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Leading Drone Maker DJI Takes Aim at Competitor Over Patents

The dominant provider of small multi-rotor drones alleges patent infringement by Hong Kong-based Yuneec International, an upstart competitor.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Composites Facing Production Pinch

Hexcel striving to solve manufacturing lead time, cost challenges for higher narrowbody outputs

Rival Hybrid Airship Programs Gain Momentum

Lockheed Martin announced a letter of intent to purchase, while HAV is preparing to fly the Airlander 10

FAA Raises Small UAS Blanket Altitude Limit to 400 Feet

The move doubles the blanket altitude permitted for small unmanned aircraft that are not model aircraft.

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KLM Launches New Biofuel Initiative with Embraer 190

Airline aims to cut CO2 emissions by 20 percent by 2020

Brussels Airport Ready to Reopen, Possibly by Weekend

Airport authorities await ‘political’ approval for restart

Boeing Commercial To Slash 4,000 Jobs by Mid-Year

Blames pricing pressure from Airbus for latest cost-cutting push

AirMap Unveils Drone Digital Flight Notice Network

AirMap allows airport operators to view unmanned aircraft system flight notices submitted by drone operators.

Bakersfield Airport Launches Major Rehab Program

In service since 1926 Meadows Field is set to receive the biggest makeover in its history.

Authorities Probe Possible Security Lapse in Egyptair Hijacking

Incident raises new questions about Egyptian airport security

FAA: Aircraft-UAS Encounters Continue To Rise in U.S.

Aircraft pilots, ATC personnel and others reported 583 possible hazardsor encounters with UASs in U.S. airspace between August 22 and January 31.

Regulations and Government

JetBlue Protests 'Immunized' Joint Ventures of Legacy Airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation should periodically review immunized joint ventures to ensure carriers keep their promises, JetBlue says.

Bombardier CSeries Airliner Nears Entry-Into-Service with Swiss

Bombardier CSeries Airliner Nears Entry-Into-Service with Swiss

See How Qatar Airways’ Airbus A380 Delivers Ultra-Luxurious Air Travel

See How Qatar Airways’ Airbus A380 Delivers Ultra-Luxurious Air Travel

Australia Confirms Mozambique Debris Came from MH370

Pieces consistent with Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777

Aircraft Smoking Ban Extended to e-Cigarettes

The agency has always interpreted the existing smoking ban to prohibit e-cigarettes, but new rule explicity codifies this.

Regulations and Government

New Tower Lighting Standards Literally for the Birds

Previous FAA standards for tower lighting allowed white and red steady-burning lights, the latter of which was found to attracts migratory birds.

Regulations and Government

Airline Executives Defend ATC Reform at U.S. Chamber Event

'Those who understand the system best' support the establishment of an independent ATC organization, said American Airlines CEO Doug Parker.

C Series Completes European Route-Proving

CS100 conducts flights between 30 city pairs

Airlines Step Up Pressure on OEMs’ Aftermarket Model

IATA Files complaint with EU over supplier control of repair market

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