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Ethiopian inquiry underlines investigators' independence
Ethiopian accident investigators have stressed that they are acting independently in the probe into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737 Max on 10 March.
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ANALYSIS: Seating manufacturers focus on customisation
Two or three years ago, with production of airliner programmes ramping up fast and demand for cabin refits soaring, airframers and their airline customers had one obsession when it came to seats: ensuring the supply chain was a robust enough to provide choice and competitive pricing, and prevent the sort ...
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ANALYSIS: IFEC evolves as passengers demand immersive experiences
In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) providers are adding ever more layers to their portfolios as they attempt to stay ahead of evolving demands for increased bandwidth, greater coverage, deeper personalisation and more immersive experiences.
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Ethiopian crash pilots 'repeatedly' attempted recovery
Preliminary findings from the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crash inquiry reveal that the crew was unable to control the aircraft despite repeatedly performing required recovery procedures.
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PICTURES: Tests end for new model of world's biggest helicopter
Russian Helicopters has completed preliminary flight tests of the new Mil Mi-26T2V helicopter, pending its handover to the Russian defence ministry for joint evaluation.
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Qantas Freight to upsize to 747-8Fs
Qantas Freight will replace the two Boeing 747-400 Freighters it wet-leases from Atlas Air with larger 747-8Fs that will still be operated by the US carrier.
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Macau A320 accident highlights bounced landing dangers
Beijing Capital Airlines has beefed up training related to bounced landings following a serious incident involving one of its Airbus A320s landing at Macau last year.
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Report that crashed 737 crew shut off MCAS raises new questions
A report that pilots of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max followed procedures that Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration said would address a software issue has raised new questions about circumstances that preceded the deadly crash.
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US Air Force practices Lockheed Martin F-35A hot crew swap
US Air Force pilots and maintainers at Hill AFB in Utah completed the first operational hot crew swap exercise with the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.
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Osaka-bound Jetstar 787 lost thrust in both engines
Japanese investigators are proving a loss of thrust in both engines on a Jetstar Boeing 787-8 during its approach to Osaka’s Kansai airport.
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NewsPiper launches 'value-priced' training aircraft
Piper has launched a pair of "value-priced" entry-level trainers, which are designed to plug a gap in the market from the growing training school sector for aircraft with "optimal acquisition and operating costs and economics".
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AIX: SKYDeals reinvents in flight shopping
Inflight Shoppertainment really has taken off since SKYDeals demonstrated the concept at AIX 18. The idea of making shopping entertaining and fun for passengers has been adopted by Air France, SKYDeals’ chief executive officer Julien Sivan reports.
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NewsAIX: Geven and Velantis to offer a new market service
A new way to finance the acquisition of new passenger seats has been launched by Geven and Velantis Seat Financing Solutions. The pair will offer seat leasing services to airlines, operators and aircraft lessors.
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NewsAIX: LED light technology to purify water on airliners
Improving water quality on board aircraft and managing its storage in order to avoid excessive weight is the mission of Canadian specialist International Water Guard.
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NewsAIX: Air Esurfing and Honeywell sign a new deal for China
Honeywell has signed up Air Esurfing Information Technology (ARE) as the exclusive distributor in China of its next-generation JetWave satellite communications hardware.
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AIX: AMAC returns with major projects due for delivery
AIX might not seem the natural home for a company that specialises in highly-bespoke completions and supplemental type certificate projects on VIP jets, but Switzerland’s AMAC Aerospace is back at the show after making its debut here last year.
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AIX: Goudsmit to grow business in aerospace
Magnet-maker Goudsmit UK is taking advantage of the electrification of aircraft to build its presence in the aerospace industry. The Belfast-based company designs, manufactures and supplies permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies, which it says are lower in weight than their predecessors.
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NewsAIX: New brand Burrana debuts with a product launch in 2019
The first product solely branded as Burrana is on its way. The company, which emerged as a new name in the IFE sector after digEcor acquired Collins Aerospace’s commercial IFE business, is ready to build on its renowned legacy products and deliver a “truly innovative” seatback IFE solution before the ...
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AIX: Sikisui switching attention to economy class
After years of focusing on the highly specialist, low volume premium cabin market, plastic surrounds specialist Sekisui SPI is switching its focus to economy class.
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NewsAIX: AeroLiFi wants to send wi-fi through light
Transmission of data, content and Internet through ceiling lights might be possible through light waves