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DOT IG: Privatized ATC Systems Safe, but Lack R&D Efforts

The report found that separating air navigation and safety/regulatory functions has not affected safety.

September 9, 2015

A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification

Higher max takeoff weight increases range to 7,250 nautical miles

September 8, 2015

Latest Pilot Strike at Lufthansa Disrupts Long-Haul Schedule

Plans for more strikes to target short-haul services

September 8, 2015

Lufthansa Sues its Pilots’ Union, Pledges Hiring Freeze

Latest strike to ground 1,000 flights on Wednesday

September 8, 2015

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EASA Proposes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

The main focus of the new training standards is for those who intend to pursue a career as an airline transport-rated pilot.

Regulations and Government

September 3, 2015

Mitsubishi MRJ Set for Late October First Flight

Company expects to finish final aircraft-level ground testing and inspection by end of this month

September 2, 2015

BMI Regional, Loganair To ‘Rationalize’ Operations

Headquarters consolidation, relocation of maintenance facility among changes proposed by new parent company

September 2, 2015

FAA Names Two Executives to Head Unmanned Aircraft Effort

Gibson and Lawrence replace the former manager of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, formed in 2012.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 2, 2015

Korean Air Pilots Protest Influx of Malaysian Flight Crew

Fear secondment plan will further delay promotions

September 1, 2015

Aeroflot To Absorb Rival Airline Transaero

Flag carrier to control more than half the Russian market

September 1, 2015

TCAS, ADS-B Unreliable on East Coast During September

Airspace affected is over Virginia, North and South Caroline, Georgia and Florida.

September 1, 2015

Torqued: Routine Manual Deviations Can Have Major Safety Consequences

The mechanics were candid about the maintenance errors that began the chain of events that ultimately led to the in-flight emergency.

September 1, 2015

Rebuilt Flybe Flies Higher With Improved Load Factors

UK airline is still looking to offload seven Embraer 195 jets.

August 31, 2015

Airline Pilots Union: Drones Could be Link in Accident Chain

The Air Line Pilots Association supports legislation that would give the FAA more power to regulate recreational drones.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 31, 2015

Major U.S. Carriers Air Further Charges in Subsidies Dispute

The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies alleges that UAE governments prop up their state-owned airlines in contravention of open skies pacts.

August 28, 2015

Boeing Settles on Basic Design of New 777-9 Airliner

The manufacturer announced that it has reached the 'firm configuration' milestone and remains on track for first delivery in 2020.

August 27, 2015

Airbus Declares Goal of Matching Boeing's Fleet in Russia

The manufacturer does not expect major disruptions to fleet plans by Aeroflot and Transaero, Russia's two largest airlines.

August 27, 2015

FAA Rewrites Survey and Data Collection Standards

The revised standards include runway and stopway data, navigational aid data, obstruction data and data on various airport features.

August 26, 2015

Norway's ATM Agency Signs Up for Remote Tower Service

Air navigation service provider Avinor has plans for remote control of up to 15 or more airports from one location.

August 26, 2015

Russia's UAC Awaits Kremlin Approval To Build Turboprop

At the MAKS airshow, UAC president Yuri Slyusar said he favors restarting production of the Ilyushin Il-114 twin turboprop airliner.

August 26, 2015

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