All Systems & interiors articles – Page 199
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Flybe sees text and ash-warning benefits from weather satcom
UK regional operator Flybe is planning to offer in-flight mobile communication as a fringe benefit from a satcom installation intended to provide live weather...
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ANA completes 787's maiden service
All Nippon Airways' (ANA) first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has completed its maiden revenue service from Tokyo's Narita Airport, arriving at Hong Kong's Chep...
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NewsANA makes maiden 787 flight
All Nippon Airways' (ANA) first Boeing 787 has taken off from Tokyo's Narita airport on its inaugural flight. The special charter service departed...
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NewsAir Pacific yet to pick engines as A330s replace 787 order
Fijian operator Air Pacific has yet to select an engine type for its new Airbus A330-200s, for which it opted after dumping its Boeing 787 order earlier...
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NewsPanasonic taps MRO firm SR Technics to install Internet system
MRO company SR Technics said it has become a turnkey solution provider for the installation of Panasonic Avionics' new Ku-band satellite-supported global...
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NewsBoeing delivers 300th 777-300ER to Biman Bangladesh
Boeing has reached a milestone delivery in its 777-300ER programme, delivering the 300th aircraft to first-time customer Biman Bangaldesh on 21 October. The...
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BA chooses Thales to supply A380 full flight simulator
British Airways has ordered an Airbus A380 full flight simulator from Thales. The airline said its senior training captains have carried out "a rigorous...
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NewsChina, Russia make inroads with narrowbodies
Manufacturers behind China and Russia's emerging narrow-bodies are progressing full steam ahead with development of their aircraft programmes, although it remains to be seen whether they will be viable competitors against a new breed of re-engined narrow-bodies from Boeing and Airbus.
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NewsKAI, Eurocopter propose naval variant of Surion
Korea Aerospace Industries and Eurocopter have proposed a Korea Naval Helicopter based on the co-developed Surion ...
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Fighting fraud
During the past decade, the internet has become a critical channel where airlines can streamline booking, reinforce brands and create a positive customer experience. Unfortunately criminals have been just as fast to develop schemes to target these websites.
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NewsEngine technology: partners to prosper from others’ kit
The partnering of engine makers Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce gives the venture an expanded palette of power options for new narrow-body aircraft in the 2020 timeframe and beyond.
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NewsPICTURE: Malaysia Airlines's first A380 completes maiden flight
Malaysia Airlines's first Airbus A380 has carried out its maiden flight at the airframer's headquarters in Toulouse.
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China focus underpins China Airlines entry into SkyTeam
China Airlines' formal accession into alliance gives global grouping a foothold on China-Taiwan flights
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NewsATR offering new Armonia cabin for -500 turboprops
ATR is now offering its Armonia cabin interior as a linefit option for new customers of its Series 500 turboprops.
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NewsFAA: LightSquared quandary stalling early NextGen implementation
John Hickey, the US Federal Aviation Administration's deputy associate administrator for aviation safety, says the uncertainty on implementation details...
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NewsSouthwest ponders retrofitting its fleet with Boeing’s Sky Interior
Southwest Airlines is studying retrofitting a portion of its fleet with elements of Boeing's Sky Interior featured on its new 737-700s. Carrier chief...
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The Arab spring effects leisure carriers' bottom line
Turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa has significantly impacted leisure carriers such as Thomas Cook and TUI and caused them to shift planes and capacity away from destinations such as Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
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NewsTurboprop industry growth switches on and off
As the price of fuel continues to steadily climb, many carriers are looking to turboprops for value
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NewsMRO companies need to form partnership networks
As competition with the OEMs becomes tougher, independent maintenance companies need to build new alliances to keep a foothold in the future MRO market.
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Opinion
Comment: Daydream Believers
The Boeing 787 should have been in service for more than three years, but after a series of frustrating delays it is only just making its debut.