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Philippines Turns to UK’s NATS for More Airport Capacity

Abandons plans for another runway at Manila's Aquino International Airport

September 10, 2015

Unhappy Australia Joins Study of Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade

Army hopes its 22 Tigers will be more reliable and less expensive to operate after a planned mid-life update.

September 10, 2015

Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway

September 10, 2015

Chinese Investors Sign for MA-60 Line in Russia

New factory would produce 50 turboprops a year

September 9, 2015

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Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.

September 9, 2015

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

Northrop Grumman Eyes Accelerated JStars Timeline

Teamed with Gulfstream and L-3, Northrop Grumman believes its JStars platform could be ready well ahead of current USAF plans.

September 8, 2015

A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification

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

September 8, 2015

Lebanon May Get Armed Super Tucanos Despite Instability

Lebanon would be the second country to receive the Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft nominated by the U.S. to bolster security.

September 8, 2015

Latest Pilot Strike at Lufthansa Disrupts Long-Haul Schedule

Plans for more strikes to target short-haul services

September 8, 2015

Indo-Russian Deal for 200 Kamovs Makes Progress

India’s first private helicopter venture gains steam at Nagpur, as Reliance prepares for production.

September 8, 2015

Lufthansa Sues its Pilots’ Union, Pledges Hiring Freeze

Latest strike to ground 1,000 flights on Wednesday

September 8, 2015

U-2 Pioneers Open-mission Systems for U.S. Air Force

Sixty years after its first flight, the fabled spyplane is the testbed for revolutionary plug-and-play technology.

September 6, 2015

Russian Military Still Funding High-Speed Rotorcraft

Debut of Mi-24 testbed at MAKS; full development machine to follow in 2018

September 3, 2015

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

Northrop Grumman Wins Army Countermeasures Contract

The Common Infrared Countermeasures Systems will eventually protect hundreds of helicopters and other aircraft from missile threats.

September 1, 2015

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