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FAA Notam Prohibits Flights Over Much of Mideast

U.S. aviation authorities react to Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi air bases.

January 8, 2020

Eurocontrol Sheds Route Charges Based on Flight Plans

The new ATC charging system in Europe takes into consideration the actual route flown and allows for a more accurate application of the user pay principle.

January 8, 2020

Shell, World Energy to Partner on SAF for Lufthansa

The German flag carrier will fly three SAF-powered routes from San Francisco.

January 7, 2020

Airbus To Offer Electronically Dimmable Aircraft Windows

Gentex’s electronically dimmable windows now come as standard equipment on the Boeing 787 family and will be available on Airbuses.

January 7, 2020

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Boeing Recommends Sim Training Requirement for Max

The U.S. manufacturer cites its “unstinting commitment” to the Max’s safe return to service as it changes its position on simulator requirements.

January 7, 2020

Suleimani Killing Raises Security Fears Over Iraq Flights

Three airlines have already suspended flights into Iraq after U.S. forces killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani at Baghdad Airport.

January 6, 2020

Airline Concerns Grow over Brazil Consumer Lawsuits

Brazilian websites are "weaponizing" jurisprudence of the airline industry.

January 6, 2020

JetBlue Pledges to Offset Carbon Emissions for All U.S. Flights

Air France and British Airways last week started compensating for CO2 emissions from flights within France and the UK by investing in green projects.

January 6, 2020

Max Crisis Leads to Layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems

The Boeing narrowbody’s largest supplier ceased building 737 components on January 1.

January 6, 2020

Russian Government Bank Funds SSJ100 Shipments to Aeroflot

After the Kremlin loosened purse strings, an initial batch of Sukhoi SSJ100s is on its way to entering service with Russia's Aeroflot.

January 3, 2020

Ferocity of Typhoon Damages Three Philippines Airports

This is the second time since 2013 that a typhoon has damaged airports in the Philippines.

January 2, 2020

Wichita 737 Max Supplier To Work Around Production Halt

HM Dunn AeroSystems, which supplies the bulkhead and other parts for Boeing's grounded 737 Max, doesn't plan to furlough workers.

January 2, 2020

Germanwings Cabin Crew Start Three-day Strike

Cabin crew union UFO has begun strike action at Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings after failing to agree terms for arbitration talks.

December 30, 2019

Hyundai Poised To Take Control of South Korea's Asiana Airlines

Hyundai Development's takeover of Asiana Airlines comes after the group's automotive arm said it will launch eVTOL air taxi services by 2029.

December 30, 2019

Bek Air Crash in Kazakhstan Raises Safety Concerns

At least 15 are dead following the crash of a Bek Air Fokker 100 taking off from Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan.

December 27, 2019

AINsight: Max Fallout and Recovery

The FAA and Boeing can work together to get the 737 Max flying again. Over time, trust and confidence will be rebuilt.

December 27, 2019

Fourth MC-21-300 Airliner Joins Flight Test Program

The MC-21-300 narrowbody is due to complete certification in late 2020.

December 26, 2019

Clark To Leave Emirates in Mid-2020

The airline's goal is to replace him with a UAE national.

December 26, 2019

Russia To Invest in Indigenous Superjet

Development of the Superjet-New is planned to run through 2024.

December 23, 2019

Muilenburg Resigns from Boeing, New CEO Selected

Boeing is moving ahead with new leadership as the 737 Max grounding continues.

December 23, 2019

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