News from FlightGlobal – Page 1072
-
News
European proceedures cope with new ash cloud
When news emerged that the Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland had begun erupting at 19:00 GMT on 21 May, the aviation industry could have been forgiven for fearing...
-
News
Bombardier sees post-2015 entry for stretched Q400
Bombardier has given its strongest indication yet that it intends to offer a stretch of its 70-seat Q400 turboprop, but the entry date would be beyond 2015.
-
News
Icelandair to transfer purchase rights on three 787s to Norwegian
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian has signed a letter of intent with Icelandair Group affiliate company IG Invest for the right to acquire three Boeing...
-
News
Capacity caution
A scan of recent news begs the question if the air cargo industry has forgotten that capacity discipline was a key reason why cargo profits soared in 2010....
-
News
Qatar Airways confirms strategic tie-up plan with Cargolux deal
Gulf carrier sees acquisition of 35% stake in Luxembourg-based freight airline as a 'strong move' for both parties Qatar Airways has made good its...
-
NewsANA to get first 787 in August or September
Boeing aims to deliver the first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways (ANA) in August or September, following a test aircraft's maiden flight in Japan in...
-
NewsStevens Crash: NTSB faults FAA medical, equipage rules
The US National Transportation Safety Board wants safety regulators to revise medical guidance for certifying pilots after a stroke, and to issue new rules...
-
News
Embraer's five-abreast study further validates CSeries size: Scott
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Gary Scott says he is not surprised that Embraer is eyeing possible development of a five-abreast aircraft and believes...
-
NewsSIA to form long-haul low-cost subsidiary
Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to establish a no-frills low-fare subsidiary that will serve medium and long-haul routes using widebodies.
-
News
ASH CLOUD: German airports to start reopening
Flights have been permitted to resume to Bremen airport in Germany, and Hamburg and Berlin-Tegel are scheduled to reopen later on 25 May.
-
News
Boeing rules out 757-sized replacement for new narrowbody
Boeing has ruled out developing a significantly larger 200 seat 757-sized aircraft to replace today's Next Generation 737s, and will instead focus its product...
-
News
Peruvian charter operator orders four MA60s
Peruvian charter operator CDS Regional Express has ordered four Xian Aircraft (XAC) MA60s.
-
NewsASH CLOUD: BA conducts ash research flight
British Airways conducted a research flight on 24 May to allow it to refine procedures aimed at keeping its fleet flying during the ongoing ash event. The...
-
NewsAmerican takes 737-800 with new Boeing Sky Interior
American Airlines today took delivery of its first 737-800 featuring the new Boeing Sky Interior design, as part of a broader $5.5 billion investment in...
-
News
ASH CLOUD: dust predicted to move south
The UK's Meteorological office has predicted that volcanic ash will clear northern areas of the country by early 25 May, although it offered no guarantee...
-
News
ASH CLOUD: Parts of Scandinavia will be impacted next: Eurocontrol
Parts of Denmark, southern Norway and southwest Sweden could be impacted by high density ash on 25 May, according to Eurocontrol.
-
News
ASH CLOUD: IATA calls for Europe-wide agreement on risk assessment
IATA is calling for a formal, Europe-wide agreement to allow airlines to carry out their own safety risk assessments in the event of future volcanic ash...
-
News
Altitude Aircraft Interiors takes compeltions to a second level
New Zealand's Altitude Aerospace Interiors is planning to open a second production line in Auckland...
-
News
Bombardier confident Republic will stick with CSeries order
Bombardier is confident that Republic Airways Holdings will remain a customer of its Pratt & Whitney PW1524G geared turbofan-powered CSeries, despite a decision...
-
NewsPICTURES: Korean's first A380 takes deliveries almost to 50
Korean Air has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the sixth carrier to operate the double-deck aircraft. The Seoul-based operator...