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Airbus Preparing for ‘Worst’ Brexit Outcome

As the European airframer breaks ground on an A220 plant in Alabama, anxiety about its supply of UK-made parts intensifies.

Aircraft

January 16, 2019

Airbus Breaks Ground on A220 Plant in U.S.

CEO Tom Enders led the celebration for the new plant in Mobile, Alabama.

Aircraft

January 16, 2019

Indonesian Air Force Intercepts Ethiopian Airlines Freighter

The non-scheduled Boeing 777 flight carried a Trent 1000 engine for maintenance in Singapore

Aircraft

January 15, 2019

Strike by German Airport Security Staff Grounds Flights

Industrial action forces Lufthansa to cancel around 500 flights from eight airports, including its main hub at Frankfurt

Airlines

January 15, 2019

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Search Teams Recover CVR from Ill-fated Lion Air 737

The flight data recorder could hold vital clues about Flight 610’s last moments.

Aircraft

January 14, 2019

Government Shutdown Grounds Two American Airlines Max 8s

Flight and operational authorizations have stopped, raising hurdles to service entry of newly delivered aircraft.

Aircraft

January 14, 2019

Transport Canada Grants A220 ETOPS Approval

The former C Series becomes the first commercial aircraft to receive ETOPS approval from Canadian authorities.

Aircraft

January 14, 2019

Search Resumes for CVR from Doomed Lion Air 737

Indonesian Navy deploys a survey ship as the recorder’s locator beacon approaches the end of its service life.

Accidents

January 11, 2019

Brazil’s Government Greenlights Embraer-Boeing Deal

Brazilian president Bolsonaro calms markets by endorsing the joint venture.

Aircraft

January 11, 2019

Rally Leaders Warn Of Shutdown Harm to Safety, Security

GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce said the impact of the shutdown could run in the billions if it continues over the next couple of weeks.

Regulations and Government

January 11, 2019

Europe Hit by First ATC Strikes of the Year

Air traffic control capacity shortages, staffing issues, and industrial action caused a sharp rise in 2018 flight delays.

Airlines

January 11, 2019

Air France Sheds Joon Brand and Product, Flybe Finds Buyer

Flybe sells slots at Gatwick airport to Vueling ahead of its sale to a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium.

Airlines

January 11, 2019

Bamboo Airways Set to Join Crowded Vietnam Airline Market

The Vietnamese startup carrier plans to establish 37 routes by the end of the year.

Airlines

January 10, 2019

Laptop Ban Lifted on All Flights to the UK

British authorities have removed restrictions on the remaining three gateways in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

Airlines

January 10, 2019

A220 Order Boosts Airbus's Modest 2018 Sales Campaign

A furious production pace in December allowed the European airframer to meet its delivery target of 800.

Aircraft

January 9, 2019

African Event To Highlight Need for Open Market

The Single African Air Transport Market is key for growth on the continent, speakers maintain.

January 8, 2019

Boeing Delivers Record 806 Airplanes in 2018

The 737 program yielded 69 deliveries, just shy of what the company needed to meet its total goal of 810.

Aircraft

January 8, 2019

Shutdown Woes Begin To Mount, Industry Reps Fear

Export licenses and NextGen advancements are among many areas affected.

Regulations and Government

January 8, 2019

Heathrow Flights Resume After Drone Sighting

Rogue drone activity comes one day after the UK announces new measures to protect civil aviation from drones.

Aircraft

January 8, 2019

Incongruent Rules Threaten EASA Certification of Russian Jets

Airworthiness approvals in Europe of MC-21 and modified SSJ100 could encounter years of delays.

Aircraft

January 7, 2019