All Systems & Interiors news – Page 176
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IATA: JAL undergoes 'internal surgery' as part of reforms
After several years of "external surgery" that finally resulted in profits this year, Japan Airlines will concentrate on "internal surgery" as part of its...
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IATA: Lion's Batik Air to up the competition in Southeast Asia
Indonesia's airline market is set to get even more competitive in 2013 when Lion Air's new premium carrier begins operations. Batik Air will launch...
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NewsNTSB: Mechanical and pilot errors cited in American overrun
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that a combination of mechanical defects and the captain's failure to monitor the speed brakes...
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Air Baltic launches new seatbuddy concept
Latvian carrier Air Baltic has become the launch airline of Satisfly’s new intelligent assigned seating product SeatBuddy.
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NewsRussian PAK-DA bomber in doubt, says minister
Moscow's PAK-DA long-range bomber intended to replace the Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95 could be at risk ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Mercator reports a surge in cargo e-commerce
This year is supposed to be a key year for the IATA e-freight programme - the project to remove all paper documents for air cargo - as airlines move towards the target of having all air waybills electronic by the end of 2014. Full e-freight with all paper documents eliminated ...
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NewsFlybe launches new type of operations quality assurance
UK regional carrier Flybe has launched a new type of operational safety assurance system, in collaboration with the country's air navigation service provider...
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NewsCombat Edge anti-g ensemble might be causing Raptor’s oxygen woes
The Combat Edge upper pressure-garment worn by US Air Force pilots flying the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor might be the cause of the fifth-generation fighter's...
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NewsDana Air suspends flights as MD-83 crash investigation begins
Dana Air suspended flights today and reportedly closed an office in Abuja as Nigerian officials begin to investigate the cause of a McDonnell Douglas MD-83...
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747-8 improvements bring performance 'very close' to brochure: Boeing
Boeing is confident that improvements it is implementing on the 747-8 will recover performance to beyond customer guarantees and bring it "very close" to...
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Boeing 747-8I makes smooth debut with Lufthansa
The Boeing 747-8I had a flawless introduction with Lufthansa on 1 June between Frankfurt and Washington DC, which also marked the debut of the airline's...
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NewsVIDEO: Boeing to firm 747-8I MoUs and secure incremental sales soon
Boeing is confident it will convert the 30 commitments it has for the 747-8I passenger variant into firm orders, and also expects to secure near-term incremental...
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NewsLufthansa operates first 747-8I revenue flight
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental launch customer Lufthansa operated the first commercial flight with the new aircraft today from Frankfurt to Washington DC...
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NewsAirbus converges on A320 sharklet retrofit
Pressure on wing-tip manufacturer as Airbus closes on plans to offer fuel-saving tip on both new-build and older A320s
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Jet Aviation restructures Basel operation
Jet Aviation has reorganised its facility in Basel, Switzerland, into two independently managed organisations covering completions and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO).
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NewsAirline industry drives command training up priorities list
Fast-growing Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has commissioned a UK flight-training organisation to provide command training for its pilots. At the same time,...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Rating the prospects of the 747-8 Freighter
The 747-8 Freighter has entered service, but is it a new paradigm for cargo or merely a white elephant?
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NewsKingfisher eyes return to full operations in 12 months
India's Kingfisher Airlines plans to continue operations with a limited fleet while carrying on with its aircraft reconfiguration programme.
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NewsPICTURE: Malaysia takes delivery of its first A380
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 which it will use on the London Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur route from 2 July. The A380 will...
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