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Indonesia To Institute Crackdown on Flying Schools

A 2018 audit shows deficiences at nearly half of Indonesia’s training institutions.

Qatar Airways Qualifies Interest in Africa Investment

Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker says he'll do business only in countries that show good governance.

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Airbus Starts A380 Transition Talks with Labor Groups

The European airframer estimates the superjumbo’s cancellation will result in the loss of as many as 3,500 jobs.

Thales Reports Mixed 2018 Financial Results

The French industrial group reported strong growth in defense and security, but mediocre aerospace results.

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China Ready for Foreign Long-Haul Service to Tier 3 Airports

Authorities plan to welcome international service at provincial airports from airlines based as far afield as the U.S. and Europe.

Investigators Prepare To Analyze FDR from Atlas Air Wreckage

The NTSB expects data from the FDR and CVR from Atlas Air Flight 3591 will help gain insight into the crash of the Boeing 767.

Torqued: In Safety Reports, the Devil Is in the Details

Canadian study finds U.S. regional airlines responsible for majority of runway incursions at Toronto Airport, a fact not mentioned in the media summaries.

Airliner Supplier Sees Growth in Military Vertical Lift

Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier to Airbus and Boeing, sees opportunity in helos, tiltrotors, particularly on defense side.

Bell Working On IFR 407, Finishing 525 This Year

Bell plans to offer IFR 407 as new U.S. Navy training helicopter

New Life for the B-52

The U.S. Air Force is planning on keeping its B-52 strategic bombers for at least another 30 years, and beyond the retirement of the B-1 and B-2.

Sukhoi Delivers Last Classic “Flanker” to Russian MoD

The Komosomolsk-upon-Amur factory revealed that it has delivered the last of the baseline Su-27 "Flanker" family to the Russian forces.

F-35C Achieves IOC; Singapore Details Initial F-35 Buy

The last of the three Lightning II variants to achieve IOC has reached the milestone, while Singapore is now talking numbers for its first F-35 purchase

Pakistani Airspace Reopens as Kashmir Tensions Ease

Several airlines resume regular service.

Search Crews Find CVR from Doomed Atlas Air 767

The NTSB has sent the airplane’s cockpit voice recorder to Washington, D.C., for analysis.

British Airways Parent IAG Orders 18 Boeing 777X Twins

The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024.

February 28, 2019

Rolls-Royce Withdraws from Boeing NMA Competition

Two companies—CFM and Pratt & Whitney—remain in the mix for the propulsion contract for Boeing’s proposed midsize airliner.

February 28, 2019

Boeing Lifts Lid on Loyal Wingman

During the Avalon show in Australia Boeing unveiled its loyal wingman UAV, which is being developed by Boeing Australia in partnership with the government

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 27, 2019

MC-21 Serial Production Delayed Until 2021

Russian officials site sanctions and a need to switch to local suppliers for the Irkut narrowbody’s schedule slip.

February 27, 2019

Boeing Inks Major Deals at Trump-Kim Summit

Orders for a total of 110 Boeing airplanes follow the FAA’s award of a Category 1 safety rating to Vietnam.

February 27, 2019

CHC Delivers Six News AW139s To Australian Air Force

CHC Helicopter will operate six new SAR configured Leonardo AW139s for the Royal Australian Air Force

February 27, 2019

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