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Despite Overflight Bans, Qatar Airways Carries On

With tensions simmering between Qatar and its Middle East neighbors, the award-winning airline says its schedule has not been severly impacted.

Regulations and Government

Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time

First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication

'Hypoxia-like' Events Stop F-35A Flights at Luke Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force cancelled local flying operations of the F-35A variant of the fighter to investigate the root cause of incidents.

Paris Airshow Preview

The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

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L3 Eyes Pilot Shortage as it Builds Training Business

Newly rebranded L3 Commercial Training Solutions has already cornered a large share of the airline pilot training and simulator markets.

Training and Workforce

U.S. Military Places Order for More of BAE's Guidance Sections

The company announced a $180.5 million follow-on order from the Navy for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.

WTO’s Latest Ruling a Mixed Bag for Boeing, Airbus

Both companies claim victory in long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and EU

Regulations and Government

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry

First Flight of Airbus A330neo Expected By End of Summer

First pair of Trent 7000s to arrive from Rolls-Royce imminently

Boeing Makes The Case For Its New Midsize Airplane

Consultations with 57 airlines convince airframer to pursue two-member family occupying a capacity range of 220 to 270 seats

Air India Privatization Back on Government’s Agenda

While debts at national carrier mount, ministers consider alternative ownership

Unanswered Questions over Electronics Ban Irk IATA

Association DG Alexandre de Juniac criticizes governments for failure to consult with industry

Pentagon: China Is 'Closing the Gap' in Air Power with U.S.

New developments slowly erode the technical advantage the U.S. military enjoys, the Pentagon states in annual China report to Congress.

Through Upgrades, Boeing Envisions Longer Utility of the F-15

The U.S. Air Force plans to fly the F-15E Strike Eagle into the 2040s, but the F-15C/D air superiority fighter faces a shorter time horizon.

ATR Creates Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter Unit

Appoints company finance veteran Karine Guenan to lead the division

L-3 Wescam Offers Quick-fit ISR Consoles

Imagery from the company’s sensor and targeting turrets can be actioned onboard.

First Japanese-assembled F-35A Is Rolled Out

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is the key contractor, but is also leading Japan’s own stealth fighter development.

Mitsubishi Tries To Make Up Lost Time With MRJ Regional Jet

Mitsubishi engineers are working on design changes to overcome possible certification issues.

China Shows FTC-2000 Fighter-Trainer for Sudan

The MiG-21 derivative has been heavily modified.

Trump Promises 'Air Travel Revolution' By Restructuring FAA

In a White House event, the President painted a bleak picture of the state of the U.S. air traffic control system the FAA manages.

Regulations and Government

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