All aerospace news – Page 800
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Bombardier floats in-flight Wi-Fi on regional jets
Delta in talks with Bombardier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on regional jets
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FAA mandates 737 pressurisation alerting
The US FAA has finalised a rule that requires operators of 741 older generation US-registered Boeing 737s to install new warning systems within three years.
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Aircell closes on $35m in financing
In-flight connectivity provider Aircell has secured an additional $35 million in financing from existing investors and the company's management team.
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Gol banking on lower MRO costs driving higher profitability
Brazil's Gol expects to reduce its maintenance costs as it starts to work with Delta TechOps in certifying its MRO facility with the US FAA. Gol has...
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Vueling to decide on aircraft order this year
Spanish budget carrier Vueling, which has an all-leased fleet of Airbus A320s, will this year take a decision on whether to place its first aircraft order.
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Opinion
Comment: Enough now children
If it weren't so serious, the seemingly interminable World Trade Organisation dispute between Airbus and Boeing might be funny.
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NewsUS sanctions hold up Iran Air engine failure probe
Swedish investigators have revealed how an inquiry into an Iranian Airbus departure incident at Stockholm Arlanda was delayed by several months as a result...
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Finnair hopes heavy MRO exit will improve tie-up chances
Finnair's decision to abandon low-margin airframe heavy maintenance in favour of high-value engine and component MRO could be a step towards making the Nordic...
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Lufthansa Technik, Panasonic venture branded Idair
German maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik and Panasonic Avionics have branded their planned cabin equipment joint venture as Idair. Lufthansa Technik...
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ANZ to offer mobile phone capability on new A320s
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has fitted two new Airbus A320 aircraft with mobile phone and data capability, and could possibly roll out the technology to its remaining...
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NewsIndustry sounds warnings on airline pilot skills
Emerging evidence suggests that pilots are not being adequately prepared to fly in aircraft equipped with the latest cockpit technology
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NewsFAA requires new inspections on CF6-50 engines
The US FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring new inspections on the aging CF6-50 engines.
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NewsNASA considers plan to preserve shuttle for future flights
NASA's space shuttle orbiters may not be destined for a museum in five months, after all. Agency officials are conducting a "what-if budget exercise"...
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FAA approves Cirrus safety aids
Cirrus is now delivering its Garmin flight deck-equipped aircraft with an automatic descent mode to prevent hypoxia accidents and an electronic stability...
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Copa expects Tocumen expansion to be completed in 3Q
Panama's Copa Airlines is moving ahead with further network expansion, with at least six destinations to be added this year, although the opening of its...
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NewsWebbies 2010: privatefly.com scoops website of the year in the Flightglobal Webbies
Private jet booking site privatefly.com, pilot training site usebeforeflight.com and Cranky Flier, a blog, are among this year's victors in The Webbies, Flightglobal's annual aviation web awards.
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NewsCost blamed as training lags pilot demand
Pilot demand may be forecast to surge over coming years, but flight academies are struggling to fill places - mainly because of a lack of funding for aspirants to a career as flightcrew members.
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Combi freighter plan emerges for Fokker 100
Three aircraft in the pipeline as mining and oil companies take an interest in marque for use in remote countries
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Volaris seeks authority for more than 20 new US routes
Mexico's Volaris has requested authority to add 23 transborder routes as the low-cost carrier kicks its US expansion plan into high gear.
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JetBlue to showcase NextGen benefits in ADS-B trial
JetBlue and the US FAA have signed a multi-year, multi-phase agreement that will equip 35 of the carrier's Airbus A320s with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast...