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Qatar Airways Qualifies Interest in Africa Investment

Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker says he'll do business only in countries that show good governance.

Regulations and Government

March 5, 2019

Airbus Starts A380 Transition Talks with Labor Groups

The European airframer estimates the superjumbo’s cancellation will result in the loss of as many as 3,500 jobs.

Aircraft

March 5, 2019

China Ready for Foreign Long-Haul Service to Tier 3 Airports

Authorities plan to welcome international service at provincial airports from airlines based as far afield as the U.S. and Europe.

Airlines

March 4, 2019

Investigators Prepare To Analyze FDR from Atlas Air Wreckage

The NTSB expects data from the FDR and CVR from Atlas Air Flight 3591 will help gain insight into the crash of the Boeing 767.

Accidents

March 4, 2019

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Torqued: In Safety Reports, the Devil Is in the Details

Canadian study finds U.S. regional airlines responsible for majority of runway incursions at Toronto Airport, a fact not mentioned in the media summaries.

Accidents

March 4, 2019

Pakistani Airspace Reopens as Kashmir Tensions Ease

Several airlines resume regular service.

Airlines

March 1, 2019

Search Crews Find CVR from Doomed Atlas Air 767

The NTSB has sent the airplane’s cockpit voice recorder to Washington, D.C., for analysis.

Accidents

March 1, 2019

British Airways Parent IAG Orders 18 Boeing 777X Twins

The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024.

Aircraft

February 28, 2019

Rolls-Royce Withdraws from Boeing NMA Competition

Two companies—CFM and Pratt & Whitney—remain in the mix for the propulsion contract for Boeing’s proposed midsize airliner.

Engines

February 28, 2019

MC-21 Serial Production Delayed Until 2021

Russian officials site sanctions and a need to switch to local suppliers for the Irkut narrowbody’s schedule slip.

Aircraft

February 27, 2019

Boeing Inks Major Deals at Trump-Kim Summit

Orders for a total of 110 Boeing airplanes follow the FAA’s award of a Category 1 safety rating to Vietnam.

Aircraft

February 27, 2019

Kashmir Hostilities Severely Disrupt Airline Operations

Operators can no longer use Pakistani and Afghani airspace while India closes eight airports.

Airlines

February 27, 2019

Authorities Urge African States To Reject Aviation Protectionism

Speakers at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali call for the end of “shortsighted” policies.

Airlines

February 27, 2019

Embraer Shareholders Approve Joint Venture with Boeing

More than 96 percent of participating shareholders vote in favor of the transaction between the Brazilian and U.S. airframers.

Aircraft

February 26, 2019

Air Vanuatu Signs For Four A220s

Airbus wins its first orders of the year for the former C Series jet.

Aircraft

February 26, 2019

Atlas Air 767 Entered Steep Dive Before Impact with Texas Bay

A low tide has hampered efforts to recover the FDR and CVR from the Boeing 767-300ER freighter that crashed Saturday near Houston.

Accidents

February 25, 2019

Cambodia Weighs Commitment To Cape Town Convention

A Phnom Penh seminar on the Cape Town treaty’s benefits included the U.S. FAA and Boeing.

Airlines

February 25, 2019

Beriev, Indian Airlines in Be-200 Talks

India’s Regional Connectivity Scheme sets aside 18 routes for seaplane operations.

Aircraft

February 25, 2019

Sale of Flybe to Connect Airways Completed

The UK regional airline has struggled to find direction for years but new owners will give it access to Heathrow Airport.

Airlines

February 24, 2019

Sukhoi Inspects 48 Superjets for Cracks in Uncertified Titanium

Endoscope examinations show no sign of cracks in suspected parts.

Aircraft

February 22, 2019