All aerospace news – Page 744
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NBAA: ICG and Overlook prepare for FANS
International Communications Group (ICG) is teaming with Overlook Consulting to bring operational approval services to pilots and flight departments that have a need for Future Air Navigation System (FANS1/A) and polar routing solutions using ICG's Iridium transceivers.
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NewsBedek homes in on 777 conversions
Bedek Aviation Group, the specialist modification division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is to concentrate on Boeing 777 freighter conversions following...
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Japan Airlines long-haul 787s to feature 186 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the cabin configuration for the Boeing 787s that it will operate on its international long-haul services.
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NewsFury 1500 demonstrates endurance
AME's Fury 1500 has completed a 14h flight, the aircraft's greatest duration thus far, as part of a flight test programme in advance of deployment to an...
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NewsIAG approves 2012 launch for Iberia Express
Iberia's new subsidiary Iberia Express has been given the go-ahead by the board of parent International Airlines Group to launch operations next summer. The...
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UAE in quest for rotorcraft future
A group of investors in the United Arab Emirates is preparing to unveil a full mock-up of a light twin helicopter concept at November's Dubai air show featuring...
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NewsAir Berlin statement on cabin air contamination incident
Air Berlin has made an official statement about the 25 October incident on flight AB7249.
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CHC Helicopter reaches Milestone Aviation financing deal
Dublin-headquartered helicopter finance company Milestone Aviation has secured a sale-leaseback agreement for five aircraft - two Sikorsky S92s and three Eurocopter AS332L2s - with global helicopter services company CHC Helicopter.
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Kingfisher Airlines explains exit from low-cost market
India's Kingfisher Airlines has defended its plans to pull out of the low-cost market and concentrate on its premium business, saying that the latter will...
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NewsAustralian aircraft safety experts recommend hypoxia warning systems
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is advising operators of single-pilot, turbine-powered, pressurised aircraft to consider installing an aural cabin altitude pressure warning system that operates separately to the aircraft's visual warning system.
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NewsDelta differentiates passenger experience with new Wi-Fi portal
Making good on its vow to offer its airline partners more tailored solutions for entertaining and informing passengers, Gogo has worked with Delta Air Lines...
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NewsNTSB investigates fatal Robinson R66 crash
The lone pilot of a Robinson R66 helicopter was killed on 1 October following what appears to have been an in-flight breakup of the five-passenger type,...
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NewsRockwell Collins takes tech lead in light jet, turboprop market
Rockwell Collins has leapfrogged the competitors in the Part 23 light jet and turboprop arena - a sector that has increasingly turned to Olathe, Kansas-based Garmin for leading edge user interface technologies, such as synthetic vision and touch screen controllers.
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Boeing selects Nayak as MRO partner GoldCare programme
Boeing has selected Nayak Aircraft Services in Europe to provide Boeing GoldCare maintenance, repair and overhaul services. The GoldCare programme...
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NewsHead Games: Honeywell, Rockwell Collins defend turf
Two US avionics manufacturers are locked in competition to gain the upper hand in development of the latest visual landing aids, via rival philosophies: Honeywell sees head-down displays as the future, while Rockwell Collins makes the case for head-up options
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Interview
Working Week: Kristine Hartzell
She says she fell in love with flying after a cockpit visit aged seven. Now, managing regulatory affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association makes Norway-born Kristine Hartzell a top advocate for general aviation
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace to study 19- to 50-seat civil aircraft
Indonesian Aerospace is to look at developing civil transport aircraft from 19 to 50 seats under a strategic co-operation with Airbus Military. This...
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NewsSpecialist Aviation Services sets its sights offshore
Air support and maintenance provider looks to secure utility and extra lighthouse support contracts around the UK
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NewsInspire green ATM initiative achieves fuel savings
A group of airlines, airports and air navigation service providers is proving that working together to smooth procedures and cut red-tape can yield big fuel savings
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NewsUS Army considers Texas start-up’s design for Black Hawk, Apache replacement
A Texas-based start-up will challenge three rotorcraft industry giants for a possible US Army contract to replace the Apache and Black Hawk ...