Indonesia raised the price floor on over 1,000 domestic routes on 29 March, and signalled that it will review the floor regularly to ensure the country’s airlines remain viable. The adjustment has increased the minimum fare that permitted from 30% of the maximum set by the transport ministry for each of the routes to 35%. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/indonesia-raises-price-floor-on-domestic-tickets-2/
Sunday 31 March 2019
Indonesia raises price floor on domestic tickets
Indonesia raises price floor on domestic tickets
Indonesia raised the price floor on over 1,000 domestic routes on 29 March, and signalled that it will review the floor regularly to ensure the country’s airlines remain viable. The adjustment has increased the minimum fare that permitted from 30% of the maximum set by the transport ministry for each of the routes to 35%. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/indonesia-raises-price-floor-on-domestic-tickets/
Crisis Averted at Jet Airways till April 15
Mumbai/Delhi: A major crisis at Jet Airways was averted Sunday after its pilots body National Aviator’s Guild (NAG) deferred its call for strike till April 15. This decision was taken at an open house meeting of NAG members that took place both in Mumbai and Delhi Sunday afternoon. The NAG represents around 1,100 pilots of […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/uncertain/
Major S7 shareholder Fileva killed in German air crash
One of Russian carrier S7 Airlines’ key shareholders, Nataliya Fileva, has been killed in a light aircraft accident in Germany. Fileva is the wife of Vladislav Filev, the former chief executive of S7 Airlines. S7 states that she had been an occupant in a single-engined Epic LT private aircraft involved in an accident during landing […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/major-s7-shareholder-fileva-killed-in-german-air-crash/
Fearing Loss in Amethi, Rahul chooses a safe Wayanad: Amit Shah
When asked whether Rahul Gandhi was scared to contest from Amethi, the traditional seat of the Gandhi family, Maneka Gandhi, aunt of Rahul Gandhi and BJP leader, said, "It’s up to him where he wants to contest from, how will I know whether he got scared or not?“
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/both-wayanad-and-amethi/
Saturday 30 March 2019
Differences Escalate between Lalu’s Sons
Lalu’s son Tej Pratap Yadav has already quit as RJD student wing president Mahagathbandhan declares allocation of seats as RJD-Congress seal deal, 32 candidates declared Bihar Election News. All is not well with the Mahagathbandhan. In-fighting is going on. The differences between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s sons Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/lalus-elder-son-tej-pratap-yadav-to-field-his-candidate-against-brother-tejashwis-in-jehanabad/
Uddhav Thackeray asks opposition, “Who is your leader?”
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, who was present on the stage in a rally organized before the nomination of BJP national president Amit Shah, aimed at the opposition. Uddhav Thackeray said on this occasion that many parties were happy to see the rift between the BJP and the Shiv Sena that the two parties of […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/uddhav/
Unhappy Jet Pilots May go for Legal Recourse, Strike likely
Pilots of Jet Airways, who are all set to stop flying from April 1, will meet today for a final decision on the strike, a senior National Aviators Guild (NAG) member said. The pilots had earlier decided to go on a strike starting April 1 after arrears of 1,100 Jet pilots, which have accumulated over […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/salaries/
ISRO to launch PSLV-C45 on April 1
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C45 (PSLV-C45) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on April 1. “An evening in Sriharikota! All set for the launch of #PSLVC45 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on April 1 at 09:30 am. Onboard EMISAT and 28 foreign satellites. Our updates will […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/isro-to-launch-pslv-c45-on-april-1/
Harbour Air aims to lead electric flight with Beaver seaplanes
Some old planes in Canada may be getting very new engines, and could become the first electric-powered passenger aircraft. Harbour Air Group aims within several years to begin passenger flights with electric-powered de Havilland DHC-2 Beavers, an achievement that could bring electric passenger flight out of the purely conceptual realm. The Vancouver-based company intends by […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/harbour-air-aims-to-lead-electric-flight-with-beaver-seaplanes/
Friday 29 March 2019
Congress welcomes BJP rebel
Welcome to Election News. U.P. Meet Ashok Kumar Dohre, 48, a Dalit leader. Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) MP from Etawah. Was earlier in the Bahujan Samaj Party, BSP, and was an MLA between 2007 to 2012. He also served as a cabinet minister in the Mayawati government. He has been denied a BJP ticket […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/etawah-mp-quits-bjp-after-being-denied-ticket-congress-fields-him/
ANALYSIS: United’s new premium economy cabin takes flight
United Airlines begins offering its new premium-economy cabin on some long-haul routes tomorrow, its latest step in offering a broader array of products to passengers. The Chicago-based Star Alliance carrier will offer Premium Plus cabins and service, an offering slotted between economy and business classes, on 15 routes from its Newark, San Francisco and Washington […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-uniteds-new-premium-economy-cabin-takes-flight/
PICTURE: Mauritania Airlines receives first E175
Mauritania Airlines has become the first airline in Africa to take delivery of an Embraer 175. The Brazilian manufacturer says that in a ceremony held on 28 March the Mauritanian flag carrier was presented with the first of two 175s it ordered last year. Both will be long-range variants, Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer indicates. Embraer says […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/picture-mauritania-airlines-receives-first-e175/
ANALYSIS: US airlines seek balance between comfort and revenue
Ahead of AIX 2019, we use data from Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer to explore how four airlines are adapting cabin configurations to sell more seats on key routes, especially into slot-constrained airports Now more than ever, airlines are finding the balance between maximising revenue from the aircraft cabin and retaining acceptable comfort levels for passengers. For […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-us-airlines-seek-balance-between-comfort-and-revenue-2/
ANALYSIS: US airlines seek balance between comfort and revenue
Ahead of AIX 2019, we use data from Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer to explore how four airlines are adapting cabin configurations to sell more seats on key routes, especially into slot-constrained airports Now more than ever, airlines are finding the balance between maximising revenue from the aircraft cabin and retaining acceptable comfort levels for passengers. For […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-us-airlines-seek-balance-between-comfort-and-revenue/
PICTURES: Airbus shows off second ANA A380
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways’ second Airbus A380 has rolled out of the airframer’s paint facilities bearing a green variant of the specially-commissioned ‘sea turtle’ livery. Airframe MSN263, which will be registered JA382A, has been painted at the Airbus facility at Hamburg Finkenwerder. It features a modified design of the turtle livery being applied to […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-airbus-shows-off-second-ana-a380-2/
PICTURES: Airbus shows off second ANA A380
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways’ second Airbus A380 has rolled out of the airframer’s paint facilities bearing a green variant of the specially-commissioned ‘sea turtle’ livery. Airframe MSN263, which will be registered JA382A, has been painted at the Airbus facility at Hamburg Finkenwerder. It features a modified design of the turtle livery being applied to […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-airbus-shows-off-second-ana-a380/
Thursday 28 March 2019
Jet Airways again defaults on loan repayment
Jet Airways has disclosed that it has again delayed repayment of a working capital facility that was due on 28 March, citing “temporary liquidity constraints.” It adds that it is “engaged with the lender”, but provided no other details on the lender, nor the amount now in arrears. Jet has now delayed repaying two external […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/jet-airways-again-defaults-on-loan-repayment/
Opinion Divided, Ashwin proved right : Latest Mankad episode
Ravi Ashwin has been criticised for controversial IPL Mankad dismissal of Jos Buttler Overview. The Mankad tactic is controversial. It involves the bowler checking his run up to take off the bails at the non-striker’s end with the backing-up batsman out of his crease. This has been named after the Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad. The run-out […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/opinion-in-cricket-world/
Crisis ridden Jet Airways delays ECB repayment amid financial woes
