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Archive for 2009/01/23


Hudson A320: Partial engine power aided textbook ditching

Sources close to the on-going investigation of US Airways Flight 1549 say that the Airbus A320’s number 1 (left) engine continued to run at approximately 35% fan speed (N1) during the three-minute window between striking birds at 3,200ft and ditching in the Hudson River on 15 January.

New United-Aer Lingus pact a test for deeper ties

United’s latest deal for Irish carrier Aer Lingus to operate co-branded flights from Washington Dulles to Madrid beginning in 2010 is serving as a test to…

Flight time limitation: pilots cheer, airlines howl

There have been simultaneous expressions of jubilation from pilot associations and of horror from airline management on the publication of new recommendations to the European Aviation Safety Agency on modifying its existing flight time limitation (FTL) regulations.
The Association of European Airlines says that, if implemented fully, the recommended changes would require the airlines […]

Airbus issues safety notice as ANZ A320 crash probe continues

Airbus has issued a reminder to operators of its aircraft to be especially careful to protect aerodynamic data sensors during maintenance and painting work,…

India’s Kingfisher set to unveil new int’l routes

India’s Kingfisher Airlines expects to roll out several new international services over the next three months. The carrier’s spokesman tells ATI that…