Latin America – Page 119
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LATAM adds capacity on key routes
LAN Colombia will increase the frequency of flights between Bogota and Santiago from 25 October to 12 weekly.
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Delta seeks to place Gol's code on regional flights
Delta Air Lines has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to place Brazilian carrier Gol's code on flights operated by its regional partners.
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NewsNew engines to transform Brazilian Lynx helicopters
AgustaWestland has won a contract worth more than $160 million to conduct a mid-life upgrade to eight Lynx 21A ship-based helicopters operated by the Brazilian navy.
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NewsMH370 mars otherwise improved safety performance for first half of 2014
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 casts a shadow over an a set of excellent global airline safety figures for the first half of 2014 that would otherwise bust previous records by a big margin. The irony is that MH370 cannot yet be declared an "accident". The official line ...
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Avianca and Turkish ink codeshare deal
Star Alliance carriers Avianca and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.
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Aeropostal appoints new president
Venezuela has appointed Eduardo Legaspi Zuazua as president of state-owned carrier Aeropostal.
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Challenger 350 wins FAA certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has just awarded full certification to Bombardier's Challenger 350 business jet, the latest development in its 300 series aircraft. Transport Canada certification had already been granted on June 12, 2014.
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NewsPICTURES: Azul receives first A330
Brazil's Azul has received its first Airbus A330-200, which landed at Belo Horizonte Confins International airport today.
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Embraer prepares to unveil E2 cabin concept
Embraer will reveal a cabin mock-up of the first of its new E-Jet E2 family at Farnborough, as it presses ahead with development of its trio of re-engined regional jets.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IATA's new environment chief looks to priorities
Michael Gill is hoping his 15 years of aviation law experience will stand him in good stead for the complex negotiations lying ahead as ICAO member states attempt to agree on a global market-based measure (MBM) to address emissions growth in the airline industry.
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NewsFAA urged to tighten standards for lithium batteries in aircraft
The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch has urged the US Federal Aviation Administration to improve the certification standards for lithium-metal batteries designed for use in aircraft.
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EAD issued on Honeywell business jet engine
An engine fitted to a range of different business jets is the subject of an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) both sides of the Atlantic because of the risk of low pressure turbine blade failure.
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NewsAmerican cuts Venezuela schedule as trapped cash mounts
American Airlines will cut its schedule to Venezuela significantly in July, as the amount of cash it has trapped in the country continues to mount.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Real-time data monitoring embedded in latest FFS from CAE
Real-time data monitoring and analysis will be coming soon to full-flight simulators (FFS), and both the pilots being trained and the simulator operator will feel the benefits.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Simulator manufacturers fight for advantage in crowded market
While small, the rapid growth of the civil flight simulator market is necessitating development of ever more complex and detailed interfaces
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NewsEtihad to stream live FIFA World Cup matches
Etihad will stream all 64 games live from the FIFA World Cup in Brazil on its long haul aircraft throughout the month-long tournament.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Crew training follows the evidence
Evidence-based training is redefining the nature of flightcrew instruction, focusing on direct analysis and direction in the areas a pilot needs to improve on, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
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NewsBoeing receives order for 777-300ER BBJ
Boeing Business Jets has received an order from an undisclosed customer for a 777-300ER aircraft configured for VIP use.
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NewsAirbus discloses multiple C295 orders
Airbus Defence & Space has disclosed its receipt of orders for a combined 20 C295 medium transports from multiple customers so far this year, and confirmed the delivery of a first example to a new Latin American operator.
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NewsTransatlantic effort progresses Orion crew vehicle
The development of a key component in any future manned mission to deep space has taken a leap forward with European Space Agency approval of the design for the service module it will supply for NASA’s Orion crew capsule.