Aerospace & Defense

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Swedes Accept First NH90 for ASW after Long Delay

Troubled program will eventually comprise nine each for SAR and ASW.

Aircraft

December 29, 2015

Tarmac Rule Increases Overall Passenger Delays, Study Finds

The study by researchers at Dartmouth College and MIT recommends the Department of Transportation modify the current tarmac delay rule.

Airlines

December 29, 2015

United Pushes China Expansion After Hitting Roadblocks in India

United Airlines is expanding services to secondary Chinese cities while seeking to grow Indian service in alliance with Air India.

Airlines

December 28, 2015

Northrop Grumman Chosen for Maritime Drone Demonstrator

The company will build and test a medium-sized unmanned aircraft that would be capable of operating from U.S. Navy destroyers and other vessels.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

December 28, 2015

Videos

AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.

Safety

December 28, 2015

African Carriers Set for More Losses in 2016, Says IATA

Weak commodity prices, conflict and an unfriendly regulatory environment are all hurting African airlines.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 24, 2015

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed for Another Year

First delivery now scheduled for second quarter of 2018

Aircraft

December 24, 2015

Huerta, James To Highlight Milestone WAI Conference

More than $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, pushing the total scholarships awarded over the past 20 years to more than $10 million.

December 23, 2015

Alternatives Exist to Funding the FAA, Watchdog Agency Says

Allowing the FAA to issue bonds, charge fees or spinning off its Air Traffic Organization are options, says Government Accountability Office.

Regulations and Government

December 23, 2015

Europe's ATM Master Plan Update Anticipates Less Air Traffic

Achieving an optimal air traffic management system will require an investment of €18 billion to €26 billion through 2035, Sesar JU estimates.

ATC

December 22, 2015

Industry Coalition Outlines Concerns With New LightSquared Test Plan

LightSquared has emerged from bankruptcy and is forging ahead on a test plan it says will protect GPS receivers from interference.

Avionics

December 22, 2015

HAI To Salute Individuals, Organizations for Excellence

The 2016 winners have trained thousands, been involved in marine and mouton rescue missions and developed instrument approaches.

Rotorcraft

December 22, 2015

Airbus To Acquire Flight Support Group Navtech

Navtech produces electronic flight bag systems, as well as aeronautical charts, navigation data and software for flight performance and crew planning,

Avionics

December 22, 2015

Boeing, FAA Reach Settlement on Regulatory Compliance Issues

The manufacturer will pay a $12 million fine to resolve 'multiple pending and potential' civil penalties from the FAA.

Regulations and Government

December 22, 2015

Waypoint Signs Leaseback Deal with Omni Helicopters

Waypoint sees significant long-term demand in Brazil despite current market conditions.

Rotorcraft

December 22, 2015

Finmeccanica Ready To Start New Year With New Structure

Italian aerospace, defense and security group Finmeccanica now consists of four sectors and seven new divisions.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 22, 2015

Authorities Approve Bombardier CS100 Training Devices

Qualification of the CS100 full-flight simulator and flight training device follows type certitication of the narrowbody airliner.

Training and Workforce

December 22, 2015

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.

Safety

December 21, 2015

NetJets Pilots Approve New Contract

The ratification culminated more than two years of often contentious contract negotiations.

Charter & Fractional

December 21, 2015

First NATO RQ-4B Global Hawk Takes Flight in California

Manufacturer Northrop Grumman expects to deliver the first of five AGS aircraft to Italy's Sigonella Air Base next year.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

December 21, 2015

Aerospace & Defense

Latest

Swedes Accept First NH90 for ASW after Long Delay

Troubled program will eventually comprise nine each for SAR and ASW.

Tarmac Rule Increases Overall Passenger Delays, Study Finds

The study by researchers at Dartmouth College and MIT recommends the Department of Transportation modify the current tarmac delay rule.

United Pushes China Expansion After Hitting Roadblocks in India

United Airlines is expanding services to secondary Chinese cities while seeking to grow Indian service in alliance with Air India.

Northrop Grumman Chosen for Maritime Drone Demonstrator

The company will build and test a medium-sized unmanned aircraft that would be capable of operating from U.S. Navy destroyers and other vessels.

Videos

More Articles

AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.

African Carriers Set for More Losses in 2016, Says IATA

Weak commodity prices, conflict and an unfriendly regulatory environment are all hurting African airlines.

Mitsubishi MRJ Delayed for Another Year

First delivery now scheduled for second quarter of 2018

Huerta, James To Highlight Milestone WAI Conference

More than $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, pushing the total scholarships awarded over the past 20 years to more than $10 million.

Alternatives Exist to Funding the FAA, Watchdog Agency Says

Allowing the FAA to issue bonds, charge fees or spinning off its Air Traffic Organization are options, says Government Accountability Office.

Europe's ATM Master Plan Update Anticipates Less Air Traffic

Achieving an optimal air traffic management system will require an investment of €18 billion to €26 billion through 2035, Sesar JU estimates.

Industry Coalition Outlines Concerns With New LightSquared Test Plan

LightSquared has emerged from bankruptcy and is forging ahead on a test plan it says will protect GPS receivers from interference.

HAI To Salute Individuals, Organizations for Excellence

The 2016 winners have trained thousands, been involved in marine and mouton rescue missions and developed instrument approaches.

Airbus To Acquire Flight Support Group Navtech

Navtech produces electronic flight bag systems, as well as aeronautical charts, navigation data and software for flight performance and crew planning,

Boeing, FAA Reach Settlement on Regulatory Compliance Issues

The manufacturer will pay a $12 million fine to resolve 'multiple pending and potential' civil penalties from the FAA.

Waypoint Signs Leaseback Deal with Omni Helicopters

Waypoint sees significant long-term demand in Brazil despite current market conditions.

Finmeccanica Ready To Start New Year With New Structure

Italian aerospace, defense and security group Finmeccanica now consists of four sectors and seven new divisions.

Authorities Approve Bombardier CS100 Training Devices

Qualification of the CS100 full-flight simulator and flight training device follows type certitication of the narrowbody airliner.

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.

NetJets Pilots Approve New Contract

The ratification culminated more than two years of often contentious contract negotiations.

First NATO RQ-4B Global Hawk Takes Flight in California

Manufacturer Northrop Grumman expects to deliver the first of five AGS aircraft to Italy's Sigonella Air Base next year.

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