All Safety News – Page 811
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Long-term plan to tackle CRJ cold weather flap failures pursued
A long-term action plan aimed at significantly improving Bombardier CRJ100/200 flap system performance is on the agenda for an upcoming meeting between the manufacturer, regulators and operators.
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Pictures: Heathrow's new control tower to open this Saturday
Heathrow airport's new control tower will go fully operational on Saturday 21 April, according to UK air traffic services provider NATS.
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Delta tree-planting scheme aims to offset carbon emissions
Delta Air Lines unveiled a plan that it says will help offset carbon emissions associated with air travel.
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News2006 was the safest year ever for air travel, IATA report confirms
IATA confirms 2006 showed the lowest accident rate ever for world airlines
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Pictures: Spirit AeroSystems rolls out first nose section for Boeing 787
Spirit AeroSystems has rolled out the first nose Section 41 for the Boeing 787 and has begun assembly of the sixth production unit at its Wichita, Kansas site.
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Emirates 777 takeoff incident under investigation in New Zealand
An Emirates Boeing 777 nearly collided with a truck and other equipment at the end of Auckland International Airport’s main runway on takeoff last month because the pilots were unaware that a section of the runway was being repaired.
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Brazil special: Little big jet
The last - but by no means least - member of Embraer's E-Jet family, the E-175, is carving out a niche in the regional jet market after a tough start
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FAA proposes special 787 fire test
Boeing may have to prove new twinjet's wing and fuel tank structure capable of withstanding fuel-fed blaze
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Ryanair sets out long-haul plans
No-frills trendsetter to launch low-cost airline to USA with premium cabin to attract high-yield business travellers
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Still dead tired: US safety agencies
What needs to happen to persuade the US safety agencies to take the issue of fatigue seriously instead of just talking about it?
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Ryanair rushed descents take a dive
Action by Irish low-cost carrier following safety breaches brings dramatic reduction in risk of unstabilised approaches
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Controller fatigue in the spotlight
Probe into last August's Comair CRJ100 accident at Lexington questions work schedules and rest management