maroc seal ATR -600 series deals
Yesterday at the show Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum ordered up to 20 ATR 72-600s...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Cebu Pacific engine order
Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific has selected CFM International's CFM56 to power its 10 new Airbus A320s, which will arrive from October 2010 to November...
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PARIS 2009: RAM's Atlas Blue brand to vanish in six months
Royal Air Maroc is to drop its Atlas Blue low-cost brand within half a year, instead integrating the Marrakech-based carrier's operations into the core airline. Speaking...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: ATR boosts its -600 backlog
ATR chief Stephane Mayer has unveiled a further 20 orders for the turboprop manufacturer's new -600 derivative, at the...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: ATR’s new corporate focus
Executive decision is ATR's interior motive Turboprop manufacturer ATR is hoping to boost its business aviation presence by proposing a catalogue of...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Air Nostrum orders up to 20 ATR 72-600s
Spanish regional carrier Air Nostrum has placed an order for 10 ATR 72-600s, building on its firm commitment to 35 Bombardier CRJ1000s which was formally...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: ATR to establish recognised MRO network
ATR to establish recognised MRO network Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is preparing to create a network of approved maintenance, repair and overhaul...
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Ethiopian gears up for 2010 delivery
Girma Wake, chief executive of African Boeing 787 launch customer Ethiopian Airlines, says the airline is due to take the first of its 10 787s in July 2010. In...