All Safety News – Page 319
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News‘Crew competency’ not a factor in Asiana crash: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) hearing into the causes of the crash of Asiana flight 214 last year continues to focus on misunderstanding of the aircraft’s systems, with one board member saying “crew competency” was not an issue.
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NewsNTSB cites autothrottle system, crew failures in Asiana 214 crash
Over-reliance on automated systems and a misunderstanding of complex flight systems contributed to the crash of Asiana flight 214 on 6 July 2013, says the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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NovoAir acquires another ERJ-145
Bangladeshi regional carrier NovoAir has purchased an Embraer ERJ-145 in a transaction arranged by Airstream.
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NewsThomas Cook to lease A330 from AirTanker
Thomas Cook Airlines has entered into an agreement to lease the first Airbus A330-200 which will form part of AirTanker’s “surge” fleet of Voyager tanker/transports for the UK Ministry of Defence.
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Virgin Atlantic identifies first routes for 787-9
Virgin Atlantic is to deploy its first Boeing 787-9 on the Boston route from London Heathrow, operating the service six times per week from 28 October.
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NewsFAA urged to tighten standards for lithium batteries in aircraft
The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch has urged the US Federal Aviation Administration to improve the certification standards for lithium-metal batteries designed for use in aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What to expect at this year's Farnborough
Farnborough air show boss Shaun Ormrod admits that hosting a major air show is harder than it used to be. A generation ago – with the industry concentrated in North America and western Europe and focused on a small number of events – the biennial UK gathering was a must-attend. ...
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Nok Air to launch free onboard wi-fi in August
Thai budget carrier Nok Air will offer complementary wi-fi connectivity onboard selected domestic flights from August in partnership with satellite operator Thaicom and Global Eagle Entertainment.
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NewsAustralian contracted survey vessel joins in MH370 search
Australian contracted survey vessel Fugro Equator has joined in the search for Malaysia Airlines’ missing Boeing 777.
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PNG Dash 8 airspeed warning triggered crash sequence
Investigators have determined that the pilots of a crashed Airlines PNG de Havilland Dash 8-100 had been reacting to an airspeed warning when they inadvertently pulled the throttles below the flight-idle setting.
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MAS retires last 737-400
Malaysia Airlines has retired its last Boeing 737-400, ending a 22 year run for the variant in the airline’s fleet.
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NewsChina Eastern to acquire 80 737s
China Eastern Airlines is to acquire 80 Boeing 737s, a mix of -800 and the re-engined Max variants.
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Air India issues tender for APU MRO services
Air India has issued a tender seeking MRO services for the auxillary power units (APUs) used on its 15 Boeing 777s.
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NewsPIA confirms no operational aircraft affected by Karachi raid
Pakistan International Airlines has confirmed that none of its operational fleet suffered any damage during the 9 June terrorist raid at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.
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Interjet mandates Natixis for Superjet 100 financing
Mexican low-cost Interjet has mandated Natixis to arrange financing on a second batch of Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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NewsEmirates cancels 70 A350s after A380 deal
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is cancelling its order for 70 A350s, comprising 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s.
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NewsDutch surveyors to map seabed for MH370 search
Australian investigators are recruiting a Dutch-based surveying specialist to assist with the preparations for a new search for Malaysia Airlines' missing Boeing 777.
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NewsPIA assessing possible aircraft damage in Karachi airport raid
Pakistan International Airlines is assessing whether any of its aircraft were damaged during a Pakistani Taliban raid at Karachi’s airport during the early morning of 9 June.
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NewsVirgin Australia ATR operated 13 sectors with damaged tail
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is continuing its investigation into an incident where a full inspection of a Virgin Australia ATR 72-600 may have failed to discover structural damage to the aircraft’s tailplane.
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NewsSouthwest 737 wingtip strikes JetBlue A320 at Boston Logan
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 collided with a JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 at Boston Logan airport today while it was pushing back from its gate.