All Safety News – Page 559
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News
France launches criminal trial over Concorde crash
The criminal trial of five people charged with responsibility for the 25 July 2000 crash of an Air France Aerospatiale/British Aerospace Concorde near Paris...
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NewsSIA returns to the black with S$404m Q3 profit
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has returned to the black in its fiscal third quarter with a net profit of S$404 million ($286 million). This is an upturn...
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A330 freighter undergoes cold-weather tests in Canada
Airbus undertook cold-weather testing of its A330-200 Freighter in northern Canada in January, ahead of hot-weather trials in the Asia-Pacific region. The...
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Working Week: Steve Wood's patient approach to rescue role
Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance pilot Steve Wood explains why being rescued after a motorbike accident prompted his interest in aviation ...
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Opinion
Comment: The 976 people recently killed by pilot disorientation accidents
The world has been standing by, watching an accident trend develop. So far it has caused 976 deaths since 2000. How many more are needed before a preventive strategy is applied?
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SINGAPORE 2010: Crane and UPS ink deal for parts distribution
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has signed an agreement with UPS for the distribution of parts in different countries. "The inventories will be available...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Boeing doubtful on 787-3 prospects
A final decision has yet to be made on the future of the short-range Boeing 787-3, but Boeing's chief marketeer is bearish on the aircraft's future. "Let's...
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FAA fines American Eagle for mismanagement of baggage calculations
Officials from the US FAA have proposed a $2.5 million penalty against US regional American Eagle Airlines for operating flights without ensuring the weight...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Airbus might launch A330-300 P2F conversion this year
Airbus might launch an A330-300 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion programme this year, in order to meet customer demand lining up with timelines for...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Goodrich to supply brake system for MRJ
Japan's Sumitomo Precision Products has chosen Goodrich to supply the integrated brake system for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft. The work,...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Rockwell Collins conclude deals with Asian carriers
Rockwell Collins has concluded agreements to provide avionics for the aircraft of Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific and China's Hainan Airlines. Its...
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Boeing holds 737 production rates steady as deferrals fall
Boeing has seen a declining number of aircraft deferrals, providing a positive guidepost for riding out the recession and maintaining 737 production at current...
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Freight of return: goods traffic on the rise
New data shows an encouraging uptick for goods traffic - and spells optimism for 2010
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Pilot disorientation accidents have become a phenomenon
If investigators determine that pilots' loss of spatial awareness caused the crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 crash in the sea off Beirut on...
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World Cup fare cartel inquiry engulfs South African carriers
South Africa's competition authority has opened an investigation into possible collusion over fare pricing involving several of the country's main airlines. It...
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BAHRAIN AIR SHOW: Academy leads training push
Bahrain is stepping up efforts to become a centre of pilot, cabin crew and engineering training for the Middle East.
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ALPA safety chief: Basic flying skills eroding
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) top safety official has echoed recent statements by FAA administrator Randy Babbitt that airline pilots may...
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NewsPICTURES: A330 freighter undergoes cold-weather tests
Airbus has undertaken cold-weather testing of its A330-200 freighter in northern Canada, and is being prepared for hot-weather trials in the Asia-Pacific...
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NewsBoeing studies re-engined 737, but is in no rush to launch
Airframer is 'waiting for right time' to make launch decision and sceptical about claimed benefits of all-new CSeries