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Disappearance of MH370 Officially Declared an Accident

239 passengers and crewmembers presumed dead

January 29, 2015

Lidar System Measures Wake Turbulence at Dubai Airport

Dubai Air Navigation Services is analyzing wake turbulence at Dubai International Airport using a light detection and ranging system.

January 29, 2015

EASA Issues Warnings About Flying in Pakistani Airspace

Restrictions technically apply only to aircraft operating below FL240.

Regulations and Government

January 29, 2015

Mitsubishi, JAL Close on Big MRJ Order

First delivery to JAL scheduled for 2021

January 28, 2015

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Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.

January 28, 2015

Boeing Identifies Order Bridge to 777X

Eyes orders for between 40 and 60 current-generation 777s a year

January 28, 2015

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.

January 28, 2015

Pilots’ Group Urges Caution on Performance-Based Regs

Urges gradual, step-by-step approach to any transition

Regulations and Government

January 28, 2015

U.S. Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 as New Air Force One

The U.S. Air Force will enter into negotiations with Boeing to deliver up to three 747-8s to serve as the new Air Force One.

January 28, 2015

Raytheon Acquires Manufacturer of Small, Tactical Drones

Raytheon acquired Sensitel, manufacturer of the Silver Fox, Manta and Coyote small unmanned aircraft systems.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 27, 2015

Russian Military and Government Take Surplus Il-96 Airliners

The order includes conversions and remodels as well as new aircraft.

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2015

Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations

January 26, 2015

Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.

January 24, 2015

Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation

Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 23, 2015

Aurora Submits Orion Drone for World Endurance Record

Aurora Flight Sciences said its Orion unmanned aircraft system flew for 80 hours during a flight in December.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 23, 2015

Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 23, 2015

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades.

January 22, 2015

UK Regional Airports Demand Access to London

Britain's regional airport lobby tells parliament it needs fairer access to slots and more flexible planning policies.

January 22, 2015

Big Air Effort for Small Reward Over Iraq, Syria

Strict rules of engagement and scarce targets, result in most combat aircraft sorties returning with weapons unexpended

January 22, 2015

Aviation Issues Ignored in State of Union Speech

President Obama did not address Export-Import Bank reauthorization or need for improved aviation infrastructure in his speech.

Regulations and Government

January 21, 2015

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