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FAA Review of 737 Max Reaches Final Stages

The Max’s July 10 operational suitability flight marked one of the last procedural hurdles the program must clear before the FAA lifts its grounding.

Flying into Uncharted Territory

Our industry has faced downturns before but the depth of this one is epic.

British Airways Retires Its Boeing 747s

Covid-19 claims its latest airplane victim as BA grounds its 747-400s.

NTSB Cites First Officer Actions in Atlas Crash

The crash of an Atlas Air Boeing 767 in 2019 stemmed from improper activation of the go-around mode.

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Leonardo continues to embrace partnerships to deliver exciting new technologies and capabilities

Innovation is key to national economic prosperity and security for communities, including international and joint efforts.

Qatar Airways Wants Compensation for Lost Airspace Access

An International Court of Justice Tuesday ruling that ICAO can hear Qatar’s case against four Arab neighbors emboldens Qatar Airways.

FAA Demotes Pakistan to Category 2, Banning PIA from U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration moves to bar Pakistani carriers from flying into the U.S.

China Southern Launches ARJ21-700 Operations

The start of ARJ21 flights by China Southern comes five days after Air China flew its first example on an inaugural revenue flight.

Australian Airport Opens New Second Runway

After more than two decades of planning and construction, Australia's Brisbane Airport debuted its new 10,800 foot runway.

Delta 737-700s Now Slated to Retire by Year-end

Boeing 737-700s will join MD-88s, MD-90s, and 777-200s on this year's list of Delta Air Lines retirees.

Virgin Atlantic Secures £1.2 billion Rescue Package

A new five-year business plan at Virgin Atlantic calls for a return to profitability by 2022

How Covid-19 Has Forced Airbus to Downsize Its Business With 15,000 Job Cuts

How Covid-19 Has Forced Airbus to Downsize Its Business With 15,000 Job Cuts

Flight Data Shows Business Aviation Recovering Ahead of Airline Traffic

Flight Data Shows Business Aviation Recovering Ahead of Airline Traffic

Iran Says Air Defense System Failings Caused PS752 Shootdown

An initial report by Iran's civil aviation organization indicated that a realignment of an air defense system outside Tehran triggered a chain of errors.

EC Approves Major Aid Package for KLM

The European Commission determined that a €3.4 billion Dutch aid package to KLM fits within a temporary framework adopted to address the Covid-19 crisis.

Boom To Roll Out Supersonic Demonstrator in October

Boom's supersonic XB-1 will begin flight trials next year to test technologies that will be used to develop a Mach 2.2, 55-passenger Overture airliner.

Breeze To Launch Scheduled Service in May 2021

David Neeleman’s U.S. startup has reached a deal with Nordic Aviation Capital to lease 15 Embraer E190s.

Rolls-Royce Sees Gradual Recovery but More Covid Uncertainty

UK engine maker Rolls now expects a 55 percent decline in engine flying hours for widebodies this year.

Airbus Sees Modest Climb in Deliveries in June

The European airframe maker sent 36 commercial airplanes to customers in June, compared with 24 in May and 14 in April.

United Airlines Warns of Up to 36,000 Furloughs

UAL calls its decision to institute involuntary furloughs starting October 1 “a last resort.”

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