All aerospace news – Page 796
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Business Aviation - In Brief
Dassault has received US certification for the Falcon 7X enhanced vision system
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PICTURES: Alitalia adopts 3D safety card for sight-impaired passengers
Italian flag-carrier Alitalia is to introduce an on-board safety card written specifically for sight-impaired passengers, which includes three-dimensional...
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Virgin Blue's new ATR72s to arrive from May
Virgin Blue expects to take delivery of its new ATR72 turboprops from May, with the -500 variant first to join the fleet.
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Virgin Blue unveils new domestic business class
Virgin Blue has unveiled its new domestic business class that will premiere on its forthcoming Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The first two aircraft will commence...
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UAV Factory upgrades Penguin B
Latvian UAV designer UAV Factory has upgraded the options for the Penguin B small unmanned aerial vehicle, extending its range and capabilities, the company...
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X-37B ready for second test flight
The US Air Force plans to launch the second test flight for the X-37B space plane on 4 March, the service says ...
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Focus: Is the hub and spoke model broken?
Network players have always struggled to make short haul pay, but it remains an essential part of the hub-and-spoke model. Now low-cost carriers dominate this market, can the two sides shift their strategies to work together?
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NewsAirAsia to fit A320 fleet with Iridium-supported real-time EFBs
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia intends to fit its Airbus A320 fleet with Class III electronic flight bags (EFBs), which feature an 'always on' configuration...
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NewsTurkish Technic plans Russian expansion
Turkish Technic is working towards securing a solid foothold in Russia as part of a strategy to expand its business beyond Turkey. The company carries...
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NewsAeroflot trains first Superjet pilots and technicians
Aeroflot has begun type rating classes for Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight and maintenance crew in anticipation of the planned first delivery next month. The...
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Sun Country selects the digEplayer L7for long-haul flights
US carrier Sun Country Airlines this week is starting to offer the digEcor portable digEplayer L7 on flights three hours or longer, and also plans to feature...
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Virgin Atlantic to retain Virgin brand after strategic review
Virgin Atlantic will retain its Virgin brand no matter what outcome arises from its strategic review, according to the carrier's director of sales and marketing,...
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In depth
Marketing special report: Going Viral
What does it take for a video campaign to be a runaway success - and can an airline really measure the impact of the ‘feel-good factor’ on its bottom line?
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Movie-making pilot flies high in Hollywood
When Hollywood's A-list directors need an aerial shot, there is an entrepreneurial pilot and film-maker who can help
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Airservices Australia leads regional integration drive
Australia's air traffic service provider is lending its expertise to the Asia-Pacific region's integration drive
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Germany considers air cargo security charge
Germany's government is evaluating the introduction of an air cargo security charge as part of a wider programme to increase security controls for air freight...
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NewsAgustaWestland unveils AW139M for USAF, but top commander wants UH-60
AgustaWestland has unveiled an AW139-based offer for a US Air Force requirement ...
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NewsSaudi to finish 777 cabin upgrades this year
Saudi Arabian Airlines is expecting to complete cabin interior modification work on its Boeing 777-200ER fleet this year. The Jeddah-based carrier...
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Opinion
Comment: Virtual airlines look real, but the security of the product is very different
Airlines are as tightly regulated as they are for a good reason - and while virtual airlines can provide what looks to customers like an airline product, there are crucial differences