All aerospace news – Page 976
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SimCom installs TBM 850 flight trainer in Orlando
Simulator training provider SimCom has installed a Daher Socata TBM 850 flight...
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NewsHawaiian studies connectivity as it readies for eX2-equipped A330s
Hawaiian Airlines is paying close attention to the Ku-band connectivity market to determine if it should eventfully offer such a service on long-haul flights. However,...
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International Space Station crew reaches six
On 29 May the International Space Station crew complement became six with the arrival of the three expedition 20 team members. Launched by Soyuz-FG rocket...
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Asian carriers most adversely affected by downturn
Airlines in Asia Pacific were slower to feel the impact of the downturn but have arguably been the worst affected. "We have felt the brunt more so...
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FAA awards interim controller ASAP contract
The US FAA plans to award a sole-source contract to Washington DC-based CSSI for technical engineering, operational and research support for its air traffic...
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Spreading the word at the ATSB
Alan Stray is director international of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. He was awarded the Public Service Medal for his work supporting development of the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee
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Bombardier developing centralised health monitoring for CSeries
Bombardier is developing a centralised maintenance health monitoring system for the CSeries that will provide real-time information about the entire aircraft...
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NewsBombardier studies wireless IFE for CSeries
Bombardier believes there is "a good chance" that wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) may be a viable solution for its CSeries when the aircraft enters into service in 2013.
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Boeing hits cargo operators with new support bill
Struggling air freight operators fighting to survive in a global recession that has hammered their traffic volumes are being hit with a new bill from Boeing....
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Boeing hits cargo operators with new support bill
Struggling air freight operators fighting to survive in a global recession that has hammered their traffic volumes are being hit with a new bill from Boeing....
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Opinion
Comment: pity the man at NASA
Former Marine Charles Bolden is the White House nominee to head the US space agency, but whoever gets the job will not have an easy ride and will face flak from a multitude of critics
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FAA bill passed by Congress despite EU objections
Uncertainty surrounds the future of bilateral aviation agreements between the European Union and the USA, after Congress passed a bill that Europe had warned...
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This week briefings
Russian engine developer Aviadvigatel has completed a crucial testbed run of its enhanced...
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Emirates incident highlights electronic flight bag human factors
THE RECENT near-catastrophe in which an Emirates Airbus A340-500 was almost lost on take-off after the first officer misentered...
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Marshall to take control of Coventry air traffic management
Marshall Aerospace is extending its operations footprint after taking over all air...
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Standard Aero to perform PW127M maintenance
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise subsidiary StandardAero has won authorisation to offer maintenance on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M turboprop engines powering...
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Electronic flight bags set to deliver on their promise
Electronic flight bags are more than just clever cockpit boxes - they could be the link airline information systems have been missing. Just how great is their potential?
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NewsStar Alliance to absorb regional partners as full members
Star Alliance is to adopt its regional partner airlines as full members as part of a change in the way the increasingly-broad airline group is managed. Three...
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NewsAir New Zealand touts positive results in biofuel testing
Scientific testing of the alternative fuel used by Air New Zealand (ANZ) during a demonstration flight has found that a Boeing 747-400 using the 50:50 biofuel...