All Safety News – Page 346
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Asiana says tail strike started fire aboard doomed 777-200ER
Asiana Airlines says the tail strike suffered by the Boeing 777-200ER aircraft that crashed at San Francisco International Airport on 6 July started a fire aboard the aircraft. "We...
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NewsAsiana confirms Flight 214 manifest, pledges to cooperate with investigation
Asiana Airlines has confirmed the manifest for Flight 214 that crashed on the San Francisco Airport runway on 6 July included 291 passengers and 16 cabin...
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NewsAsiana 777-200ER crashes at San Francisco airport
An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER crashed at San Francisco airport on 6 July, but early reports indicate all passengers and crew survived. The crash occurred...
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NewsLondon Mayor Boris Johnson opens Emirates' Aviation Experience
Emirates has officially opened its Aviation Experience attraction in Greenwich, London in a bid to "put something back" into the city.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: What new EU state aid rules mean for airports and airlines
After years of consultations, the European Commission has finally released new guidelines to tighten up the rules covering how state aid is distributed to...
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Korean Air 777-300ER diverts to Russia on engine trouble
A Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was forced to make a diversion to Anadyr, Russia on 2 July due to an engine problem. The aircraft, registered...
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Yemenia A310 stalled as pilots lost track of altitude
Pilots of a Yemenia Airbus A310-300 stalled the aircraft during a low-altitude recovery after failing to monitor its descent during a circling approach to...
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EasyJet founder lays out objection to A320 deal
EasyJet's founder, Stelios Haji-Iaonnou, is formally to oppose the low-cost carrier's fleet renewal plan, although he does not expect his protest will prevent...
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NewsNepal Airlines confirms order for two A320s
Nepal Airlines has confirmed an order for two sharklet-equipped Airbus A320s. The confirmation comes after the Nepali flag carrier signed a memorandum...
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Norwegian to take first 787
Norwegian took delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 in Seattle today. The aircraft (registration EI-LNA) is leased from International Lease Finance (ILFC)...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New CSeries delay raises pressure on slow sales
To gauge the impact of Bombardier's decision on 26 June to wait up to another full month to fly the first CSeries test aircraft, it's useful to remember...
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NewsBA relaxes rules on phone usage after landing
British Airways is to permit passengers to switch on mobile phones and other handheld electronic devices after landing. The airline says it "has now...
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NewsATSB calls for certification standards review post QF32 accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has called on airworthiness authorities to review the findings of its final report on the QF32 accident and...
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NewsCSeries first flight delayed to late July for software upgrades
Bombardier has delayed the CSeries first flight up to four more weeks to install another round of software upgrades. The update comes after Bombardier...
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NewsFAA releases NextGen implementation report
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its NextGen air traffic control (ATC) modernisation plan, meant to take effect gradually through...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Supplier partnerships key to airline profit growth
Slowdown in the BRICs and low GDP growth again means performance improvement must come from structural change
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Windtunnel testing aims to refine Russian Ecojet
Russian researchers have been examining critical airflow paths over the proposed Frigate Ecojet, a proposed widebody aircraft with a flat three-aisle elliptical...
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US proposes granting three carriers new routes and frequencies to Sao Paulo
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed granting three US carriers rights to launch new flights and maintain existing service between Sao...
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NewsPARIS: MTU plans active surge control for next GTF generation
Among this year's exhibits of German engine specialist MTU is a test rig for active control systems for high-pressure compressors (HPCs) in gas turbine engines.
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NewsPARIS: Panel sees rising interest in alternative aviation fuels
Interest in alternative aviation fuels has grown since the last Paris air show as a result of increased support from airlines, formal certification and a better financing environment, said panelists at a forum on alternative fuel developments on 17 June at the Alternative Fuels Pavillion.