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Indian Navy Charts Independent Course for Carrier Fighter

The service is seeking about 20 twin-engine jets for the second indigenous aircraft carrier.

December 14, 2016

Alaska Air Group Closes on Virgin America Acquisition

Combined fleet now consists of some 280 aircraft averaging 8.5 years of age

December 14, 2016

Bombardier’s CS300 Enters Service with Air Baltic

First service takes 145-seat jet from Riga to Amsterdam hours before Bombardier announces model gained FAA type validation

December 14, 2016

U.S. Stops Saudi Arms Sale; First F-15SAs Arrive in Kingdom

The White House has blocked a Saudi request for precision-guided bombs out of concern for civilian casualties in Yemen. The UK government may follow suit.

Regulations and Government

December 14, 2016

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U.S. Will Buy No More Russian Helos for Afghans

Instead, the U.S. will supply Sikorsky Black Hawks for the Afghan Army.

December 13, 2016

EFVS Final Rule Allows ‘No Natural Vision’ Landings

Under the new FAA rule pilots can continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD.

December 13, 2016

Boeing Defense Leadership Will Move to Washington, D.C. Area

The manufacturer said it is relocating the corporate headquarters of its St. Louis-based defense group to be closer to the U.S. capital.

December 13, 2016

Boeing, Iran Air Announce Deal Worth $16.6 Billion

Conclusion of firm order could hang on support of incoming U.S. administration

December 12, 2016

PIA Grounds ATR Fleet for Inspection Following Crash

Authorities suspect engine trouble caused December 7 crash of PIA ATR 42

December 12, 2016

Aerospace Icon Senator John Glenn Flies West

On Feb. 20, 1962, strapped into a cramped Mercury capsule, 40-year-old Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth.

December 12, 2016

Boeing Details Latest 777 Production Rate Cut

Announces plans to lower production rate to five per month in August

December 12, 2016

Canada Chooses Airbus C295W for Search and Rescue

Major win for best-selling twin turboprop over rival C-27J, and the new Embraer KC-390 jet, after a long evaluation.

December 9, 2016

Airline Profits Set To Peak In 2016 then Slip in 2017, Says IATA

Total profits for IATA member airlines will be lower than anticipated in 2016 at $35.6 billion, with rising oil prices set to dent figures for 2017.

December 8, 2016

Bombardier, Philippines Airlines Conclude Q400 Order

The Philippines flag carrier has placed a firm order for five Q400s with purchase rights for an additional seven aircraft.

December 8, 2016

Boeing Starts Final Assembly of 787-10

Latest development milestone reached in time for first flight next year

December 8, 2016

China’s Lucky Air To Launch LCC with Help of State Agencies

Chengdu Shenniao Airlines to start Boeing 737-800 operations in first quarter

December 7, 2016

Bodies And FDR Recovered From ATR 42 Crash In Pakistan

All 47 occupants pronounced dead

December 7, 2016

Aerospace Association Head 'Wary' about ATC Restructuring

Separating the FAA from its responsibility for air traffic control could disrupt progress toward ATC modernization, Melcher says.

December 7, 2016

Georgia Aviation Maintenance School Draws FAA Fire

Atlanta Technicial College had the plug pulled on its aviation maintenance technology program after the FAA uncovered shoddy record keeping.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 7, 2016

African Airlines Mull Options To Combat 'Mega-competitors'

Consensus reached on need for Pan-African alliance

December 6, 2016

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