All articles by Mark Pilling – Page 3
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Analysis
Legacy of 9/11: Drive for economy reshapes aviation
The crisis after 2001 spelled the beginning of the end for super-large widebodies, and ushered in hyper-efficient twins
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Analysis
Promoting the healthy cabin in the post-Covid era
The pandemic has prompted carriers to think differently about on-board hygiene and service, and, as aviation picks up again, the perception of air travellers about the safety of their journey remains paramount.
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Airline Business
Corporate customers help airlines on journey to affordable sustainable fuel
Amid a profound shift towards sustainability in the wider economy, airlines are getting a helping hand from an unlikely source to help them pay for pricey sustainable aviation fuel
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In depth
Environmental need drives aviation’s great engine race
For aviation to achieve zero or near-zero carbon emissions over the coming decades, an entirely new suite of propulsion technologies is critical. The big engine makers say they are more than up to the challenge.
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News
How medevac specialists rose to the Covid challenge
The air ambulance role has taken on new significance for two European business aviation operators during the pandemic, prompting them to bring in new people, skills and equipment to meet their customer needs
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In depth
How business aviation is powering switch to sustainable fuels
The business aviation sector is embracing alternative aviation fuels as it seeks to meet rising customer demand and play its part in reducing the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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In depth
How air travel crisis will impact MRO business
As the MRO sector looks ahead to the recovery in demand and revenue that should come with rising traffic levels, it is still waiting to see just how deep the impact of the crisis will be
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In depth
How sustainable fuel will help power aviation’s green revolution
The pace of sustainable aviation fuel’s development is speeding up as airlines, producers and regulators see it as a critical tool enabling aviation to make progress with cutting its carbon emissions.
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News
Sanad boosts engine business with new GE deals
With deals announced at the recent Dubai Airshow, Sanad Aerotech is on track to expand its engine overhaul output from the 125 expected in 2019 to 175-200 units by 2021, says Mansoor Janahi, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi-based MRO specialist.
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News
Kenya signs with Joramco for 787 C-checks
Kenya Airways is outsourcing heavy C-checks on its fleet of Boeing 787 twinjets to Amman-based MRO provider Joramco.
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News
Honeywell and Lufthansa Technik collaborate on big data
Honeywell and Lufthansa Technik announced a collaboration at the show yesterday that they promise will bring a new level of predictive maintenance expertise to airlines.
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News
On board Zetavia’s Il-76TD at the Dubai Airshow
Nestling amongst the gleaming new jets, turbprops and helicopters here on the flightline at the Dubai Airshow is a Zetavia Ilyushin Il-76TD. This 1970s Soviet era, four-engined airlifter still plays a crucial role around the globe carrying cargo into far-flung locations.
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News
PARIS: CFM confirms Leap maintenance network will be open
CFM International president Jean-Paul Ebanga has reconfirmed at the Paris air show that the manufacturer's maintenance network for its new Leap engine will be open, allowing customers and third-party MRO providers to compete freely on servicing the type.
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News
PARIS: CFM prepares for first Leap deliveries to Comac
CFM International president Jean-Paul Ebanga has confirmed that the manufacturer will in the next few weeks deliver the first two engines to China's Comac for the C919 flight-test programme.
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News
IATA: Walsh calls for investigation into MRO practices
IAG chief Willie Walsh, speaking in a panel discussion yesterday at the AGM, called on airlines, in partnership with IATA, to put the microscope on restrictive practices in the maintenance world.
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News
IATA: Lufthansa ploughs on with premium strategy
Lufthansa will not be diverted from its mission to regain its reputation as a premium quality carrier with a raft of product innovations, distribution system changes and the aim to be the “number one” in hub and point-point systems in Europe, says its chief executive Carsten Spohr.
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News
ROUTES: Carriers see little change in course yet from fuel fall
Senior network planning executives from a range of North and South American low-cost carriers repeated statements from their leaders that lower fuel prices will not cause them to accelerate their capacity and growth plans, at least for the time being.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: MTU Maintenance Zhuhai geared for expansion
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai – the engine overhaul joint venture between one of China's big-three airlines China Southern and German powerplant specialist MTU – is seeking to expand across its current narrowbody engine portfolio and has an eye on maintaining new types like CFM International's Leap and Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000.
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News
AIRSHOW CHINA: China Express evaluates CSeries
Fast-growing regional carrier China Express Airlines has confirmed its strong interest in adding the Bombardier CSeries to its fleet after giving the Canadian manufacturer’s CRJ900 programme a major boost in the run up to the Zhuhai Air Show with an order for 24 of the type.
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News
FARNBOROUGH: A380 shines in cost battle – Amedeo
Amedeo chief executive Mark Lapidus says its campaign to put “the record straight” about the Airbus A380’s cost advantage is gathering pace, almost exactly a year after the lessor revealed an intention to acquire 20 of the superjumbos.