All articles by Tom Risen – Page 5
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Allegiant is first customer for Airbus data service
Allegiant Air, the first user of Airbus Skywise Health Monitoring, now has access to numerous data sources in a single dashboard that alerts staff to issues with Airbus A320s and suggests solutions.
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Safran Nacelles contracts with Azul and Avianca
Safran Nacelles will provide engine nacelle related MRO services and replacement parts to Azul Air and Avianca Holdings following long-term contracts signed with those companies.
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Delta chief eyes industry impact from 737 Max grounding
Delta Air Lines chief executive Ed Bastian says the investigation into the certification process and what brought down two Boeing 737 Max aircraft will “open a lot of questions” that could have broad implications for the airline industry.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta TechOps aims for billion-dollar MRO revenue
Concrete walls separating a control room at a Delta Air Lines test-cell facility in Atlanta, Georgia, are 0.6m (2ft) thick, yet operators can still hear the roar of a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine while they inspect it from all angles with five video cameras.
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US Senate scrutinises FAA on Boeing 737 Max oversight
Top aviation regulators during a US Senate committee hearing defended their scrutiny of pilot training, aircraft certification and restriction against making safety features optional purchases while lawmakers vowed to pass legislation to sharpen safety oversight following two fatal crashes of Boeing-built 737 Max aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Bombardier innovates with CRJ900 cabin
As the industry gathers at AIX 2019, we examine how the upgrade by Bombardier and supplier Safran Cabin of the CRJ900 interior not only keeps pace with passenger expectations, but makes best use of all available space
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PICTURES: UPS makes first revenue drone delivery
UPS has begun daily revenue cargo deliveries by unmanned aircraft, flying medical samples on drones built by California-based Matternet for WakeMed’s flagship hospital in North Carolina.
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DOT launches committee to review FAA aircraft certification
The US Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for independent special committee to review the aircraft certification process of Boeing-built aircraft including the 737 Max series following two fatal crashes of those aircraft within five months.
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PICTURE: Alaska kicks off commercial flights from Paine Field
Passengers on an Embraer E175 aircraft operating as Alaska Airlines on 5 March became the first commercial flight out of the new terminal at Paine Field airport in Washington after the government shutdown delayed the debut flight.
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PICTURE: Four injured in CommutAir ERJ-145 runway excursion
Three CommutAir passengers and a pilot were injured on 5 March when an ERJ145 aircraft veered off the runway onto the grass while landing at Northern Maine Regional Airport.
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PICTURES: Alaska unveils new Airbus cabins
Alaska Airlines will begin making upgrades to its cabins and adding new premium seats this year starting with its Airbus aircraft with the goal of converting 36% of its fleet by “early 2020.”
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Air Canada raises financial goals through 2021
Air Canada has set higher financial expectations through 2021 as its international network expands, targeting a 19-22% annual modified profit margin through the period and an annual return on invested capital of 16% to 20%.
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FAA grants Southwest approval for Hawaii flights
Southwest Airlines now has permission from the FAA to fly passengers to Hawaii after the government shutdown delayed regulatory approval.
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Air Canada and Air New Zealand to pursue joint venture
Air Canada in its mission to become a more international carrier is adding new, long-distance routes starting in December with Brazil, New Zealand and Peru to cater to business travelers and winter vacationers with its new Boeing 787 aircraft built for long-haul flights.
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PICTURES: Delta opens engine test cell in Atlanta
A newly opened jet engine test cell facility at Delta’s Technical Operations Center in Atlanta is part of the company’s aim of growing its MRO business revenue by $1 billion each year for the next five years.
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PICTURES: WestJet operates first 787 revenue flight
WestJet's first flight of paying customers on one of the airline’s new-del Boeing 787-9 “Dreamliner” aircraft on 20 February is a prelude to international flights the Calgary-based airline plans to begin in April.
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