All aerospace news – Page 760
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Discrepancy in descent guidelines for Tiger A320 landing incident: ATSB
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has, in a preliminary report, found that a discrepancy between descent guidelines led to a Tiger Airways Airbus...
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CASA investigates Jetstar maintenance lapses
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is investigating low-cost carrier Jetstar after the airline did not carry out certain maintenance procedures...
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Gol acknowledges talks with WebJet
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has confirmed it is holding discussions with fellow LCC WebJet regarding a potential acquisition.
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NewsViaSat assures Ka connectivity is coming to JetBlue, United-Continental next year
ViaSat is hitting back at claims that superfast Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity - the likes of which is to be offered across JetBlue Airways'...
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Eurocopter renews Indonesia partnership
Eurocopter and Indonesia's PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) have renewed their partnership agreement for another five years.
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Bullet strike grounds Cargolux 747-400F
Cargolux has grounded a Boeing 747-400 freighter which was struck by small-arms fire, resulting in a bullet hole in the fuselage.
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NewsBoeing eyes 'common cabin experience' across platforms
Boeing is keen to offer a common cabin experience across its portfolio of aircraft - including the 777 - as the design language on its 787 twinjet proves...
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McCall hints at change in focus for EasyJet
EasyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall has revealed the carrier's ambition to become "Europe's preferred short-haul airline" during the next 10 years. Her...
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Chile’s Sky awards V2500 maintenance contract to MTU
MTU Maintenance Hannover (MTU) has signed an agreement with Sky Airline to provide maintenance services on the International Aero Engines V2500s that power...
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NewsLHT Budapest faces changing MRO landscape in second decade
Lufthansa Technik Budapest has seen its business model change significantly during the past 10 years, with a much greater emphasis placed on third-party customers.
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Shenzhen Airlines to join Star by end-2012
Shenzhen Airlines is set to join the Star Alliance by end-2012, after the grouping's chief executive board approved the carrier's application.
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NewsBusiness Aviation - In Brief
Million Air has signed a multi-year lease agreement for the construction and development of its third Candian fixed-based operation - this time at Calgary International airport
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NewsANZ keeps Skycouch, Spaceseat exclusive for time being
Air New Zealand has not yet decided when it will relinquish exclusivity of its highly acclaimed Skycouch economy class seat and premium economy Spaceseat...
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NewsESA focusses on re-entry technology
The European Space Agency's focus on re-entry from low-Earth orbit goes beyond its flagship IXV project.
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NewsESA in re-entry vehicle push to 2013
European Space Agency follows 'bottom up' approach to development of multi-purpose orbit-and-back vehicles
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NewsStratos readies 714 'very light personal jet' for wind tunnel testing
Airframer hopes to secure next tranche of investment, despite the climate for attracting money remaining weak
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NewsQatar Airways still planning A320neo, CSeries deals
Qatar Airways indicates that it still aims to conclude major aircraft orders soon, despite its much expected buying spree at the Paris air show not materialising.
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NewsKenmore Air Beaver: just add water
We paid a visit to the Kenmore Air facility on Seattle's Lake Washington and put a Beaver on floats through its paces
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NewsFlying the MPL route
Debate continues on the merits of the multi-crew pilot licence, but for some airlines - such as AirAsia - it is ideal for providing cadets with the rounded training they need