Cash strapped Jet Airways, where lenders are set to take control under a debt resolution plan, Thursday said it has delayed repayment of overseas borrowing due to “temporary liquidity constraints”. This is at least the fourth time that the airline has defaulted on debt repayment in recent months. After two months of speculations and uncertainties […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/cash-strapped-jet-airways-delays-ecb-repayment-amid-liquidity-crunch/
PICTURES: LATAM debuts new cabin interior in Peru
LATAM Airlines Group has debuted a new cabin interior that will roll out across two-thirds of the airline’s fleet, in a $400 million investment the Oneworld carrier says is “upping the game” in offering an industry-leading experience onboard. The new interior entered service on a LATAM Airlines Peru Boeing 767-300ER, registered CC-CXC, in recent weeks. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-latam-debuts-new-cabin-interior-in-peru-3/
PICTURES: LATAM debuts new cabin interior in Peru
LATAM Airlines Group has debuted a new cabin interior that will roll out across two-thirds of the airline’s fleet, in a $400 million investment the Oneworld carrier says is “upping the game” in offering an industry-leading experience onboard. The new interior entered service on a LATAM Airlines Peru Boeing 767-300ER, registered CC-CXC, in recent weeks. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-latam-debuts-new-cabin-interior-in-peru-2/
ANALYSIS: Boeing finally takes its 737 Max message public
After months of relative quiet, Boeing on 27 March took its 737 Max message public. During a briefing with reporters, a top Boeing executive defended the safety of the 737 Max and described a software update intended to address concerns about the aircraft’s manoeuvring characteristics augmentation system (MCAS), Officials also stressed pilot procedures Boeing says […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-boeing-finally-takes-its-737-max-message-public-2/
PICTURES: LATAM debuts new cabin interior in Peru
LATAM Airlines Group has debuted a new cabin interior that will roll out across two-thirds of the airline’s fleet, in a $400 million investment the Oneworld carrier says is “upping the game” in offering an industry-leading experience onboard. The new interior entered service on a LATAM Airlines Peru Boeing 767-300ER, registered CC-CXC, in recent weeks. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-latam-debuts-new-cabin-interior-in-peru/
ANALYSIS: Boeing finally takes its 737 Max message public
After months of relative quiet, Boeing on 27 March took its 737 Max message public. During a briefing with reporters, a top Boeing executive defended the safety of the 737 Max and described a software update intended to address concerns about the aircraft’s manoeuvring characteristics augmentation system (MCAS), Officials also stressed pilot procedures Boeing says […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-boeing-finally-takes-its-737-max-message-public-3/
PICTURE: Spanish carrier Evelop receives first A350
Evelop Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350. The A350-900, supplied by Air Lease, will be used to serve Caribbean destinations from Madrid. Airbus The operator’s second A350-900 is due for delivery in 2020. Evelop is the dedicated airline of Spanish holiday company Avoris, itself a division of Barcelo Group. Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/picture-spanish-carrier-evelop-receives-first-a350/
ANALYSIS: Airliner configurations on the six longest routes
Ahead of AIX 2019 in Hamburg, we explore the airliner configurations in use on the world’s six longest routes The aviation industry entered an era of ultra-long flights on 18 June 2004 when Singapore Airlines introduced a nonstop service between its hub and New York Newark. Today, passengers have a choice of several of these […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-airliner-configurations-on-the-six-longest-routes/
Lok Sabha elections: Congress may part ways with Grand Alliance
All is not well with Grand alliance in Bihar. Lalu’s son Tej Pratap Yadav quits as RJD student wing president ‘PM Modi not my enemy but Rahul Gandhi acknowledged torture I was facing in BJP’: Shatrughan Sinha Tejashwi Yadav: ‘BJP is spreading lynching & casteism in India’. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejaswi Yadav […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/lok-sabha-elections/
ANALYSIS: Using data to improve the onboard experience
The use of data analytics is enabling airlines to improve and personalise the in-flight experience for passengers, from catering to retail products, reports Kerry Reals ahead of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo, a co-located partner event to AIX 2019 Next time you tweet a picture of the avocado on toast you had […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-using-data-to-improve-the-onboard-experience-2/
ANALYSIS: Using data to improve the onboard experience
The use of data analytics is enabling airlines to improve and personalise the in-flight experience for passengers, from catering to retail products, reports Kerry Reals ahead of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo, a co-located partner event to AIX 2019 Next time you tweet a picture of the avocado on toast you had […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-using-data-to-improve-the-onboard-experience/
Wow Air ceases operations and cancels all flights
Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and cancelled all flights, hours after suspending services while it attempted a last-ditch financial rescue. The struggling carrier had been trying to arrange a debt-to-equity conversion with bondholders after talks with potential investment partners collapsed. But the airline, which had called a temporary halt to flights on […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wow-air-ceases-operations-and-cancels-all-flights-2/
Wow Air ceases operations and cancels all flights
Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and cancelled all flights, hours after suspending services while it attempted a last-ditch financial rescue. The struggling carrier had been trying to arrange a debt-to-equity conversion with bondholders after talks with potential investment partners collapsed. But the airline, which had called a temporary halt to flights on […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wow-air-ceases-operations-and-cancels-all-flights/
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Air NZ defers A320 deliveries as it slows growth outlook
Air New Zealand is pushing back deliveries of four Airbus A320neo family jets as it dials back its planned capacity growth over the next three years. Three A321neos that were due for delivery in the year from 1 July 2020 and allocated to its domestic network deferred by one year. One A320neo, also due in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/air-nz-defers-a320-deliveries-as-it-slows-growth-outlook/
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 737 Max aircraft. “Millions of Americans fly regularly on these planes, we need the […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/us-senate-scrutinises-faa-on-boeing-737-max-oversight/
Lufthansa A350 and 787 order driven by Frankfurt constraints
Constraints at Lufthansa’s flagship Frankfurt hub were behind its order for 40 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s earlier this month, says group chief executive Carsten Spohr. “The order – 20 787s and 20 Airbus A350s – wouldn’t have happened if we hadn’t had those problems with Frankfurt,” he told reporters in Washington DC on 27 […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/lufthansa-a350-and-787-order-driven-by-frankfurt-constraints/
Lufthansa chief believes 737 Max ‘safe’ to order
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr believes the Boeing 737 Max is safe to order, as the group evaluates options for a significant narrowbody replacement programme. “The 737 Max, I believe, will be, by that time, a safe aircraft to order and fly,” he tells reporters on the planned order, which Lufthansa will begin taking […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/lufthansa-chief-believes-737-max-safe-to-order/
No Political Will for Mission Shakti in 2007: Madhavan Nair
India has acquired anti-satellite missile technology for security in space. Previously, this technology was only with America, Russia and China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Wednesday’s address to the nation that this step is not against any country and our scientists hit a live satellite in the space 300 km away in lower orbit. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/political-will/
Boeing rolls out software fix to prevent failures of an automated flight control system
SEATTLE/WASHINGTON The world’s largest plane maker, Boeing, in the midst of one its worst crises in years, is under immense pressure from crash victims’ families, airlines, lawmakers in Washington and regulators around the world to prove that the automated flight control systems aboard its 737 MAX aircraft are safe, and that pilots have the training […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/world-news/boeing-rolls-out/
Boeing rolls out software fix to prevent failures of an...
Boeing rolls out software fix to prevent failures of an automated flight control system
SEATTLE/WASHINGTON The world’s largest plane maker, Boeing, in the midst of one its worst crises in years, is under immense pressure from crash victims’ families, airlines, lawmakers in Washington and regulators around the world to prove that the automated flight control systems aboard its 737 MAX aircraft are safe, and that pilots have the training required to override the system in an emergency.
