Systems & interiors – Page 199
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United-Continental to offer in-flight connectivity fleet-wide
Star Alliance member United-Continental intends to offer in-flight Internet connectivity across its entire mainline fleet, and the carrier has tapped Panasonic...
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NewsComposite repairs raise US government monitor’s concerns
US Federal Aviation Administration regulators are taking action to address four safety-related concerns linked to the repair and maintenance of largely composite aircraft such as the Boeing 787, after the issues were highlighted by a US government monitor.
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NewsATR offering new Armonia cabin for -500 turboprops
ATR is offering its Armonia cabin interior as a line-fit option for new customers of its -500 series turboprops - a cabin originally developed for the new -600 variant.
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NewsFrankfurt night ban could cost Lufthansa Cargo €50m
The night flight ban currently in force at Frankfurt airport could leave Lufthansa Cargo facing around €50 million in additional costs each year. Dr...
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JetBlue examines expanding legroom offering on E-190s from Boston
JetBlue Airways is considering expanding the number of seats in its "Even More Space" offering on its Embraer E-190s operating from Boston beginning in 2012....
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NewsEnders: Airframers need radical overhaul to evolve
Airbus chief Tom Enders has stressed that commercial aircraft manufacturing needs to consider a radical overhaul in order to take greater risks and develop new products swiftly.
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Iberia orders Sogerma Solstys seats for A330/A340 fleet
Spanish flag-carrier Iberia is to equip its fleet of Airbus A330/A340 widebodies with EADS Sogerma Solstys business class seats.
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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