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Field extends useful life of Dash 8s with flightdeck upgrade
Field Aviation has completed the first major modernisation of the flightdeck of a Bombardier Dash 8 turboprop.
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Improving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier progression
The continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines. That is the view of Blair Pomeroy, consultant with Oliver Wyman, who expects that the availability of a re-engined Airbus A320neo - and any counter-offer from Boeing - will provide further opportunities for airlines ...
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NASA funding crucial to commercial spaceflight
NASA's role as the provider of pump priming funding for the commercial spaceflight industry is set to come under further scrutiny despite the recent award of the latest Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) contracts
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NewsImproving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier growth
Continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines, according to Oliver Wyman consultant...
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NewsPICTURE: 'Virgin Australia' new name for Virgin Blue
The second decade of Virgin Blue's operation will see the airline re-brand as "Virgin Australia" to help shed its low-cost image in favour of being a formidable...
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NewsShuttle Endeavour launch no earlier than 10 May
Space Shuttle Endeavour's final launch - and the next-to-last in the 30-year Shuttle programme - will come no earlier than 10 May; STS-134 had been set to launch to the International Space Station on 29 April, but lift-off was scrubbed with 4h to go owing problems with an auxiliary power ...
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NewsTu-204SM begins airworthiness certification programme
Tupolev has begun an airworthiness certification programme for its modernised Tu-204SM twin-jet after completing its post-assembly trials. On 28 April,...
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Lufthansa Technik, Fokker Services sign component supply deal
Fokker Services and Lufthansa Technik have signed a five-year supply agreement covering Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier components. The deal includes...
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SR Technics wins Cebu Pacific maintenance contract
SR Technics and Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific have signed a 10-year contract for maintenance services on 18 CFM International CFM56-5B engines. Under...
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Opinion
Comment: When the music stops
The USA's regional carriers are jockeying for position as the majors they feed consolidate. But the disadvantage of operating small jets is putting pressure on the traditional business model
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US regionals look to supersize
Large regional aircraft - jets, mainly, but turboprops too - are the next big thing, with interest from airlines likely to centre on aircraft with 90 seats or more
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Have US regionals improved safety standards since the Colgan accident?
Is the regional aviation sector learning the lessons on training and discipline following the Colgan crash in 2009?
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Business briefing
HAMPSON HITS MILESTONES ON $53 MILLION DEAL MANUFACTURING Aerostructures supplier Hampson Industries "experienced an improved final trading quarter"...
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Field extends useful life of Dash 8s with flight deck upgrade
Field Aviation has completed the first major modernisation of the flight deck of a Bombardier Dash 8 turboprop, and says it believes many operators will...
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EU liquid ban to stay after last-minute chaos
European plans to lift a ban on carrying duty-free liquids in hand luggage through airports have descended into farce after several states opted to keep...
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NewsAir New Zealand closes in on in-flight connectivity for 777-300ER
Keen to allow passengers to stay connected to the ground while airborne Air New Zealand assures it is moving closer to offering in-flight connectivity on...
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NewsPICTURES: Air Berlin faces investigation over engine oil leak
Air Berlin is facing multiple investigations into problems with one of its Airbus A330-200s, which resulted in the German airline conducting a passenger flight with an engine showing clear signs of oil leakage.
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Avianova leases sixth A320
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has taken delivery of a sixth leased Airbus A320 at its base airport Moscow Sheremetyevo. The aircraft has undergone...
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NewsAmerican continues cabin improvement on 757s
American continues with upgrades on its Boeing 757 fleet with new in-flight entertainment and A/C power ports being completed at the carrier's Tulsa maintenance...
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ASH CLOUD: New study details volcanic ash protocol for aviation
Last April's decision to close much of Europe's airspace as a result of the volcanic ash cloud that spread across the continent following the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland was "well grounded", according to a new scientific study