Southwest sees additional $150m in lost revenue in Q1
Southwest Airlines expects lower unit revenue growth in the first quarter, as unscheduled maintenance disruptions and the Boeing 737 Max grounding contribute to an estimated $150 million in lost revenue for the period. The Dallas-based carrier is also expecting higher costs in the first quarter as it reaches an agreement in principle with its mechanics […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/southwest-sees-additional-150m-in-lost-revenue-in-q1/
Mission Shakti: Pakistan and China react
After India entered the elite space club of four countries that have anti-satellite missiles with a test launched today, its neighbours Pakistan and China reacted differently to India’s ‘Mission Shakti’. While China expressed hope that all countries will uphold peace and tranquillity in the outer space, Pakistan said that countries should use space technologies only […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/mission-shakti-pakistan-urges-world-to-slam-india-china-calls-for-peace/
India had anti-satellite missile capability in 2007, but no political will: Ex-ISRO chairman
Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair said on Wednesday that India had the anti-satellite missile capability more than a decade ago but there was no political will at the time to demonstrate it. He said when China shot down an ageing weather satellite by launching a missile in 2007, India had the technology to undertake […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/india-had-anti-satellite-missile-capability-in-2007-but-no-political-will-ex-isro-chairman/
ANALYSIS: IFEC holds place as key growth sector
Keeping passengers connected and entertained during flights has created one of the biggest growth sectors in aviation over the past decade – and its expansion shows no sign of slowing. Sign in/Register here Registration gives you instant free access to FlightGlobal’s news, in-depth analysis, insight and opinion from our global team of experts, and access […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-ifec-holds-place-as-key-growth-sector/
Korean Air chief Cho voted off board
Korean Air shareholders have voted chief executive and chairman Cho Yang-ho off the carrier’s board. Disclosures show that 64.1% of attendees at the SkyTeam airline’s annual shareholders meeting backed a proposal by the carrier to renew Cho’s board term for three years, just short of the two-thirds majority required. South Korea’s National Pension Service, which […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/korean-air-chief-cho-voted-off-board/
India becomes the fourth country in the world to become a space superpower
Addressing the nation on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that ISRO has destroyed a live satellite located in the low orbit, about 300 km away using the ASM missile. In this way, India has become the fourth country in the world to become the a space superpower. So far only America, Russia and China […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/space-power/
Tuesday 26 March 2019
Cathay Pacific to buy HK Express in HK$4.93bn deal
Cathay Pacific has agreed to take over budget rival Hong Kong Express Airways in a HK$4.93 billion ($628 million) deal that is set to close by the end of the year. A stock exchange disclosure states that Cathay entered into the deal on 27 March with HNA Aviation Group to buy the carrier for HK$2.25 […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/cathay-pacific-to-buy-hk-express-in-hk4-93bn-deal/
Wow Air bondholders back restructuring plan
Wow Air bondholders have agreed to convert their debt into equity in the beleaguered low-cost carrier. The approval is part of Wow Air’s latest restructuring attempt, which it says involves raising funds from investors to secure its “long-term sustainability”. Bloomberg shows BNY Mellon, Forte Fondsforvaltning, Hansainvest Hanseatische Investment and Universal Investment hold Wow Air bonds. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wow-air-bondholders-back-restructuring-plan/
Interjet grounds two-thirds of SSJ100 fleet
Mexico’s Interjet has grounded more than two-thirds of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet, with dozens of engines out of service as the airline remains locked in talks with Sukhoi over the withdrawal of the aircraft. Fifteen of Interjet’s 22 SSJ100s are in storage while only seven aircraft remain in service, Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer shows. The […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/interjet-grounds-two-thirds-of-ssj100-fleet/
FLIGHT 110: Aviation roars into the 1920s
As Flight magazine marks its 110th anniversary, we look at the highlights of our second decade The 1920s began with Flight still under the leadership of our founding editor, Stanley Spooner, operating from a small office in Great Queen Street in central London. The magazine’s first decade from 1909 had been punctuated by the Great […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8bflight-110-aviation-roars-into-the-1920s/
Extent of new orders unclear in Chinese 300-Airbus pact
Airbus has yet to disclose the extent to which its general terms agreement with China’s state aviation supply organisation will translate into new orders. The agreement, signed in Paris, covers the purchase of 300 aircraft, comprising 290 A320-family jets and 10 A350s. Airbus points out that the pact creates an “approval framework” for aircraft ordered […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/extent-of-new-orders-unclear-in-chinese-300-airbus-pact/
Monday 25 March 2019
ANALYSIS: Goyal leaves his Jet plane; can it come back again?
The resignation of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal from his long-held position as chairman looks to be the catalyst needed to get the airline moving again, but it faces a long road ahead. The airline announced the resignation of Goyal, his wife Anita Goyal, and Etihad Aviation Group-nominated director Kevin Knight from their board positions […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/analysis-goyal-leaves-his-jet-plane-can-it-come-back-again/
ANALYSIS: Five key themes for Big Data in aerospace
The concept of big data and predictive maintenance has echoed around industry boardrooms for several years. In its most ideal form, massive streams of data are pumped from aircraft in real time. On the ground, networks equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) use machine learning to make sense of it all and provide actionable maintenance suggestions […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8banalysis-five-key-themes-for-big-data-in-aerospace/
Chinese state aviation holding signs for 300 Airbus jets
Airbus has reached a general terms agreement covering the purchase of 300 aircraft by Chinese carriers. The agreement with the China Aviation Supplies Holding Company was signed in Paris during a visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping. Airbus says the agreement covers 290 A320-family jets – without a breakdown by variant – plus 10 A350s. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/chinese-state-aviation-holding-signs-for-300-airbus-jets-2/
Chinese state aviation holding signs for 300 Airbus jets
Airbus has reached a general terms agreement covering the purchase of 300 aircraft by Chinese carriers. The agreement with the China Aviation Supplies Holding Company was signed in Paris during a visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping. Airbus says the agreement covers 290 A320-family jets – without a breakdown by variant – plus 10 A350s. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/chinese-state-aviation-holding-signs-for-300-airbus-jets/
American 737 Max cancellations to top at least 2,700 flights
American Airlines has removed the Boeing 737 Max from its schedules through April, prompting the cancellation of thousands of flights. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has pre-emptively cancelled roughly 90 flights a day through 24 April, totalling at least 2,700 flights, as a result of the grounding, it said on 24 March. American The US […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/american-737-max-cancellations-to-top-at-least-2700-flights/
American 737 Max cancellations to top at least 2,700 flights
American Airlines has removed the Boeing 737 Max from its schedules through April, prompting the cancellation of thousands of flights. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has pre-emptively cancelled roughly 90 flights a day through 24 April, totalling at least 2,700 flights, as a result of the grounding, it said on 24 March. American The US […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/american-737-max-cancellations-to-top-at-least-2700-flights-2/
Boeing engages pilots, technicians and regulators on 737 Max
Boeing has started holding information sessions with pilots, technical leaders and regulators on the Boeing 737 Max as it works towards having the global grounding of the fleet lifted. The manufacturer confirms that it held a session on 23 March, and is planning a similar one on 27 March at Renton. “This is part of […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-engages-pilots-technicians-and-regulators-on-737-max/
Ethiopian chief vows ‘transparent’ co-operation in Max probe
Ethiopian Airlines group chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam has pledged “full and transparent” co-operation with the inquiry into the fatal loss of a Boeing 737 Max 8, and has underscored the airline’s faith in the US airframer. Investigators are still trying to understand the circumstances of the 10 March accident involving flight ET302 and whether it […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-chief-vows-transparent-co-operation-in-max-probe/
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, wife step down from board
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal have stepped down from the board of Jet Airways after a board meeting was held on Monday. The airline’s CEO Vinay Dube will continue in his position and has been tasked with guiding the company out of the crisis situation. A formal announcement will be […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/jet-airways-founder-naresh-goyal-wife-step-down-from-board/
Sunday 24 March 2019
PICTURES: Lion Air retires Indonesia’s last Boeing 747-400
Lion Air retired Indonesia’s last Boeing 747-400 from service on 24 March, as it ramps up to receive its first Airbus A330-900s. The aircraft bore the registration PK-LHG (MSN 24065), and entered service with the low-cost carrier on 23 April 2009. It was configured with 504 seats in two class: 12 business and 492 in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-lion-air-retires-indonesias-last-boeing-747-400-2/
PICTURES: Lion Air retires Indonesia’s last Boeing 747-400
Lion Air retired Indonesia’s last Boeing 747-400 from service on 24 March, as it ramps up to receive its first Airbus A330-900s. The aircraft bore the registration PK-LHG (MSN 24065), and entered service with the low-cost carrier on 23 April 2009. It was configured with 504 seats in two class: 12 business and 492 in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-lion-air-retires-indonesias-last-boeing-747-400/
Wow seeks agreement with bondholders to restructure
Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air is holding talks with creditors and bondholders with a view to agreeing a voluntary restructuring of the troubled company. Wow Air’s negotiations with Indigo Partners, and renewed talks with Icelandair Group, have failed to result in an investment or co-operation agreement. As a result Wow’s management is exploring other financing […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wow-seeks-agreement-with-bondholders-to-restructure/
Boeing’s ‘aggressive’ MCAS software being doubted by Ethiopian Airlines
ADDIS ABABA The Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10 and an October crash by Indonesia’s Lion Air killed 346 people have shaken the global aviation community. It has sparked the biggest crisis in decades for the plane manufacturer, Boeing. The two crashes involved 737 MAX 8 and took place in similar circumstances within five months. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/world-news/ethiopian-airlines/
Boeing's 'aggressive' MCAS software being doubted by Ethiopian Airlines
Boeing’s ‘aggressive’ MCAS software being doubted by Ethiopian Airlines
ADDIS ABABA
The Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10 and an October crash by Indonesia’s Lion Air killed 346 people have shaken the global aviation community. It has sparked the biggest crisis in decades for the plane manufacturer, Boeing. The two crashes involved 737 MAX 8 and took place in similar circumstances within five months.
Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s most profitable airline. It has…
Russia suspected to have sent troops in Venezuela by air
CARACAS Two Russian air force planes landed in Venezuela’s main airport on Saturday carrying a Russian defense official and nearly 100 troops, according to a local journalist, amid growing unease in the U.S.. and strengthening ties between Venezuela and Russia. According to a flight-tracking website Flightradar24, two planes left from a Russian military airport bound for Caracas […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/world-news/troops/
Russia suspected to have sent troops in Venezuela by air
Russia suspected to have sent troops in Venezuela by air
CARACAS
Two Russian air force planes landed in Venezuela’s main airport on Saturday carrying a Russian defense official and nearly 100 troops, according to a local journalist, amid growing unease in the U.S.. and strengthening ties between Venezuela and Russia.
According to a flight-tracking website Flightradar24, two planes left from a Russian military airport bound for Caracas on Friday,…
Icelandair Group pulls out of Wow Air discussions
Icelandic carrier Wow Air’s future appears increasingly uncertain after Icelandair Group ended newly-initiated discussions with the budget airline. Wow Air had entered talks with Icelandair Group on 21 March after previous potential suitor Indigo Partners pulled out of investment negotiations. But Icelandair Group says a possible involvement in Wow’s operations “will not materialise”. “All discussions […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/icelandair-group-pulls-out-of-wow-air-discussions/
Update: Haryanvi star Sapna Choudhary joining Congress or not
Earlier today, Haryanvi singer and dancer Sapna Choudhary’s name hit headlines after word was doing the rounds that she might be the new shining star for Congress’ as its newest member. She has stated that all the political parties for her are equal and she will not campaign for any particular party in the Lok […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/sapna-choudhary/
Saturday 23 March 2019
Second Iranian Fokker in three days suffers gear failure
Iranian investigators are probing the second serious landing-gear incident involving a Fokker 100 in the space of three days after an Iran Aseman aircraft diverted to Tehran when its undercarriage only partially deployed. The aircraft (EP-ATG) had been operating the EP840 service from Tehran to Ilam on 22 March, states the Civil Aviation Organisation. It […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/second-iranian-fokker-in-three-days-suffers-gear-failure-2/
Second Iranian Fokker in three days suffers gear failure
Iranian investigators are probing the second serious landing-gear incident involving a Fokker 100 in the space of three days after an Iran Aseman aircraft diverted to Tehran when its undercarriage only partially deployed. The aircraft (EP-ATG) had been operating the EP840 service from Tehran to Ilam on 22 March, states the Civil Aviation Organisation. It […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/second-iranian-fokker-in-three-days-suffers-gear-failure/
Friday 22 March 2019
NIA files charge sheet against Pakistan-based Falah-e-Insariyat
Updated Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:55 AM IST National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a new charge sheet against Pakistan-based Falah-e-Insariyat (FIF). Chargesheet has been filed in India for causing many terrorism related incidents. The FIF is a front organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). It is accused of creating a sleeper cell in Delhi and Haryana. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/nia-files/
Indian Government acts against separatists, restrictions imposed Yasin Malik’s JKLF
The government has tightened its stand against the separatist leaders after the terror attack on February 14 in Pulwama. All their security have been withdrawn. However, after the removal of the security, separatist leaders had said that they had never sought it. Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cracked the separatist leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. ED […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/jklf-ban/
Air Travelers Hit Hard by Jet’s Crisis
Travel within India and towards India have become more expensive as supply has been adversely impacted with the cancellation. Jet Airways used to have great frequency of daily flights to different parts of India. That is becoming quickly a part of history.
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/jetcrisis/
Air Travelers Hit Hard by Jet's Crisis
Air Travelers Hit Hard by Jet’s Crisis
Indian travelers within India and especially from the UAE are hit hard as the Jet Airways crisis mount up, resulting in many of the Jet Airways’ flights getting cancelled.
The 25-year-old Jet, now reduced to a cash-strapped airline, is reeling under mounting debts of more than $1 billion.
– It has been forced to ground a total of 78 of its 119 aircraft after failing to pay lenders and aircraft…
जम्मू-कश्मीर: कल से अब तक सेना ने मार गिराए आठ आतंकी, मुठभेड़ अब भी जारी- Amarujala
Updated Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:10 AM IST In Jammu and Kashmir, during the last 36 hours, eight terrorists have been killed in two separate encounters, two in Hadin of Bandipura, two in Shopian, two in Kalantar and two terrorists in Sopore. Operation is complete in other places except Sopore. Security forces in Sopore are […]
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Red Wings axes plan to lease six A220s
Russian carrier Red Wings has scrapped plans to acquire a batch of Airbus A220-300s, citing economic considerations for the decision. Red Wings had disclosed last year that it was intending to lease six aircraft – then still known as the Bombardier CS300 – for services on its joint network with Nordavia. It had planned to […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/red-wings-axes-plan-to-lease-six-a220s/
PICTURES: Ranking the best animal-faced airliners
After ANA took delivery of its first turtle-themed Airbus A380 on 20 March, we rank the top 10 animal-face liveries on commercial airliners. 1: Top spots Fedor Leukhin/Creative Commons Russian carrier Rossiya painted an Amur leopard on to one of its Boeing 777-300s in 2017, in support of efforts to save the critically endangered species. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-ranking-the-best-animal-faced-airliners-2/
PICTURES: Ranking the best animal-faced airliners
After ANA took delivery of its first turtle-themed Airbus A380 on 20 March, we rank the top 10 animal-face liveries on commercial airliners. 1: Top spots Fedor Leukhin/Creative Commons Russian carrier Rossiya painted an Amur leopard on to one of its Boeing 777-300s in 2017, in support of efforts to save the critically endangered species. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-ranking-the-best-animal-faced-airliners/
CommutAir ERJ landed off-runway after misaligned approaches
US investigators have disclosed that a CommutAir Embraer ERJ-145 had been aligned to the right of the runway during two approaches to Presque Isle airport, before an excursion on touchdown. The aircraft, operating as United Express flight 4933 on 4 March, had aborted its initial approach to runway 1, as it arrived from Newark, before […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/commutair-erj-landed-off-runway-after-misaligned-approaches/
Garuda considers cancelling 737 Max 8 orders
Garuda Indonesia hopes to cancel its orders for 49 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, and potentially convert them to another aircraft type. Media reports quoting company officials indicate that a letter has been sent to Boeing requesting the cancellation of the type. Apparently, the company hopes to change it to another member of the Boeing family. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8bgaruda-considers-cancelling-737-max-8-orders/
Thursday 21 March 2019
Asiana suspends share trading
Asiana Airlines suspended share trading on the Korea Exchange on 22 March. In a brief stock exchange statement, the carrier attributed the suspension to an “audit opinion non-conformity”. South Korean media reports indicate that Asiana’s external auditors Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers have issued a “limited option” on the airline’s audited report. A report from news.joins.com indicate that […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/asiana-suspends-share-trading/
Bangkok Airways enters U-Tapao development fray
Bangkok Airways and two other firms have submitted a joint proposal for the development of an aviation hub at Thailand’s U-Tapao airport. The company is teaming up with BTS Group and Sino-Thai Engineering for the bid, says the airline in a Stock Exchange of Thailand statement. The name of the entity is BBS Joint Venture, […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8bbangkok-airways-enters-u-tapao-development-fray/
Wow Air resumes talks with Icelandair as Indigo walks
Indigo Partners has cancelled its proposed investment in Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air, prompting the airline to resume talks with Icelandair Group. Wow Air says it aims to conclude talks with Icelandair Group by 25 March. “The discussions will take place in cooperation with the Icelandic authorities,” says Icelandair Group, echoing the 25 March timeline. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wow-air-resumes-talks-with-icelandair-as-indigo-walks-2/
Wow Air resumes talks with Icelandair as Indigo walks
Indigo Partners has cancelled its proposed investment in Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air, prompting the airline to resume talks with Icelandair Group. Wow Air says it aims to conclude talks with Icelandair Group by 25 March. “The discussions will take place in cooperation with the Icelandic authorities,” says Icelandair Group, echoing the 25 March timeline. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wow-air-resumes-talks-with-icelandair-as-indigo-walks/
Hydraulic failure preceded Iran Air Fokker gear-up landing
Iranian investigators probing a gear-up landing involving an Iran Air Fokker 100 believe a failure in one of the aircraft’s two main hydraulic systems led to the accident. The aircraft had been operating flight iR215 from Qeshm on 19 March, and had been conducting an approach to Tehran Mehrabad at around 19:07 when the crew […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/hydraulic-failure-preceded-iran-air-fokker-gear-up-landing-2/
Hydraulic failure preceded Iran Air Fokker gear-up landing
Iranian investigators probing a gear-up landing involving an Iran Air Fokker 100 believe a failure in one of the aircraft’s two main hydraulic systems led to the accident. The aircraft had been operating flight iR215 from Qeshm on 19 March, and had been conducting an approach to Tehran Mehrabad at around 19:07 when the crew […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/hydraulic-failure-preceded-iran-air-fokker-gear-up-landing/
Virgin Trains plans airline partners for Orlando airport link
Virgin Trains USA plans to partner with airlines to offer seamless connections to travellers when its extension to Orlando International airport opens, the country’s first in-terminal long-distance rail connection at an airport. The private rail operator, previously known as Brightline, plans to enter into interline agreements with JetBlue Airways and other major airlines via Orlando […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/virgin-trains-plans-airline-partners-for-orlando-airport-link/
Jet Airways pilots look to join SpiceJet, IndiGo pilots see injustice
Jet Airways pilots look to join SpiceJet, IndiGo pilots see injustice: 
The harried pilots of crisis-ridden Jet Airways, which is on the brink of closing operations, have now approached SpiceJet as job seekers.
