All Safety News – Page 922
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Fuelling worries
Was 2004 as good as it’s going to get for many of the world’s airlines? The Airline Business Top 50 shows who flew high and who hit turbulence
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Smaller companies need state aid too – Edelstenne
France’s smaller aerospace businesses should be given the same access to state-funded development support in the form of repayable loans as enjoyed by Airbus, says Dassault Aviation chief executive Charles Edelstenne.
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Training blamed for MK 747 crash
Inadequate crew preparation and fatigue identified by investigators seeking reason for incorrect throttle setting
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Focus on head trauma saves lives and cuts serious injuries
UK CAA estimates fully compliant 16g passenger seats reduce fatalities by 40%
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NewsSecond A380 takes to the air
The second Airbus A380 embarked on its maiden flight this morning, joining the first A380 in the ultra large aircraft’s flight test campaign which kicked off in April.
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Virgin Blue's owner formally rejects takeover bid
Virgin Blue’s majority owner, Patrick Corporation, has formally rejected a takeover offer from rival transportation conglomerate Toll Holdings that would lead to its stake in the Australian carrier being sharply reduced.
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NewsEmirates pushes Boeing on 787-10X
Emirates is stepping up pressure on Boeing to firm up plans to build a larger, 300-seat derivative of the 787 to replace the 777-200ER.
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NewsA380 to visit Asia-Pacific and Middle East
Airbus is finalising plans to take its A380 on a visit to the bases of early customers Emirates, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines (SIA).
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Air Canada denies renewed pilot dispute will hurt 777/787 plans
Air Canada is denying that a breakdown in mediated talks to resolve Air Canada’s pilot seniority dispute will affect the carrier’s already troubled purchase of Boeing 777s and 787s.