News from FlightGlobal – Page 804
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ATSB looks into Jetstar 787 engine shut-down incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating an engine shut down incident involving a Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 on 7 August.
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Xiamen Airlines makes CNY800m loan guarantee for subsidiary
Xiamen Airlines has entered into an agreement with ICBC, to provide CNY800 million ($120.5 million) in loan guarantees for Hebei Airlines’ borrowings.
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Probe details same-day EasyJet flap-retraction slips
Investigators have attributed to unconscious action two incidents, on the same day, in which EasyJet pilots activated flap retraction after take-off instead of raising the landing-gear.
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ATSB probes two aircraft preparation incidents
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating two aircraft preparation incidents that occurred in the first week of August.
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Air Berlin to 'rigorously' pursue restructuring amid volatility
Air Berlin is determined to press on with restructuring in what it terms a "challenging and volatile" market environment.
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Oman Air to open first Iraqi route
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air is to open services to Iraq with a link to the city of Najaf.
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Emirates switches to all-A380 service at Manchester
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is switching its Manchester route to an all-Airbus A380 service next year.
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Southwest begins international growth from Fort Lauderdale
Southwest Airlines has launched its first international service from Fort Lauderdale, ahead of the planned opening of a new concourse that will allow it to grow its overseas network from the South Florida airport.
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Peach A320 low-altitude event traced to premature descent
Japanese investigators have found that a Peach Aviation Airbus A320 descended to just 240ft above water after deviating prematurely from its assigned approach altitude.
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UK probes stabiliser jam on EasyJet A320
Investigators are looking into an incident involving a jammed horizontal stabiliser which occurred during an EasyJet Airbus A320 service to London Gatwick.
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ASL 737 substantially damaged in Bergamo accident
Italian authorities have opened an inquiry into the Boeing 737-400 overrun at Bergamo Orio al Serio which seriously damaged the aircraft.
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ASL 737 freighter involved in Bergamo overrun accident
Northern Italy's Bergamo airport is subject to disruption after a runway excursion accident involving a Boeing 737-400 freighter.
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Emirates still recovering from post-crash Dubai disruption
Emirates is still recovering its schedule following severe disruption at Dubai caused by the accident involving one of the carrier’s Boeing 777s.
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Allegiant’s A320 order a potential negative: Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service considers Allegiant Air’s order for 12 new Airbus A320s a credit negative, but maintains its Ba3 rating and stable outlook for the carrier.
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Emirates crash: Communications point to possible go-around
Preliminary analysis of air traffic control transmissions indicate that the Emirates Boeing 777 involved in an accident at Dubai might have been attempting a missed approach at the time.
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Emirates: No fatalities in Dubai 777 accident
Emirates has confirmed that there were no fatalities from the Boeing 777 accident at Dubai, having revised the count of the jet’s occupants.
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Passengers safe after Emirates 777 accident: government
Dubai’s government is claiming that all passengers on an Emirates aircraft involved in an accident at Dubai have been safely evacuated.
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Emirates aircraft on fire after incident at Dubai
Emirates is confirming an “incident” involving one of its aircraft at Dubai, with initial indications that the jet is on fire.
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NewsAllegiant places order for 12 new A320s
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus current engine option A320s, in its first purchase of new aircraft.