Jet Airways pilots had earlier been welcomed by IndiGo with compensation for their pending salaries and other advantages. IndiGo’s original pilots remained mute spectators. Eventually, they voiced their protest. In IndiGo, this led to murmurs of uneasiness within IndiGo’s pilots. IndiGo did purchase a number of additional airplanes, but it forgot to enhance its manpower especially in the critical areas, ie., operations and engineering where highly skilled personnel are needed. IndiGo became the largest airline in India but it faced acute shortage of labour because it had not done its homework well. As a thumb rule, at least two cadets could have been trained and groomed under one senior pro. Given the number of planes at its disposal, given the hours of flight it undertakes, IndiGo could have produced a battery of young pilots during the last ten years or so. Such a rich pool of talent could have served not only IndiGo but other airlines of the world too.
Although, shortage of manpower in non-critical areas can be somehow managed, shortage of cockpit crew is the one which can not be tolerated. This finally leads to cancellation of hundreds of flights. This has been IndiGo’s experience last month.
According to IndiGo, all job offers are in line with its current terms and conditions.
But IndiGo pilots differ. They have called the move as “injustice” and “unacceptable”:
- IndiGo Management takes us lightly.
- Offer to Jet Airways pilots is sheer injustice to us
- Jet Airways pilots are being offered a two-month bonus along with same designation-salary
- They have also been allowed to choose their operational base.
“The management is saying it is not bonus but it is compensation for their (Jet pilots) delayed salaries. Are we also not entitled to similar bonuses?” IndiGo pilots ask.
Also, Jet pilots are joining with designation protection. So, basically if a non-type-rated examiner is joining us, she/he will be joining with a pay protection of the IndiGo examiner, pointed out the IndiGo pilots.
Alleging that the IndiGo pilots have not been given a hike since the last three-four years, the pilots say that after joining, the Jet pilots will again get a hike when Indigo revises the salaries of its existing pilots.
Also Read: Jet Airways pilots seek Centre’s help to recover unpaid salaries
Jet pilots along with engineers and senior management have not been paid for more than three months now as the airline is facing its worst existential crisis since its inception a quarter of a century ago. It can be noted that pilots at Jet, being a full-service carrier, get higher pay and other benefits.
The Gurugram-based SpiceJet, which has all its 12 Boeing Max planes grounded following the crash of an Ethiopian Airline plane early this month, is looking to hire pilots for its expansion plans, and has also conducted walk-in interviews here.
Unlike IndiGo, which flies majorly Airbus 320s, SpiceJet has Boeing 737s in the fleet. On the other hand it can be noted that majority Jet Airways pilots are trained and type-rated for Boeing planes.
Also Read : Jet Airways gets another setback, unlikely to recover
With no assurance on the payment of their pending salaries, Jet pilots had Tuesday warned that they would stop flying from April 1 if the management failed to provide clarity on the revival plan along with a deadline to clear their salary dues by March 31.
Also Read: Banks get ready to put in extra money in debt-laden Jet Airways
Amazon.in WidgetsOn Holi Day BJP Candidates’ List Announced for Lok Sabha polls 2019
As the nation celebrated Holi…… The BJP on Thursday fielded Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi constituency and its president Amit Shah from Gandhinagar in place of L K Advani as it announced its first list of 184 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections Senior party leader J P Nadda told a press conference that […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2019-pm-narendra-modi-to-contest-from-varanasi/
PICTURES: British Airways 747-400 in Negus retro-livery
British Airways has unveiled its fourth and final retro-livery – a Boeing 747-400 in the airline’s original red, white and blue design dating from 1973. James Mellon/FlightGlobal The 747-400 (G-CIVB) is adorned with the airline’s original “Negus” livery, featuring full “British airways” titles, which was employed until 1980. This scheme was adopted in 1973/74 when […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8bpictures-british-airways-747-400-in-negus-retro-livery-2/
PODCAST: Airline Business team on 737 Max, KLM, Saudia and A380
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available. Join premium news editor Graham Dunn and Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, the biggest talking points from the A4E Aviation Summit – including Air France-KLM tensions – and Etihad’s latest financial results. FlightGlobal’s […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/podcast-airline-business-team-on-737-max-klm-saudia-and-a380/
PICTURES: British Airways 747-400 in Negus retro-livery
British Airways has unveiled its fourth and final retro-livery – a Boeing 747-400 in the airline’s original red, white and blue design dating from 1973. James Mellon/FlightGlobal The 747-400 (G-CIVB) is adorned with the airline’s original “Negus” livery, featuring full “British airways” titles, which was employed until 1980. This scheme was adopted in 1973/74 when […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8bpictures-british-airways-747-400-in-negus-retro-livery/
PODCAST: Airline Business team on 737 Max, KLM, Saudia and A380
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available. Join premium news editor Graham Dunn and Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, the biggest talking points from the A4E Aviation Summit – including Air France-KLM tensions – and Etihad’s latest financial results. FlightGlobal’s […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/podcast-airline-business-team-on-737-max-klm-saudia-and-a380-2/
Banks get ready to put in extra money in debt-laden Jet Airways
Banks get ready to put in extra money in debt-laden Jet Airways: 
A day after Etihad walked out of the prolonged bank-led resolution plan for Jet Airways, lenders got into action to chalk out a plan B. Senior bank executives worked the phones and logged on to video-conferencing in a move to rescue Jet, which has a debt pile of about Rs 8,000 crore and is left with just half of its original fleet due to non-payment of dues to lessors.
Switching to a damage-control mode, bankers and government officials claimed that Jet Airways wouldn’t fall even if Etihad refuses to back the resolution plan and exits. Instead, lenders would infuse additional funds to keep Jet flying, they said. An option that was discussed was that Etihad and Jet Chairman Naresh Goyal, who owns 51 per cent in the airline, could pledge their shares and, in return, lenders would put in more funds.
The move comes after Etihad told SBI, which leads the consortium of lenders proposing a resolution plan for Jet, that it would like to exit the airline and sell its 24 per cent stake in Jet and 50.1 per cent in Jet Privilege to them.
ALSO READ: Jet Airways gets another setback, unlikely to recover
Etihad is also learnt to have asked the SBI to take over the guarantee on the $140-million ECB loan, which Jet had taken from HSBC. Etihad had stood guarantee for the loan, which is coming up for repayment on March 27. Etihad CEO Tony Douglas is also believed to have indicated that the company was willing to sell its stake in Jet to the banks at a discounted price of Rs 150 a share or at Rs 400 crore. It has also valued its equity holding in JPPL at around $600 million. An e mail query to Etihad did not elicit any response.
