News from FlightGlobal – Page 925
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MROAM: Spirit signs four-year deal for thrust reverser overhaul
Spirit Airlines has signed a four-year airframe related components (ARC) contract for 28 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A319, A320 and A321s, and...
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IN FOCUS: Lion incident places spotlight on Indonesian air safety again
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crash on 13 April is the third major aviation incident to happen in Indonesia within the span of a year.
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Sabena Technics wins Aruba support deal
Caribbean start-up operator Aruba Airlines has contracted Sabena Technics' Miami-based subsidiary Barfield to provide component support for its Airbus A320s. The...
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NewsPorter CSeries order may open Toronto Billy Bishop to jets
Porter Airlines' order for up to 30 Bombardier CS100 aircraft, which is worth up to $2.29 billion, is welcome news for Bombardier.
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NewsEASA details wing-rib fix timelines for A380 fleet
Europe's safety authority has formally issued initial proposals detailing modification work required on Airbus A380 wing-rib feet, intended to resolve a...
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NewsCrashed Lion Air 737-800 flight data recorder retrieved
Indonesian investigators have removed the flight data recorder from the Lion Air Boeing 737-800 that crashed into the sea while attempting to land at Ngurah...
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INTERIORS: EIS opens wiring production site in India
German cable specialist EIS Electronics has opened a facility in India to cut production costs and gain a foothold in the nation's aerospace market.
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NewsPICTURE: First British Airways 787 breaks cover
One of British Airways' first Boeing 787-8s has emerged, part-painted, from the US airframer's facilities, as the carrier prepares to expand its 787 order. The...
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NewsAmerican splits Airbus order equally between A319 and A321
American Airlines will split its order for 130 Airbus A320 family aircraft equally between the A319 and A321, says engine supplier International Aero Engines...
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Qatar Airways to be Oneworld member by end-2013
Qatar Airways will be a Oneworld member by the end of this year, and aims to integrate its systems with the alliance's carriers by October. The Doha-based...
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NewsQatar to seek compensation from Boeing for 787 grounding
Qatar Airways plans to seek compensation from Boeing over the grounding of its 787s, even as the airline remains "optimistic" that the twinjet will be cleared...
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Air Dolomiti adds new Russian services
Air Dolomiti is to launch new services to Moscow Domodedovo from Milan Bergamo and Verona. From 26 April, the Lufthansa-owned Italian regional carrier...
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Wizz Air continues eastern expansion with Baku
Wizz Air will launch flights from Budapest to Baku in Azerbaijan on 17 June, continuing its expansion outside of Europe. The Hungarian low-cost carrier...
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INTERIORS: Recaro unveils new longhaul seat
Long-haul seats are Recaro's main focus at this year's show.
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NewsINTERIORS: Airbus pitches extra-wide seat for 'growing' A320 passengers
Airbus is to offer airlines the option of an extra-wide 20in (51cm) seat on its A320 family aircraft which it believes will allow carriers to generate additional ancillary revenue.
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INTERIORS: Ocleen TV offers free IFE equipment to airlines
Swiss media company Ocleen TV wants to entice airlines to introduce inflight entertainment systems at no cost, via advertising-based programming.
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Korean Air completes stake purchase in Czech Airlines
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of a 44% stake in Czech Airlines, becoming the carrier's second largest shareholder. This acquisition will...
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INTERIORS: Condor selects MacCarthy retrofit lavatories
UK interior refurbishment specialist MacCarthy is targeting Boeing 767 and 757 customers with the latest generation of its retrofit lavatory.
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INTERIORS: EAM Worldwide bids for a share of escape slide market
EAM Worldwide is hoping to take on the incumbents in the market for escape slides with its first product in the segment.
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American targets mid-size cities in LAX expansion
American Airlines plans to add new nonstop flights to five cities around the USA from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) from 27 August. The Fort...