All aerospace news – Page 754
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NewsMAKS: Volga-Dnepr signs to support Superjet
Russia's Volga-Dnepr Technics has tentatively agreed a maintenance services pact covering work on the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
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NewsMAKS: Antonov to test-fly lower-cost An-3
Antonov is going to flight-test a cheaper version of the venerable An-2 biplane by the end of this year.
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IATA: Premium passenger growth slows in June
IATA's latest calculations indicate international premium passenger growth fell sequentially from May to June, which could reflect slower growth in world...
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky goes full-tilt with Korean UAV
Sikorsky is apparently entering the market for tiltrotor unmanned air systems, in an unexpected challenge to one of Bell Helicopter's core technologies.
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Qantas to cut jobs, establish Asian premium carrier
Australia's Qantas Group has outlined a new international strategy, which includes cutting 1,000 jobs and establishing a new premium airline based in Asia.
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NewsDelta begins tablet EFB test; eyes communication transformation
SkyTeam alliance member Delta Air Lines has started testing Apple iPads as electronic flight bags (EFBs), as part of a broader plan to transform how it communicates...
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IAI confirms consideration of jet-powered UAS
Israel Aerospace Industries is evaluating the development of jet-powered unmanned air systems ...
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AAR wins IFE installation and maintenance business from Virgin America
US aviation services company AAR has cinched a deal with Virgin America for installation of seats, in-flight entertainment and heavy maintenance on the carrier's...
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SpiceJet to launch three services using new Q400s
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is poised to take delivery of its first four Bombardier Q400 turboprops, part of a 15 aircraft order placed last December.
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India’s Jagson Airlines widens Q1 net loss to Rs30m
India's Jagson Airlines has reported a net loss of Indian rupees (Rs) 30 million ($661,000) in its fiscal first quarter, against a net loss of Rs7.3 million...
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NewsAirliners' PED tolerance improving with latest guidance
Using personal electronic devices during all phases of flight will be technically feasible in the future as modern aircraft are being designed to be tolerant...
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NTSB asks for longer hoses on cockpit oxygen masks
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has asked the FAA to increase the length of the hoses that connect cockpit oxygen systems to the masks...
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US Airways to keep E-190 maintenance in-house
US Airways has no plans to outsource heavy maintenance of its 15 Embraer E-190s in house. The carrier's management outlined the aircraft maintenance...
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NewsPanasonic sees 'massive' demand for in-flight connectivity
Panasonic Avionics is fielding a staggering number of requests for proposals...
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Boeing maps out near-term 787 ramp up goals
As it holds to its 787 ramp up plans of achieving 10 aircraft per month by the end of 2013, Boeing has outlined its near-term goals of moving the rate from...
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Air Malta, MAEL forge line maintenance deal
Air Malta and UK-based Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) have signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement. Under the contract, MAEL will...
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NewsSpaceX eyes Mars
SpaceX has had a good year to date. It has unveiled a new version of its Falcon 9 rocket - which will launch twice the payload of the nearest competitor, at half the cost - and has already begun construction of the specialised pad required to launch it.
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EASA to order checks on A320 angle-of-attack sensors
Airbus A320-family operators are being instructed to check angle-of-attack sensors on their fleets, after discovering that a manufacturing defect could result...
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FAA aims to levy $155,000 fine against American Eagle
The US Federal Aviation Administration has informed American subsidiary American Eagle that it seeks to fine the carrier $155,000.