Despite the brave front put up by bankers and government officials trying to prevent an airline collapse so close to the Lok Sabha elections, the lenders’ meeting called at a short notice on Tuesday evening remained inconclusive. The discussion was all about who will pitch in with what in the suddenly changed scenario. With no consensus yet on how the additional burden would be shared by the lenders, another round of talks has been planned with the top management of banks. ‘’It’s a wait and watch situation and the picture would become clear in two days,’’ a source tracking the developments said.
ALSO READ: Jet Airways Nosedives Further, No Respite in Sight, 41 Planes Remain
A top government representative pointed out that while lenders would ideally want Jet and Etihad to put in more money, the largest state-owned lenders like SBI and Punjab National Bank could also infuse more. “The lenders have the option of pumping in money on behalf of the stakeholders if the latter pledge their shares,” he said. He added that the government was in favour of an Indian entity holding majority stake in Jet Airways. “Ideally, nobody would like Jet Airways to go into insolvency proceedings,”he said.
Banks, another source said, had held a meeting late evening on Monday too, to discuss ways to salvage the resolution plan. The lenders had earlier agreed that they would provide Rs 750 crore as interim financing and Rs 1,000 crore for fresh equity to revive Jet.
ALSO READ: Jet Airways pilots seek Centre’s help to recover unpaid salaries
As per the resolution plan, Goyal’s stake was to go down to 17.1 per cent from 51 per cent now. At present, only 1.5 per cent of Goyal’s shares are pledged and Jet has an agreement with PNB under which it has to take a no-objection certificate to sell its shares.
On its part, Etihad has been unwilling to pledge its shares from the very beginning. That’s the reason why Etihad’s draft memorandum of understanding with Goyal had put in a clause that the Abu Dhabi airline would not give any corporate guarantee or pledge its shares in Jet or JPPL. Also, it was again Jet which would pledge its remaining shares in JPPL to secure the $140 million loan from HSBC.
Amazon.in WidgetsThe nation must adopt new energy paradigms
The nation must adopt new energy paradigms: 
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport recently experienced yet another sudden power outage resulting in delays for many travelers. It was the fourth outage in a year, but it was not related to Taiwan Power Co’s (Taipower) systems. It was caused by equipment that is not managed by Taipower.
Airports in many developed countries have their own cogeneration systems to guarantee a stable multisource power supply to protect the public’s rights and interests. For example, international airports in San Francisco and Los Angeles have cogeneration systems of different sizes.
In this situation, the power company is in effect a backup supplier of energy to the terminals, offering a second guarantee. In addition, emergency diesel-powered generators — which also exist at Taoyuan airport — provide a third guarantee, although they cannot be sustained for long periods and should be the last option.
This is the reason why a cogeneration system should be installed even if the power it generates is a bit more expensive.
Cogeneration systems have two other advantages. As they generate both heat and electricity, thermal efficiency can surpass 80 percent, making it one of the most efficient energy-saving solutions. This is also why many countries encourage and stipulate that power companies must purchase surplus energy generated by cogeneration systems as part of their cost avoidance policies. Taiwan is no exception.
The second advantage of a cogeneration system is that following the growing proportion of distributed energy resources, unstable solar and wind energy generation requires greater backup capacity, while cogeneration allows the flexible adjustment of the proportions of thermal and electric energy generation, making it one of the best backup systems.
This is why a developed country like Denmark estimates that cogeneration systems will continue to make up about 30 percent of total power generation capacity until 2030, while solar and wind generation will make up more than 50 percent and coal-fired generation will provide less than 20 percent.
This means that following Taiwan’s energy generation transformation toward green energy, a greater focus should be placed on the development of regional cogeneration systems and the construction of micro-grids that can operate independently and combine cogeneration with renewable energy sources.
It is worth noting that although there are more than 80 cogeneration systems in Taiwan, they all belong to the manufacturing industry and most are coal-fired. This is different from the situation in developed countries, where the main energy source is natural gas and the systems are used in the services and the manufacturing industries.
Furthermore, the vast majority of the liquefied natural gas that the nation imports is used by Taipower and private power plants for traditional power generation, which has a thermal efficiency of about 50 percent. This, unfortunately, is far less than at a cogeneration system.
The government should join the international trend toward green energy and energy savings, and pay more attention to developing a strategy for natural gas-fired cogeneration systems, which should be primarily used at service industry hubs or important buildings.
This would result in a stronger and more resilient energy system, facilitate flexible plans for a larger proportion of renewable energy generation and make stable low-carbon power supply in smart cities and communities a reality, thus guaranteeing the public’s right to use electricity.
Amazon.in WidgetsWednesday 20 March 2019
PICTURES: ANA receives first Japanese A380
PICTURES: ANA receives first Japanese A380:
Airbus has handed over the first A380 to All Nippon Airways, in a ceremony which also marks the last new customer delivery for the double-deck type. ANA is taking three A380s for services between Japan and Hawaii. Speaking at the delivery event in Toulouse, ANA Holdings chief Shinya Katanozaka said the aircraft would offer a […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-ana-receives-first-japanese-a380/
Chase Ends, Nirav Modi Caught and Arrested in London, Denied Bail
Chase Ends, Nirav Modi Caught and Arrested in London, Denied Bail:
Following India’s request for Nirav’s extradition, UK had earlier issued a warrant against him. Nirav was then produced at the Metropolitan Magistrate’s court, and he offered half-a-million pounds for his bail, but the court didn’t oblige. He will have to spend time till March 29 in prison, when the next hearing will take place.
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/nirav/
PICTURE: Airbus shows off second BelugaXL
PICTURE: Airbus shows off second BelugaXL:
Airbus has shown off the second high-capacity BelugaXL transport after the aircraft emerged from painting at Toulouse. The aircraft – MSN1853 – carries the similar ‘beluga whale’ paint scheme of the initial airframe, MSN1824, which began its flight-test campaign in July last year. Airbus had previously indicated that MSN1853 would be the first to enter […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/picture-airbus-shows-off-second-belugaxl/
Virgin Atlantic to make South American debut by serving Sao Paulo
Virgin Atlantic to make South American debut by serving Sao Paulo:
Virgin Atlantic is to enter the South American market with a new route from London to Sao Paulo next year. The UK carrier says it will offer a daily service between Heathrow and Guarulhos with a Boeing 787 in a five-class configuration. Cirium schedules data indicates that Virgin Atlantic will compete with British Airways and […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/virgin-atlantic-to-make-south-american-debut-by-serving-sao-paulo/
PICTURES: JetBlue unveils second phase of A320 cabin restyling
JetBlue Airways has placed into service the first Airbus A320 reconfigured with a new cabin interior, under the second and final phase of an ongoing cabin restyling programme that will also add more seats to the aircraft. The aircraft, registered N729JB and nicknamed “If You Can Read This, You’re Blue Close” by the airline, re-entered […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-jetblue-unveils-second-phase-of-a320-cabin-restyling/
PICTURES: ANA receives first Japanese A380
Airbus has handed over the first A380 to All Nippon Airways, in a ceremony which also marks the last new customer delivery for the double-deck type. ANA is taking three A380s for services between Japan and Hawaii. Speaking at the delivery event in Toulouse, ANA Holdings chief Shinya Katanozaka said the aircraft would offer a […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pictures-ana-receives-first-japanese-a380/
Jet Airways’ fleet dwindles as grounding grows
Jet Airways’ fleet dwindles as grounding grows:
Jet Airways has grounded another six aircraft, raising the number of grounded aircraft to at least 48 for defaults on lease payments. In a 19 March stock exchange disclosure, Jet says one of the six aircraft is operated by its subsidiary Jet Lite. Prior to this groundings have been concentrated on Jet Airways. The airline’s […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/jet-airways-fleet-dwindles-as-grounding-grows/
Pressure Mounts on Boeing, Ethiopian black box secrets being investigated
The twin crashes, killing 346 people, within a space of less than 5 months have shaken the global aviation community and have cast a shadow over the much hyped Boeing model which was supposed to be a standard.
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/world-news/boeing-inquiry/
Pressure Mounts on Boeing, Ethiopian black box secrets being investigated
Pressure Mounts on Boeing, Ethiopian black box secrets being investigated
Development of the Boeing 737 MAX, to attain cost savings of about 15 percent on fuel, began in 2011 after the successful launch of the Airbus A320neo. The 737 MAX entered service in 2017 after six years of preparation.
