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Dec 09, 2014
Display electronics were the culprit in the April 19 airborne smoke emergency on a Flydubai Boeing 737-800 (A6-FEK) at 15,000 ft. that was descending into Kiev.
Dec 09, 2014
Slowdown phase allows the airline to focus on fine-tuning its operation before the next stage of expansion begins.
Dec 05, 2014
Aviation Week's John Croft and Sean Broderick discuss the NTSB's 787 battery recommendations with Jim Asker. Learn how Boeing fail-safed the battery and listen as we discuss how the aircraft was certified and still experienced serious problems.
Dec 04, 2014
Short-term older aircraft disposals take priority as Qantas completes Boeing 737 fleet expansion and ponders long-haul replacement plans, pending a return t0 profitability.
Dec 04, 2014
Aiming to reduce flight times and fuel burn on domestic routes in Australia, Qantas is working with air traffic authorities to use more flexible flight paths across the continent.
Dec 03, 2014
Fleet-wide interior upgrades planned by Qantas to keep its Boeing and Airbus models competitive
Dec 01, 2014
Dubbed “remote tower,” a sensor array allows air traffic services at the regional airfield to be provided by controllers located in the city of Adelaide, nearly 1500km away.
Dec 01, 2014
Proposed changes in NTSB accident investigation procedures concern industry stakeholders