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Braathens Regional Looking to Expand ATR Fleet, Drops A220s

The Sweden-based regional airline targets CO2-free flight operations by 2030.

Putin Calls for Additional Su-57s and Mi-28NMs

While it has been acknowledged that the Sukhoi Su-57 has some way to go before fully entering service, the order for the VKS is being increased

Safety and Education Take Center Stage at RACCA

FAA and NTSB members were among the presenters, but the industry must reach a broader D.C. audience.

Ghana, Ethiopian Airlines To Establish Carrier in West Africa

The Ghanian government and the private sector would control a 51-percent share in the new West African airline, while Ethiopian holds the balance.

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Air Canada in Talks To Acquire Parent of Rival Air Transat

The Canadian flag carrier’s acquisition of Transat would consolidate its foothold at Montreal Trudeau Airport.

Boeing Completes Max Software Update

The U.S. airframer has conducted more than 360 hours of flight-testing on the 737 Max with updated MCAS software.

Prospect of Further Strikes Threaten Taiwanese Carriers

EVA flight attendants and China Airlines pilots prepare for another round of work action.

Emirates Results Reflect a Wider Malaise in Middle East

Airline traffic fell 0.8 percent in the Middle East region last year.

FAA Chief Faults Boeing for Lack of Clarity on MCAS

Dan Elwell testified that the FAA expects Boeing to submit a software update in about a week.

Virgin Galactic Is 'Coming Home' to NM Spaceport

Company founder Sir Richard Branson announced plans to move Virgin Galactic’s headquarters and flight operations to Spaceport America this summer.

Big Changes in Store for Mitsubishi’s Next MRJ Derivative

The smaller of the two MRJs will get a makeover to better suit U.S. airline needs.

Dutch Government Sets Rates for New Aviation Tax

The draft bill would help meet a commitment for a “greening” of the Netherlands’ tax regime.

Sustainability and Environment

BriteCloud Expendable Decoy Selected for ANG Testing

Leonardo's active jamming decoy is to be tested on U.S. F-16s and, if successful, could be adopted fleetwide to improve the aircraft's defenses.

New Missiles for the ‘Bear’ and ‘Blackjack’

Russia's missile industry is developing new air-launched weapons to equip the recently upgraded Tu-95MSM and Tu-160M strategic bombers.

King Aerospace Preps Kirtland AFB Facility for NNSA Contract

King Aerospace will launch aircraft maintenance and support operations May 17 for the nuclear watchdog’s fleet of 737 and DC-9 “Combi” aircraft.

Common Interiors To Enhance Lufthansa Group Fleet Flexibility

Each Lufthansa Group carrier will have common business and premium economy cabin fittings, allowing flexible distribution of aircraft.

Air France To Trim Domestic Network To Stem Losses

France’s flag carrier points to strong competition from high-speed trains and low-cost carriers for deepening losses on domestic routes.

USAF to Activate ‘Stealth’ Aggressor Unit

Early F-35s are to be assigned to an aggressor squadron to permit the replication of potential fifth-generation threat types.

Training and Workforce

Qinetiq-led Team Selected for Canadian UAV Requirement

Qinetiq will provide and operate UMS Skeldar V-200 UAVs aboard Royal Canadian Navy ships, as well as support land special operations forces

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China’s ‘Big Three’ Get Set To Do Battle at Daxing International

A change of CAAC policy allows Air China to gain a foothold at both Beijing Airports.

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