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Boeing parks lead 787 test aircraft after engine surge
Boeing's first 787 test aircraft, ZA001, experienced an engine surge on one of its two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on 10 September during testing in Roswell,...
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ATR -600 series to achieve certification by year-end
While ATR has set no firm date for expected certification of its -600 series, the Franco-Italian manufacturer is targeting the second quarter of 2011 for first delivery and it is understood that approval could be achieved by the end of the year.
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Cabin attendant wins damages for illness caused by toxic cabin air
A flight attendant from the former Australian regional carrier East-West Airlines whose health was damaged by toxic fumes in the aircraft cabin has won A$138,800 ($129,000) compensation at the high court despite an appeal by the aircraft manufacturer.
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NewsBoeing shuts out Airbus for 787 connectivity: OnAir
Boeing and Qatar Airways have declined to allow linefit installation on the 787 of in-flight connectivity kits produced or configured by Airbus, leading the Airbus/SITA joint venture OnAir to broaden its partnerships
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Boeing projects need for one million pilots and maintenance personnel in next 20 years
Boeing has forecast that the commercial aviation industry will require 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel over the next 20 years given the...
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INTERIORS: OnAir seeks new ties for Qatar 787 deal
Boeing and Qatar Airways may be reluctant to allow linefit installation on the 787 of in-flight connectivity kits produced by Airbus, ATI and Flightglobal...
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INTERIORS: Metzeler aims to step up aerospace presence
Aircraft flooring system supplier Metzeler (booth 840) is at the forefront of its new parent company Cooper Standard Automotive's ambitions to grow its aerospace...
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INTERIORS: digEcor on the verge of unveiling new L7 customers
Portable in-flight entertainment manufacturer digEcor is poised to announce potential new agreements with up to six customers for its latest L7 and L10 portable...
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INTERIORS: Virgin has good Karma with new handset
Virgin Atlantic Airways is launching Panasonic Avionics' Karma touch-screen handset, which enables passengers to send emails, order food and access entertainment...
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NewsIll-fated UPS crew offered Doha alternate after fire alarm
Pilots of the UPS Boeing 747-400 which crashed in Dubai earlier this month had been offered the chance to land at Doha after receiving a fire warning on...
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ROUTES 2010: A new hub generation
Australian carrier Virgin Blue's strategic alliance with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad provides a further sign of how the hub and spoke system continues to evolve
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Mexican scramble begins
Aeromexico, Volaris, Interjet and VivaAerobus strive to fill the large void left by Mexicana Several Mexican carriers have started to pursue expansion...
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Mitsubishi targets MRJ production to start this month
Production of parts for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) could start this month, as Mitsubishi Aircraft enters the production drawing phase for the new...
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NewsINTERIORS: Android is the future for IFEC
Google's highly-popular Android mobile operating system will form the basis of the next generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platforms...
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INTERIORS: Brighter days ahead come with new challenges
While the industry consensus points firmly toward brighter days ahead, the coming upturn will not be without its challenges. Emerging markets, re-engined...
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INTERIORS: digEcor in talks with a half dozen for L7 and L10 portables
Portable in-flight entertainment manufacturer digEcor could announce new agreements with up to six customers for its latest L7 and L10 portable devices.
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Boeing raises Oceania fleet forecast significantly
As the Asia-Pacific market continues to grow to become the world's largest, Boeing is forecasting that the Oceania sub-region will require 37% more aircraft than the airframer previously predicted.
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NewsFAA investigates Allegiant Air close call
An Allegiant Air Boeing MD-82 carrying a college football team to a game in Missouri struck runway end lights and appears to have overran the runway before...
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INTERIORS: Rockwell Collins unveils two customers for next generation of dPAVES
China Eastern is the first customer to sign up for the second-generation Rockwell Collins drop down dPAVES in-flight entertainment system offered on Boeing's...