The twin crashes, killing 346 people, within a space of less than 5 months have shaken the global aviation community and have cast a shadow over the much hyped Boeing model which…
Chase Ends, Nirav Modi Caught and Arrested in London, Denied Bail
Following India’s request for Nirav’s extradition, UK had earlier issued a warrant against him. Nirav was then produced at the Metropolitan Magistrate’s court, and he offered half-a-million pounds for his bail, but the court didn’t oblige. He will have to spend time till March 29 in prison, when the next hearing will take place.
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/nirav/
India in Poll Mode, BJP Surges Ahead
India in Poll Mode, BJP Surges Ahead:
In the 2019 elections, BJP may not give tickets to veteran leaders. Although this has not been finalized, but there are indications that many leaders, including LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri can be denied tickets. As far as UP is concerned, at least two dozen MPs, including Sakshi Maharaj, are not being considered favorably for the ticket.
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-meet/
PICTURE: Airbus shows off second BelugaXL
Airbus has shown off the second high-capacity BelugaXL transport after the aircraft emerged from painting at Toulouse. The aircraft – MSN1853 – carries the similar ‘beluga whale’ paint scheme of the initial airframe, MSN1824, which began its flight-test campaign in July last year. Airbus had previously indicated that MSN1853 would be the first to enter […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/picture-airbus-shows-off-second-belugaxl/
Virgin Atlantic to make South American debut by serving Sao Paulo
Virgin Atlantic is to enter the South American market with a new route from London to Sao Paulo next year. The UK carrier says it will offer a daily service between Heathrow and Guarulhos with a Boeing 787 in a five-class configuration. Cirium schedules data indicates that Virgin Atlantic will compete with British Airways and […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/virgin-atlantic-to-make-south-american-debut-by-serving-sao-paulo/
Former Delta executive nominated to lead FAA
Former Delta executive nominated to lead FAA:
The White House plans to nominate former Delta Air Lines senior vice-president of flight operations Steve Dickson to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The nomination comes more than a year since the end of previous FAA administrator Michael Huerta’s term, and at a time when the aviation regulator is under scrutiny for its certification of […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/former-delta-executive-nominated-to-lead-faa/
Jet Airways Nosedives Further, No Respite in Sight, 41 Planes Remain
Jet Airways Nosedives Further, No Respite in Sight, 41 Planes Remain:
Recent Tweets on Jet Airways: President (NAG) National Aviators Guild, a registered pilots union of Jet airways threatens the management that if due salaries will not be disbursed and concrete decisions are not taken soon, union pilots of Jet airways will stop flying from 1st of April DGCA Sources: DGCA held a meeting with domestic […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/nosedive/
Tuesday 19 March 2019
Jet Airways’ fleet dwindles as grounding grows
Jet Airways has grounded another six aircraft, raising the number of grounded aircraft to at least 48 for defaults on lease payments. In a 19 March stock exchange disclosure, Jet says one of the six aircraft is operated by its subsidiary Jet Lite. Prior to this groundings have been concentrated on Jet Airways. The airline’s […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/jet-airways-fleet-dwindles-as-grounding-grows/
India in Poll Mode, BJP Surges Ahead
In the 2019 elections, BJP may not give tickets to veteran leaders. Although this has not been finalized, but there are indications that many leaders, including LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri can be denied tickets. As far as UP is concerned, at least two dozen MPs, including Sakshi Maharaj, are not being considered favorably for the ticket.
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-meet/
Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed as Lokpal
Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed as Lokpal:
Updated Tue, 19 Mar 2019 President Ramnath Kovind has appointed Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh, a former Judge of the Supreme Court, on Tuesday. He has been appointed the first Lokpal of the country. Justice Ghosh, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Former […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pinaki/
Congress-AAP Coalition in Delhi Ruled Out
Congress-AAP Coalition in Delhi Ruled Out:
The Congress has refused to form an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi and the two parties are not in talks with each other, AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday (March 20). Talking to reporters, he claimed media reports stating that talks between the AAP and the […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-has-refused/
Former Delta executive nominated to lead FAA
The White House plans to nominate former Delta Air Lines senior vice-president of flight operations Steve Dickson to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The nomination comes more than a year since the end of previous FAA administrator Michael Huerta’s term, and at a time when the aviation regulator is under scrutiny for its certification of […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/former-delta-executive-nominated-to-lead-faa/
Jet Airways Nosedives Further, No Respite in Sight, 41 Planes Remain
Recent Tweets on Jet Airways: President (NAG) National Aviators Guild, a registered pilots union of Jet airways threatens the management that if due salaries will not be disbursed and concrete decisions are not taken soon, union pilots of Jet airways will stop flying from 1st of April DGCA Sources: DGCA held a meeting with domestic […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/nosedive/
Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose appointed as Lokpal
Updated Tue, 19 Mar 2019 President Ramnath Kovind has appointed Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh, a former Judge of the Supreme Court, on Tuesday. He has been appointed the first Lokpal of the country. Justice Ghosh, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Former […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pinaki/
Congress-AAP Coalition in Delhi Ruled Out
The Congress has refused to form an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi and the two parties are not in talks with each other, AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday (March 20). Talking to reporters, he claimed media reports stating that talks between the AAP and the […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-has-refused/
Air Canada removes 737 Max flights until July
Air Canada removes 737 Max flights until July:
Air Canada is removing flights on Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its bookings until 1 July as the airline is uncertain how long the 24 Max 8 aircraft in its fleet will remain grounded for safety reasons. The Montreal-based airline says the 737 Max impacts 6% of its planned flights, so it has adjusted its […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/air-canada-removes-737-max-flights-until-july/
Corsair to lease A330neos and go all-Airbus under new owner Intro
Corsair to lease A330neos and go all-Airbus under new owner Intro:
French carrier Corsair is to phase out its Boeing aircraft over the next five years, in favour of an expanded, all-Airbus fleet which includes a trio of leased A330-900s. Under a strategy unveiled by new majority owner Intro Aviation, the airline will grow from its current seven long-haul aircraft to 13 by 2023. Each of […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/corsair-to-lease-a330neos-and-go-all-airbus-under-new-owner-intro/
Air Canada removes 737 Max flights until July
Air Canada is removing flights on Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its bookings until 1 July as the airline is uncertain how long the 24 Max 8 aircraft in its fleet will remain grounded for safety reasons. The Montreal-based airline says the 737 Max impacts 6% of its planned flights, so it has adjusted its […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/air-canada-removes-737-max-flights-until-july/
Corsair to lease A330neos and go all-Airbus under new owner Intro
French carrier Corsair is to phase out its Boeing aircraft over the next five years, in favour of an expanded, all-Airbus fleet which includes a trio of leased A330-900s. Under a strategy unveiled by new majority owner Intro Aviation, the airline will grow from its current seven long-haul aircraft to 13 by 2023. Each of […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/corsair-to-lease-a330neos-and-go-all-airbus-under-new-owner-intro/
Taiwan’s Starlux firms A350 order
Taiwan’s Starlux firms A350 order:
New Taiwanese operator Starlux Airlines has firmed the agreement for 17 Airbus A350s previously unveiled during last year’s Farnborough air show. Starlux is taking 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s. All the twinjets are exclusively powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The carrier plans to deploy these aircraft on its long-haul services from Taipei to Europe […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/taiwans-starlux-firms-a350-order/
Boeing chief reinforces safety focus in open letter
Boeing chief reinforces safety focus in open letter:
Boeing chairman, president and chief executive Dennis Muilenburg has released an open letter to airlines, passengers and the aviation community reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety, as most of the global fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft enters its second week of groundings. The letter repeatedly affirmed Boeing’s commitment to safety, and its unity with […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-chief-reinforces-safety-focus-in-open-letter/
Taiwan’s Starlux firms A350 order
New Taiwanese operator Starlux Airlines has firmed the agreement for 17 Airbus A350s previously unveiled during last year’s Farnborough air show. Starlux is taking 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s. All the twinjets are exclusively powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The carrier plans to deploy these aircraft on its long-haul services from Taipei to Europe […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/taiwans-starlux-firms-a350-order/
Porpoising ATR lost nose-wheels in high-speed landing
Porpoising ATR lost nose-wheels in high-speed landing:
