News from FlightGlobal – Page 1191
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NewsLibyan to offer OnAir in-flight connectivity services on new A330s
Libyan Airlines has contracted OnAir to install Inmarsat SwiftBroadband-supported in-flight mobile connectivity and Wi-Fi Internet services aboard its fleet...
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NewsAir France considers Paris-London A380 service
Air France is considering deploying Airbus A380 aircraft on the short route between Paris and London Heathrow. The airline has three of the type, which...
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Royal Brunei inks deal with SIA to lease six 777s
Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has confirmed that it will lease six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from Singapore Airlines to replace its 767-300ERs.
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Australia investigates AirAsia X A330 low altitude approach
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating two incidents last week in which an AirAsia X aircraft flew too low while approaching Gold...
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This Week Briefings
FAULTY ALTIMETER CAUSED TURKISH 737 THRUST CUT SCHIPHOL CRASH Dutch investigators have concluded an incorrect reading of the radio altimeter led a...
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Airbus softens target date for re-engined A320
Airbus has tempered its previously-declared July timeline for a decision on re-engining the A320 family, opting for a more tentative attitude on the future...
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NewsVirgin could lose immunity from price-fixing penalties
Virgin Atlantic could face losing its immunity from penalties for alleged price-fixing activity after the UK Office of Fair Trading was forced to withdraw...
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BA cabin crew union announces fresh wave of strikes
British Airways cabin crew are to hold a further 20 days of strike action following their rejection of the company's latest offer in a ballot last week,...
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Wind Jet ponders Avanti II relocation
Italian airline Wind Jet is seeking to establish a second base within the country for one of...
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Airbus raises A380 order forecast
Airbus is raising its expectations on A380 orders this year to 20 aircraft.
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NewsAirbus aims for 20-plus A380 deliveries in 2010
Airbus is aiming to deliver at least 20 A380 aircraft this year, the airframer believing that it is making good progress on smoothing the production process. Speaking...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
RYANAIR The budget carrier will not have to compensate passengers delayed by a September 2007 technical fault in Lubeck, after a German court...
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Continental and United lose in Haneda slot contest
Continental and United Airlines have failed in their quest to get access to Tokyo Haneda airport.
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NewsAeroMobile achieves milestone with eXPhone test over Ku-band link
AeroMobile has confirmed the first cellular operation of eXPhone over Panasonic Avionics' Ku-band link, representing a key engineering development milestone...
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NewsPICTURES: A350 systems testing gathers pace on flightdeck and cabin engineering mock-ups
Airbus is undertaking intensive testing of A350 XWB systems across its various plants as part of the ongoing development effort to ensure a high level of...
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Indonesia's IAe developing new 19-seat aircraft
Indonesian Aerospace has kicked off a three-year programme to develop a new 19-seat turboprop aircraft aimed at small domestic charter operators demanding...
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Continental/United news
Consolidation fever took another step in the US market after Continental Airlines and United Airlines announced plans for their merger on 3 May.
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Controversy over bags fees sparks bookings boost for Spirit
Spirit Airlines remains unapologetic about its decision to charge passengers a $45 fee for carry-on bags saying that the controversy, generated by the announcement...
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Boeing adds 20 777s to order backlog
Boeing added 20 new orders for the 777 this week, but also lost signed orders for another four 777s.
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Continental/United tie-up would create new world order
Industry watchers expect more North American airline consolidation moves in the wake of Continental Airlines' success in yanking United Airlines out of the...