All articles by David Kaminski-Morrow – Page 430
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NewsEtihad to fit sharklet wing-tips to A320s
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is to equip some of its Airbus A320s on order with the new 'sharklet' wing-tip being developed by the airframer.
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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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Boeing unlikely to offer Max wing-tip retrofit
While Airbus is looking to offer its A320 sharklet wing-tip as a retrofit, Boeing does not intend to do the same with the "dual feather" tip for the 737...
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Airbus converges on A320 sharklet retrofit
Airbus is closer to defining a formal modification programme to retrofit its 'sharklet' wing-tips on baseline A320s, but is still prioritising the forward-fit...
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NewsAirbus targets 30 A350 sales this year
Airbus is aiming to sell another 30 A350s this year, across the family, and is unconcerned by the order book plateau for the -800 and -1000 variants. Chief...
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A320neo will keep potential competitors in check: Airbus
Airbus believes re-engining the A320 will keep potential competitors in check by maintaining a cutting edge while allowing the airframer to pour saved development capital into differentiating technology instead.
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Reduced-weight A380 to debut in 2013
Airbus is to make a new variant of the A380 available next year, with a reduced 490t maximum take-off weight. There are currently six weight variants...
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NewsDoubts emerge over A320 rate rise
Reservations over the wisdom of increasing the Airbus A320 production rate have started to emerge at the airframer, although it still intends to raise the...
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NewsAirbus reveals latest A350 developments
Airbus has revealed that its first cabin-fitted A350-900 development aircraft will be configured with 252 seats in two classes. Five development aircraft...
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NewsAirbus admits no quick-fix for A380 wing-rib crack issue
Airbus is expecting up to 120 A380s to be delivered before the permanent fix for the wing-rib bracket cracking problem on the type is fully in place. The...
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NewsTerrain-warning system on crashed Superjet was working: United Aircraft
Analysis of initial audio data from the crashed Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Indonesia shows that the terrain-warning system was active and providing information...
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Finnair outsources 12 Embraer 190s to Flybe venture
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to transfer 12 Embraer 190s to UK regional operator Flybe, outsourcing further its short-haul operations as part of a broad effort...
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NewsProfitable Ryanair expects more European airline failures
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is expecting more European airlines to collapse in 2012 as a result of rising fuel prices and the broader economic situation. The...
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NewsAir Berlin vents fury over Brandenburg postponement
Germany's Air Berlin has given its strongest hint yet that it might pursue compensation over the delayed opening to Berlin Brandenburg airport.
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NewsA340 zoom-climb inquiry backs shock tactics
French investigators are advising that simulator training should incorporate shock effects after a pilot's startled reflex reaction to an overspeed alarm sent an Air France Airbus A340-300 into a rapid climb, unnoticed by the crew.
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NewsFirst A380s with line-fit wing-fix to be delivered in 2014
Airbus is expecting one-off charges to implement a retrofit solution to the A380 wing-rib cracking problem to reach €260 million ($330 million) over 2012.
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Catastrophe hits Sukhoi's Asian tour
Superjet 100 impacted high terrain in Indonesia 20min into demonstration flight killing 45 crew and passengers on board
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NewsSuperjet reported missing during Indonesia demo flight
Reports from Russia indicate that a Sukhoi Superjet 100 is missing in Indonesia.
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NewsAir Berlin blasts sudden delay to Brandenburg airport
German carrier Air Berlin has sharply criticised the timing of the disclosure that Berlin Brandenburg airport will not open on time. The new hub's...