Aerospace & Defense

U.S. Bans Its Operators from Flying Over Syria

Continued fighting in the country poses a threat to civilian air traffic, according to the FAA.

As Volcano Threatens, Eurocontrol Says It Is Better Prepared

The Bárðarbunga volcano “shows heightened or escalating unrest with increased potential of eruption,” according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

Indonesians Boost CN235 Sales after Pact with Airbus D&S

The company is bidding for several maritime patrol requirements in the region.

Interest Grows in Aurora’s Optionally Piloted Centaur

The U.S. company is now promoting the aircraft in Europe for low-cost airborne sensing.

U.S., British Aircraft Support New Campaign Over Iraq

Manned and unmanned aircraft are participating in the intelligence-gathering and humanitarian missions.

Russia Developing New Interceptor, and Progressing with Bomber

U.S. Army Taps Bell, Sikorsky-Boeing For JMR Next Phase

Sikorsky and Boeing will advance the SB-1 Defiant; Bell’s proposal is the V-280 Valor tiltrotor.

Ebola Fears Mobilize African Aviation Authorities

WTO advice against bans on travel to and from Ebola-affilicated countries hasn't stopped Ivory Coast and Zambia from doing just that.

World Cup Traffic Analysis Revealed

The World Cup brought a large number of business aircraft to Brazil, packing the ramps at various airports.

Sanctions Cast Shadow over A350 Visit to Moscow

Aeroflot might have to search for alternative financing for its acquisition of Airbus widebodies if sanctions against Russian banks remain in place.

Nav Canada To Supply Tower Automation Products to Italy

The technology will be installed at six Italian airports starting next year.

State Fund Khazanah To Take Over Malaysia Airlines

The beleagured carrier has lost money for five straight quarters.

Ukrainian Airlines Barred from Russian Airspace

Russia's ban will result in longer flights and higher operating costs.

Iranian An-140 Crashes in Tehran, Killing 40

Eight survivors taken to a Tehran hospital.

Airline War Risk Insurance Premiums To Sky Rocket

Airlines face a tripling of war-risk insurance premiums after recent events, including the shooting down of MH17 in Ukraine.

Etihad To Acquire 49-Percent Share of Alitalia

The “transaction implementation agreement,” which the airlines valued a €1.76 billion ($2.35 billion), is intended to restore the airline to profitability.