Pilots of a White Airways ATR 72-600 failed to follow sterile cockpit procedures and allowed the aircraft to gain excessive energy before the turboprop porpoised on touchdown at Lisbon, suffering serious damage. As the aircraft, operating a TAP Portugal service, descended towards runway 21 it encountered rain and winds gusting up to 20kt, although the […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/porpoising-atr-lost-nose-wheels-in-high-speed-landing/
Chowkidar game round one: BJP wins, Cong way behind
Chowkidar game round one: BJP wins, Cong way behind:
BJP wins Chowkidar game on Twitter handsomely with over 1.5 million tweets The Prime Minister Narendra Modi had posted a tweet where he asked every Indian to be a ‘Chowkidar’ against corruption, social evils, and dirt on Saturday. A day later, he added the ‘Chowkidar’ prefix to his name. Soon after, the BJP leaders and […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/chowkidar-game/
Monday 18 March 2019
Boeing chief reinforces safety focus in open letter
Boeing chairman, president and chief executive Dennis Muilenburg has released an open letter to airlines, passengers and the aviation community reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety, as most of the global fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft enters its second week of groundings. The letter repeatedly affirmed Boeing’s commitment to safety, and its unity with […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-chief-reinforces-safety-focus-in-open-letter/
TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro
TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro:
TUI has sold its majority stake in French leisure carrier Corsair to German investment firm Intro Aviation, following through on the agreement-in-principle struck in October 2018. Intro has acquired a 53% in Corsair, says TUI, which will “initially” retain a 27% stake, while Corsair employees hold 20%. Financial details of the transaction have not been […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tui-confirms-sale-of-majority-stake-in-corsair-to-intro-2/
TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro
TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro:
TUI has sold its majority stake in French leisure carrier Corsair to German investment firm Intro Aviation, following through on the agreement-in-principle struck in October 2018. Intro has acquired a 53% in Corsair, says TUI, which will “initially” retain a 27% stake, while Corsair employees hold 20%. Financial details of the transaction have not been […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tui-confirms-sale-of-majority-stake-in-corsair-to-intro/
Porpoising ATR lost nose-wheels in high-speed landing
Pilots of a White Airways ATR 72-600 failed to follow sterile cockpit procedures and allowed the aircraft to gain excessive energy before the turboprop porpoised on touchdown at Lisbon, suffering serious damage. As the aircraft, operating a TAP Portugal service, descended towards runway 21 it encountered rain and winds gusting up to 20kt, although the […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/porpoising-atr-lost-nose-wheels-in-high-speed-landing-2/
Porpoising ATR lost nose-wheels in high-speed landing
Pilots of a White Airways ATR 72-600 failed to follow sterile cockpit procedures and allowed the aircraft to gain excessive energy before the turboprop porpoised on touchdown at Lisbon, suffering serious damage. As the aircraft, operating a TAP Portugal service, descended towards runway 21 it encountered rain and winds gusting up to 20kt, although the […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/porpoising-atr-lost-nose-wheels-in-high-speed-landing/
Chowkidar game round one: BJP wins, Cong way behind
BJP wins Chowkidar game on Twitter handsomely with over 1.5 million tweets The Prime Minister Narendra Modi had posted a tweet where he asked every Indian to be a ‘Chowkidar’ against corruption, social evils, and dirt on Saturday. A day later, he added the ‘Chowkidar’ prefix to his name. Soon after, the BJP leaders and […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/chowkidar-game/
Jet Airways to miss interest payment, grounds four more jets
Jet Airways to miss interest payment, grounds four more jets:
Jet Airways has delayed paying interest on debentures coming due on 19 March, and grounded four more jets over defaults on lease rentals as the carrier’s cash crunch show little sign of abating. The carrier disclosed that its interest payments “will be delayed owing to temporary liquidity constraints” in a stock exchange statement. It did […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/jet-airways-to-miss-interest-payment-grounds-four-more-jets/
Mayawati tells Congress not to spread confusion, no coalition with it
Mayawati tells Congress not to spread confusion, no coalition with it:
BSP supremo Mayawati has attacked the Congress in a big way. Mayawati said that there is no coalition with Congress; it should not spread confusion. We are alone capable of fighting the BJP.
source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/cofuse/
EasyJet pulls out of Alitalia privatisation process
EasyJet has given up its interest in Alitalia. The UK low-cost airline had been discussions with Italian rail operator Ferrovie and US carrier Delta Air Lines about potentially forming a consortium to take over the Italian flag carrier, but has now decided to “withdraw from the process”, it says. EasyJet has not given a reason […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/easyjet-pulls-out-of-alitalia-privatisation-process-2/
EasyJet pulls out of Alitalia privatisation process
EasyJet has given up its interest in Alitalia. The UK low-cost airline had been discussions with Italian rail operator Ferrovie and US carrier Delta Air Lines about potentially forming a consortium to take over the Italian flag carrier, but has now decided to “withdraw from the process”, it says. EasyJet has not given a reason […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/easyjet-pulls-out-of-alitalia-privatisation-process/
TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro
TUI has sold its majority stake in French leisure carrier Corsair to German investment firm Intro Aviation, following through on the agreement-in-principle struck in October 2018. Intro has acquired a 53% in Corsair, says TUI, which will “initially” retain a 27% stake, while Corsair employees hold 20%. Financial details of the transaction have not been […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tui-confirms-sale-of-majority-stake-in-corsair-to-intro/
TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro
TUI has sold its majority stake in French leisure carrier Corsair to German investment firm Intro Aviation, following through on the agreement-in-principle struck in October 2018. Intro has acquired a 53% in Corsair, says TUI, which will “initially” retain a 27% stake, while Corsair employees hold 20%. Financial details of the transaction have not been […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tui-confirms-sale-of-majority-stake-in-corsair-to-intro-2/
Ethiopian 737 flight data shows ‘similarities’ to Lion Air crash
Ethiopian 737 flight data shows ‘similarities’ to Lion Air crash:
Data retrieved from the recently crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 shows “clear similarities” with the October 2018 crash of a Lion Air aircraft, according to Ethiopian transport minister Dagmawit Moges. The similarities were noted after an initial review of information retrieved from the crashed Ethiopian aircraft’s flight data recorder, Moges said on 17 […]
source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-737-flight-data-shows-similarities-to-lion-air-crash/
‘Ethiopia Airlines crash had ‘clear similarity’ with Lion Air crash’: Official
‘Ethiopia Airlines crash had ‘clear similarity’ with Lion Air crash’: Official: 
Ethiopia Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges said the black box from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people last week is in good condition.
Moges told reporters on Sunday evening that data so far shows there is a “clear similarity” between that crash and an earlier one in Indonesia that involved the same type of plane.
Officials said victims hailed from 35 different countries were killed when the Nairobi-bound plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
The United States and other countries grounded Boeing 737 Max 8 planes after they were involved in both the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash and an earlier Lion Air crash in Indonesia.
The U.S.-based Boeing faces the challenge of proving the jets are safe to fly amid suspicions that faulty sensors and software contributed to the two crashes in less than six months.
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Thousands mourned the Ethiopian plane crash victims on Sunday, accompanying 17 empty caskets draped in the national flag through the streets of the capital as some victims’ relatives fainted and fell to the ground.
The service came one day after officials began delivering bags of earth to family members of the victims. Because of the lengthy identification process, they likely won’t receive remains of loved ones anytime soon.
Family members confirmed they were given a 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) sack of scorched earth taken from the crash site. Many relatives already have gathered at the rural, dusty crash site outside Ethiopia’s capital.
Elias Bilew said he had worked with one of the victims, Sintayehu Shafi, for the past eight years.
“He was such a good person,” Bilew said. “He doesn’t deserve this. He was the pillar for his whole family.”
French investigators said Saturday night that they had successfully downloaded the cockpit recorder data and had transferred it to the Ethiopian investigation team without listening to the audio files. Work on the flight data recorder resumed Sunday but no additional details were given.
Experts from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the plane’s manufacturer Boeing are among those involved in the investigation.
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has said satellite-based tracking data shows that the movements of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 were similar to those of Lion Air Flight 610, which crashed off Indonesia in October, killing 189 people. Both involved Boeing 737 Max 8 planes.
The planes in both crashes flew with erratic altitude changes that could indicate the pilots struggled to control the aircraft. Shortly after their takeoffs, both crews tried to return to the airports but crashed.
The United States and many other countries have now grounded the Max 8s as the U.S.-based company faces the challenge of proving the jets are safe to fly amid suspicions that faulty sensors and software contributed to the two crashes that killed hundreds in less than six months.
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