News from FlightGlobal – Page 1101
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NewsCockpit alarm change to prevent repeat of Helios crash
Operators of older-variant Boeing 737s will be required to fit new cockpit-warning systems within three years, a measure to prevent the recurrence of the Helios Airways pressurisation crash near Athens six years ago.
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ANZ seeks to fly damaged Q300 for repairs
Air New Zealand (ANZ) is seeking permission from authorities to fly a damaged Bombardier Q300 with its landing gear locked in place so the aircraft can be...
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ThaiTiger launch likely delayed to Q3
The low-cost joint venture airline between Thai Airways International and Tiger Airways is likely to begin operations only in this year's third quarter at...
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Teal Group warns of more new aircraft programme delays
Programme delays for new commercial aircraft will continue to be the industry norm, says industry analyst Richard Aboulafia.
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Austrian, BMI, Swiss to join Star transatlantic joint venture
Lufthansa subsidiaries Austrian Airlines, British Midland International (BMI) and Swiss International Air Lines are to join the immunised transatlantic joint...
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NewsEl Al to expand 737 fleet with -900ERs
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to acquire four new Boeing 737-900ERs for fleet modernisation, and is placing options on another pair. The airline states...
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SIA defends A380 dispatch reliability
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has defended the reliability of the Airbus A380, despite recent incidents involving two of the airline's superjumbos.
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NewsANA details fleet growth plan for new low-cost carrier
A new Japanese low-cost carrier that will be partly owned by All Nippon Airways (ANA) plans to operate five narrowbody aircraft in its first year, before...
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TAM expands deal to fit OnAir connectivity to Airbus narrowbodies
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Burned wiring found in SIA A380 smoke incident
Singapore looks into electrical wiring burn. Airbus A380 crew smelt smoke in the aircraft's lavatory
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Bombardier floats in-flight Wi-Fi on regional jets
Delta in talks with Bombardier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on regional jets
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FAA mandates 737 pressurisation alerting
The US FAA has finalised a rule that requires operators of 741 older generation US-registered Boeing 737s to install new warning systems within three years.
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Aerosur plans to add one 767-200 and one 737-300 in 2011
Bolivia's Aerosur plans to acquire an additional Boeing 767-200 and 737-300 this year as the carrier continues its widebody fleet expansion and narrowbody...
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Aircell closes on $35m in financing
In-flight connectivity provider Aircell has secured an additional $35 million in financing from existing investors and the company's management team.
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Gol banking on lower MRO costs driving higher profitability
Brazil's Gol expects to reduce its maintenance costs as it starts to work with Delta TechOps in certifying its MRO facility with the US FAA. Gol has...
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NewsPICTURES: First Aeroflot Superjet takes to the air
Sukhoi has conducted the maiden flight of Aeroflot’s first Sukhoi Superjet 100 in the Russian flag-carrier’s colours.
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Vueling to decide on aircraft order this year
Spanish budget carrier Vueling, which has an all-leased fleet of Airbus A320s, will this year take a decision on whether to place its first aircraft order.
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Lufthansa Technik, Panasonic venture branded Idair
German maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik and Panasonic Avionics have branded their planned cabin equipment joint venture as Idair. Lufthansa Technik...
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ANZ to offer mobile phone capability on new A320s
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has fitted two new Airbus A320 aircraft with mobile phone and data capability, and could possibly roll out the technology to its remaining...