All Safety News – Page 643
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News
Open to persuasion: how researchers aim to quieten tomorrow's aircraft engines
Is it too early to write off open rotor engines as too noisy when they could offer cleaner power than the next generation of turbofans? Researchers are investigating with the help of new acoustic tools
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Opinion
Comment: It's official: the law hinders aviation safety advance
When aviation accidents happen because regulations and accepted practices have been deliberately ignored, the law has its place. But not when unintended mistakes are made
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FedEx MD-11F that crashed at Tokyo Narita identified
The FedEx Boeing MD-11 freighter that crashed on landing this morning at Tokyo's Narita Airport has been identified, as its charred wreckage is still blocking...
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NewsVIDEO: FedEx MD-11 crashes at Narita
Japanese television has posted a video of a FedEx MD-11 crashing and burning after having landing troubles at the Narita International Airport Monday morning.
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FAA bill could jeopardize EU-US bilateral aviation cooperation
The European Union (EU) has warned the White House that it risks jeopardizing bilateral cooperation on aviation safety and transatlantic alliances, as well...
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NewsSkyCatcher future in doubt after second flight test crash
A Cessna spokesman confirms the future of the Model 162 light sport aircraft programme is under review after a second flight test aircraft crashed on Thursday.
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ICAO reveals 25% dip in air accident fatalities in 2008
United Nations agency the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has detailed its preliminary safety and security figures for 2008, revealing a...
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Cabin interior design: Weighty matters
Cabin design is not just about looks - the mass of materials used for equipment such as seating is crucial in the constant quest by airlines for lighter aircraft
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Focus: Airbus racks up 200 orders for the A380
Airbus reached an important milestone for its A380 programme in February when the addition of Korean Air's deal for two more aircraft brought total firm orders for the giant to 200 aircraft.
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Mexico's Interjet plans alternative fuels trial in early 2010
Mexican low-cost carrier Interjet has become the latest airline to sign up for an alternative fuels trial.
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Post-accident prosecution detrimental to flight safety: study
A new doctoral study into criminal prosecutions of pilots or air traffic controllers following aircraft accidents and incidents has concluded that while...
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ATSG eyes May launch for new MRO business
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is preparing to launch a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) venture at the DHL-owned airpark in Wilmington, Ohio,...
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BAA airports competition ruling: Reaction
Today's announcement by UK competition regulators that it will force...
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Study finds criminal prosecution following accidents damages flight safety
A new doctoral study of the criminal prosecution of pilots or air traffic controllers following aircraft accidents and incidents has concluded that they...
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NewsUS airline may fit airbags in all aircraft seats
An unidentified US airline is considering fitting its entire fleet with seatbelt-mounted airbags as the countdown begins to implementation of a long-awaited...
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BAA skeptical as UK regulator orders it to sell three airports
UK airports operator BAA is considering its response after the country's competition regulator formally ordered it to sell both London Gatwick and London...
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FAA to block public access to raw bird strike data
FAA tomorrow will issue a "proposed order" to block the public from gaining access to voluntarily reported wildlife strike reports, including bird...
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CRJ conversion specialist signs maintenance agreement with eJet
Bombardier CRJ VIP conversion specialist Project Phoenix has signed a preferred supplier and partnership agreement...