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News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Happy Y2K12?

Gregory Polek

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Dim Outlook for Air Transport Sector

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Hawker Beechcraft Takes AT-6 Bid Decision To Court

Charles Alcock

The European Court of Justice has ruled that foreign airlines must comply with the emissions trading scheme

Europe Faces Retaliation as Court Rules Against ETS Appeal

Bill Carey

Bunker Bombs Requested, Stockpiled for Potential Iran Strike

U.S. Congress Passes 2012 Defense Authorization; Cuts Likely for 2013

Chris Pocock

Fifth A400M Flies; South African Settlement Reached

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Latest Engine Mod Keeps JSTARS Viable, Says Northrop Grumman

FAA has issued a new, stricter rule on pilot flight duty and rest requirements. 

FAA Issues Pilot Duty Rule, Excludes Cargo Carriers

Japan has selected the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to meet its F-X requirement.

Japan Selects F-35 with Local Assembly

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways increased its ownership stake in Air Berlin PLC to 29 percent.

Etihad Airways Seeks Greater Share of Air Berlin

The trend of robust U.S. military aircraft sales offsetting a lagging civil aircraft market is changing.

Civil Aircraft Sales Improve as Defense Cuts Loom

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

The FAA on Wednesday announced a final rule on pilot flight duty and rest requirements.

FAA Issues New Rule on Pilot Duty Time

Curt Epstein

Piper Finalizes Deal with Brunei

Flying Colours Delivers Chinese Challenger

Safran Joins White Bird Hunt

Bedeviled by political gamesmanship and misfortune, it’s a wonder that FAA gets anything done, never mind NextGen.

AIN Blog: NextGen? It's a Wonder FAA Gets Anything Done

U.S. surveillance and stealth technology are secrets to be explored by Iran

AIN Blog: Iran Lassoes the Beast of Kandahar

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Virgin and British Airways' parent IAG are vying to buy BMI from Lufthansa

Bids for BMI Hinge on Access to Heathrow Slots

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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