All aerospace news – Page 1023
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Governments seek to cash in on aviation
In their war against airport charge hikes, fuel tariff rises and taxes, airline bodies have found it tough going this year
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Alliances see key role in tougher times
Global alliances are keen to highlight their important role for airlines during tough times Amid the bleak market outlook...
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Clean Sky filter
Europe is spending a small fortune on green research, but how will the results from its key projects be assimilated, evaluated and brought to the market?
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Little progress means no change for US space tourism rules
A lack of progress in space tourism's development is expected to mean there will be no change in US rules for the industry. The country's informed waiver...
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Lufthansa Technik opens Bulgarian MRO facility
German maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik has formally opened its new Bulgarian facility in Sofia, the country's capital. Lufthansa Technik Sofia,...
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V Australia launch deferred as Qantas delays FFP float
Virgin Blue has delayed V Australia's launch and Qantas has put off its loyalty plan spin-off
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Fortune teller needed
The airline industry faces an uncertain time as it battles with the frustration of not knowing how long the current downturn will be, or how hard it will bite. This makes it incredibly difficult to set budgets and decide on strategies for the coming year
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Down with Open Skies
There has never been a worse time for the USA to consider the liberalisation measures required to further progress European Union-US Open Skies, argues Edward...
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Airlines realise the benefits of mobile connectivity
Airlines are making new connections with mobile phone-equipped passengers as they begin to realise that mobile connectivity can help improve customer service, cut costs and increase revenues
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Airlines look for new ways to reduce maintenance costs
Airlines are on the lookout for cost savings in every area, and maintenance is no exception. But are there any options left to further reduce these costs?
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MRO providers shift their priorities
As margins become ever tighter, maintenance, repair and overhaul providers are prioritising the most profitable areas of the business
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World Airliners Part two: Regional rollercoaster
While costly fuel has breathed new life into turboprops, the crowded 100-seat jet sector is showing no signs of thinning out following Mitsubishi's entry with its MRJ
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Noble aspirations
Airways New Zealand, Air New Zealand and the US Federal Aviation Administration have performed what they believe is the 'perfect flight' in terms of environmental considerations. But what is their ideal?
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New Omani centre to provide executive interiors for large aircraft
Middle Eastern investors are to establish an aircraft conversion centre in Oman that will provide executive interiors for large commercial airframes. The...
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Opinion
Comment: Will downturn cloud Clean Sky initiatives?
If necessity is the mother of invention, European research funding may well be its rich and benevolent grandfather. The public has a right to police its...
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EASA's space tourism approach requires certification
The European Aviation Safety Agency has unveiled its proposed regulatory approach for suborbital aircraft at a space...
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US Airways delays A350 deliveries; divulges more financing details
Star Alliance member US Airways has pushed back delivery of its 22 Airbus A350 XWBs by one year.
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B/E chief says A350 and 787 awards provide long-term stability
Significant contract awards covering systems for the Airbus A350 XWB and Boeing 787 as well as other new aircraft programmes will provide "an excellent long-term...
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India begins Chandrayaan-2 work
Following the successful launch of India's first lunar orbiter Chandrayaan-1 on 22 October the...