AVOID sensor concept proven to detect and estimate concentrations of volcanic ash in the atmosphere During the experiment the test team successfully: Generated an artificial ash cloud over the bay of Biscay by releasing a tonne of volcanic ash using an Airbus A400M aircraft. Measured the ash concentration with a small aircraft flying through the […]

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(AFP) Embattled Italian airline Alitalia may push back the deadline for subscription to a capital increase to buy time for negotiations with its major shareholder Air France-KLM, a source said Wednesday. The company’s board, meeting later Wednesday, is expected to push back the deadline originally set for Thursday by up to 10 days “to have […]

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Lufthansa Technik have won the right to retro-fit all in-service A380s with Panasonic's advanced Global Communications Services. The joint agreement allows in-service A380s to be equipped and certified with Panasonic's broadband connectivity and mobile phone services. It is the first time that Airbus has allowed this type of communications hardware […]

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(Euronews) Alitalia is making a last ditch effort to cut costs and raise money to stave off bankruptcy. The board of the Italian airline is reportedly looking at a rescue plan that includes up to 2,000 layoffs and pay cuts. It meets on Wednesday to approve that new business plan. It is hoping to persuade […]

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S.A.T., the holding company of the Berlin-based German carrier Germania, has taken delivery of its first out of two A321s on order. Both aircraft are equipped with Airbus' wing tip fuel saving devices, called Sharklets. The airline has already been operating eight A319 successfully since 2011. The new Germania A321 will operate exclusively for Alltours, […]

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Dassault Aviation will present an expanded lineup of Falcon business jets at this year's Dubai Air Show, demonstrating the improving outlook for business executive jet sales in the Middle East. Two Falcon models, the 7X and 900LX trijets will be on display. The Middle East is also expected to be a major market for the […]

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Milestone delivery testifies rapid development of China’s airline business Boeing and Xiamen Airlines today celebrated the 100th airplane to join China’s only all-Boeing carrier. Formed in 1984 as China’s first joint venture between CAAC and a municipal government, Xiamen Airlines started services in 1985 with two Boeing 737-200s serving three cities. The carrier has grown […]

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Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), will have a strong presence at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the Middle East’s leading aerospace event, held at Dubai World Central November 17-21. Bell Helicopter will feature a number of commercial and military aircraft on static display, showcasing their outstanding capabilities to meet the unique mission requirements […]

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Airbus Military will exhibit the A400M new generation airlifter, A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, and C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft at the Dubai Airshow, to be held at Dubai World Central, 17-21 November. The show is the first time that the A400M will be displayed in the Gulf, reflecting the company's strong belief in […]

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