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PARIS AIR SHOW: ISC offers 'New Paradigm' interior concept
The ISC Airline Group (hall 2, H100) has developed a new modularised interior concept intended to make...
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PARIS: Face the facts with Superjet International's Franzoni
SuperJet International is readying itself to support Sukhoi Superjet 100 customers worldwide. The company's chief executive Alessandro Franzoni brings Flight Daily News up to speed on latest developments
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Malaysia's AirAsia X to add flat beds
Malaysia long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has opened bids to add 12 lie-flat beds in its Airbus A330 aircraft. To do so it will eliminate the A330s'...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Halter propellers a show-stopper
Helices Halter (hall 4, D18) is displaying examples of its propellers for unmanned air vehicles. A range of material types...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Can open rotor deliver?
Airbus and Boeing have a big dilemma on which engine technology they should select for the new aircraft generation to replace the best-selling A320 and 737...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Pratt to begin detailed design of geared turbofan in July
P&W gears up for detailed design phase Pratt & Whitney will in mid-July begin the detailed design phase of its PW1000G geared turbofan engine for the...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Astrium restates commitment to suborbital flights
EADS's space unit Astrium remains "totally convinced" of the market for suborbital flights, but the financial crisis has forced delays, says Astrium chief...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Titanium nuts could save Airbus A350 XWB 100kg plus mass
Titanium nuts could save the Airbus A350 XWB on the order of 100kg (220lb) in mass if they are selected for the programme, says its manufacturer Alcoa Fastening...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Spring in Bonatre's step after wave of success
Bonatre (hall 4 C102) has made the short journey to Le Bourget from its base some 60km (37 miles) away...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Boeing and GE partner on Bondtracer
Boeing and GE partner on Bondtracer With 787 first flight targeted for the end of this month, Boeing and GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies are looking...
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VIDEO: Indonesia's Expressair damages another Dornier
Indonesian carrier Expressair is continuing to add Dornier 328 turboprops despite the fact that it has damaged two aircraft of this type in recent months. Expressair...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Visit the Flightglobal media lounge
Visitors to the Flightglobal chalet at Paris this year will have a very different experience to the fine dining and business meetings of the past. Instead...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Maritime, SAR markets face Viking invasion
Canadian-based Viking Air will attempt to exploit the world's growing demand for search and rescue and maritime patrol aircraft with a new version of its...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Rafael launches recce pod for UAVs
Rafael has launched a new tactical reconnaissance pod aimed at the growing market for unmanned aircraft systems.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Honeywell bids for slice of SESAR pie
US electronics giant Honeywell is making a bid to be the only big non-European player in Europe's future air traffic management programme SESAR. Paolo...
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FAA to target pilot records and fatigue rules
The FAA will ask all airlines to begin reviewing pilot records held by the agency as it revises a November 2007 advisory circular in the aftermath of the...
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American to cut 1,600 jobs
American Airlines has unveiled plans to cut another 1,550 jobs, including 1,200 flight attendant positions, as it prepared to slash capacity by 7.5%.
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Goodrich wins crew seats on A350 XWB
Goodrich has been selected by Airbus to provide advanced cabin attendant seats for the new A350 XWB, it was announced at the show today. The selection...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: A380 nacelle on display as Aircelle pitches for narrowbody business
Aircelle will be demonstrating its Airbus A380 nacelles at the show, which will also see a debut for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 equipped with nacelles developed by the Safran-owned French company.
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PAIS AIR SHOW: Eurocopter to have EC175/Z15 first flight by end-2009
Eurocopter is aiming for a first flight of the EC175 heavy twin helicopter before the end of 2009, with the company planning to obtain certification in 2011...