All aerospace news – Page 803
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It’s official: Sikorsky is part-owner of Eclipse
Helicopter firm's investment will hasten Eclipse's plans to reopen aircraft production lines closed since 2008
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NextGen system 'adrift without money and political will'
Europe's SESAR air traffic management system is more likely to be implemented than the US NextGen because Europe has a much greater sense of urgency, claims Rockwell Collins chief Clay Jones.
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Opinion
Comment: Brain drain? Learn lessons from football
Sam Sayani, second-in-command at Pakistan International Airlines, may have tempered his words to spare his hosts' blushes. But his message at a session entitled Competing For People at last week's MRO Middle East conference and exhibition in Dubai was clear: stop poaching our people just because you can.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Bell Helicopter delivers first 429 into India
Bell Helicopter has announced at the show the first delivery of a 429 helicopter to a customer in India.
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TAM expands deal to fit OnAir connectivity to Airbus narrowbodies
communications mary kirby philadelphia
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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...