All Safety News – Page 780
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Five-Tupolev deal underscores Russia-Iran link
Iran AirTour looks set to be the first operator to fly the A2 version of the Perm PS-90 turbofan, with a firm order through Ilyushin Finance for five Tupolev...
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NewsCAL 737-800 that caught fire had punctured fuel tank
Investigators in Japan find that the China Airlines Boeing 737-800 destroyed by fire on 20 August had a bolt on the right wing slat that pierced the fuel tank
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General aviation in brief
INDIAN APPEAL India's civil aviation authority the DGCA has issued a notice to the Gujarat government, a state in the west of the country, for allegedly...
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China and Taiwan: who can fly and when
Direct flights between China and Taiwan have been banned since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, when the Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan, which...
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Fuel leak focus of investigation into China Airlines Boeing 737 fire
Investigators in Japan are trying to determine if there was fuel leak that caused the fire that destroyed a Taiwanese China...
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Europe aims for composite fuselage leap
Industry is waiting for the European Commission to approve matching funding for a proposed 60-month project with a potential for 60 partners. The project's...
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General aviation in brief
TRAINING BOND UK-based helicopter services company Bond has embarked on a multi-million dollar training initiative designed to swell the ranks of pilots...
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Seawind 300C amphibian crashes, killing test pilot
Canadian investigators are examining the cause of crash on 16 August of an Advanced Aero Seawind 300°C amphibian prototype....
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Stronger foam too late for Space Shuttle
The mechanical strength of thermal protection system (TPS) insulation foam has been substantially enhanced by adding nano-sized Kevlar fibres, tests have...
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The next step: airline alliances look towards antitrust immunity
The challenges ahead for alliances are regulatory rather than geographical as they seek wide antitrust immunity for their transatlantic networks
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FLIGHT TEST: ACSS SafeRoute cockpit system
Flight International evaluates SafeRoute, the ADS-B-based system developer ACSS and launch customer UPS believe can enhance both operations and safety
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Low-cost alliances: never say never
Low-cost carriers are starting to warm to the idea of codeshares just as their technology providers are making it easier for them to link with others For...
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US airlines second-quarter results: One step forward
US airlines have turned in an admirable set of second-quarter results but there is trouble ahead. The question is, which will give way first - fuel costs...
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American, Avianca and Aires to add capacity in Colombia-US market
American Airlines and Avianca are driving a major Colombia-US market capacity boost just as a new Colombian airline plans to join the competition.
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Ecuadorian carriers challenge LanEcuador's nationality
Ecuadorian airlines have launched a campaign against LanEcuador challenging the carrier's nationality. In separate proceedings...
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Japan agrees liberal bilateral with Korea
A highly liberal air services agreement has been negotiated between Japan and South Korea that is being dubbed by some as Japan's first Open Skies accord. Japan...