All Europe articles – Page 514
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MRJ eyes Farnborough flying display appearance
Mitsubishi Aircraft plans to bring its MRJ regional jet to the Farnborough air show, where it may appear in the flying display.
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SMBC Aviation sells eight jets to Genesis
SMBC Aviation Capital has sold an eight-narrowbody aircraft portfolio to Genesis Aircraft Services.
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OpinionOPINION: On biometric data, air travel must heed Facebook lessons
There is no doubt that biometric tokens have the potential to fundamentally change the travel experience for passengers – for the better, in many cases.
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NewsOJets acquires Elit'Avia and plots expansion
Singapore charter start-up OJets has snapped-up Slovenian business aircraft management company and operating partner Elit’Avia, as it seeks to broaden its service offering and global reach.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Safety regulators face balancing act to manage new technology
National aviation authorities (NAAs) today risk being swamped by the rate of technological advance, according to their leaders. At the same time many risk being starved of resources because aviation safety appears to have improved so much that governments are wondering if oversight could be done more cheaply.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Duncan Beckman, base safety pilot and senior first officer, EasyJet
Duncan Beckman is a base safety pilot and senior first officer with UK airline EasyJet – a role that sees him take on fresh challenges each day
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Biometrics to become commonplace in passenger journey
There are perennial efforts that are universal for any modern airline: strip out inefficiencies; make processes safer and more secure; streamline and digitise to offer a better experience. Rinse, repeat. However, moves are currently under way to adopt biometric technologies and identity management tools that will not only tick these ...
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Jet Aviation plans to complete Hawker Pacific acquisition in May
Jet Aviation hopes to complete its $250 million acquisition of fellow business aviation services provider Hawker Pacific in May, and says it is eyeing further expansion through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, as part of a strategy to provide global coverage for its customers.
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PICTURE: Primera receives first A321neo
European leisure carrier Primera Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo.
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Haitec signs MRO pact with local partner in Bahrain
Bahrain-based private aviation support firm Mena Aerospace has partnered German maintenance specialist Haitec to provide MRO services for single-aisle aircraft in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
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PICTURE: BA puts first A320neo into service
British Airways has put its first Airbus A320neo into service with a flight to the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
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Norwegian ups transatlantic 737 capacity this winter
Norwegian will increase seat capacity on its transatlantic Boeing 737 Max routes this winter, even as it consolidates service on a few key routes.
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EASA details criteria for Trent checks on ETOPS 787s
Europe's safety regulator has detailed a new inspection regime for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 powerplants as part of the effort to address intermediate pressure compressor blade durability.
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Diehl and LHT deepen ties to serve aftermarket
Lufthansa Technik and Diehl Aviation intend to intensify their co-operation and jointly provide cabin equipment and modifications, particularly for the retrofit market.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IAG interest reflects Norwegian's disruptive influence
It remains to be seen whether Norwegian will ultimately join IAG, but the European airline group's minority investment further illustrates the impact the Scandinavian carrier has had on the industry.
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A380's advantages over twinjets still 'enormous': Emirates' Clark
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark still sees advantages in operating the Airbus A380 over newer-generation long-haul twinjets like the A350 and Boeing 787.
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Avianca believes Lufthansa is receptive to venture proposal
Colombia's Avianca is proposing to negotiate a joint business venture with Star Alliance partner Lufthansa similar to the arrangement under discussion with United Airlines.
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Expanded Trent 1000 inspections set to disrupt 787 operations
Rolls-Royce is warning of further disruption to Boeing 787 operators after disclosing that it will be conducting expanded inspections of certain Trent 1000 engines.
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IAG floats possible Norwegian takeover
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is considering a possible takeover of Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian, after taking a preliminary minority share in the airline.
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SAS to acquire additional A330 to replace A340
Scandinavian carrier SAS is to acquire another Airbus A330-300E for its long-haul fleet.