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White House Blasts China for Taiwan Demands of Airlines

People’s Republic retort calls for respect of its sovereignty

EC OK of Collins/UT Combo Paving Way for Super Supplier

Analyst Ron Epstein believes such consolidation will alter OEM/supplier partnerships in the future.

CMD Secures New Brazil ADS-B Out STC

A new Brazil ADS-B Out STC adds to CMD Flight Solutions's long list of approvals for Part 23 and 25 aircraft.

NTSB: Southwest Airlines Followed Engine Inspection Protocol

Fractured blade in failed CFM56 underwent visual and fluorescent penetrant inspections during overhaul in 2012

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Norwegian Rebuffs IAG Buyout Offers

Principles believe offers undervalued the airline and its prospects

Bombardier, Embraer Win RJ Orders from American Airlines

E175 deliveries to Envoy Air subsidiary to start in March, CRJ900s to PSA unit in next year’s second quarter

C Series Partnership Progressing 'Faster Than Expected'

Airbus, Bombardier see deal closing by mid-year, name Balducci CEO of new entity

U.S. Expands CFM Order to Newer Fan Blades

Amended advisory directive based on CFM service bulletin

Airbus Aerial Using Drones for Airport Mapping

Recently Conducted Inspections At Atlanta Hartsfield.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DOT: Commercial UAS Must Apply for Air-taxi Exemption

DOT Policy Requires Citizenship, Insurance

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Egypt Boosts Airport Security, but UK Flight Restrictions Persist

Country spends $76 million on security upgrades to counter terrorism threats

Boeing To Buy Parts Supplier KLX for $4.25 billion

Deal to effect annual cost savings of $70 million by 2021

ARJ21 Completes Crosswind Testing in Iceland

Five weeks of trials culminate in expansion of regional jet’s operational envelope

Workforce Shortage in Spotlight at RACCA Conference

Operators encouraged to adopt wide-reaching approaches to recruiting new pilots and AMTs

Airbus To Cut A330 Output, Lags on A320 Deliveries

Weak demand for widebody airplanes prompts rate adjustment while the company struggles to meet its narrowbody commitments due to engine shortfalls

Funding Key to Future of NextGen

A panel session at the Wings Club addressed how the aviation industry and government can work together to further NextGen developments.

Regulations and Government

S7 Group Agrees To Launch SSJ75 with LOI for up to 100 Jets

Latest planned Superjet variant to fly in 2021

Airbus To Raise Monthly Narrowbody Production to 63

Pulls trigger despite stiff resistance from already stretched suppliers

Iran Aseman and Iran Airtour Sign for Superjets at Eurasia Show

Sukhoi collects first commitments from Iranian airlines for version of SSJ100 with increased Russian content

Airbus and Rolls-Royce Agree to Team on UltraFan Integration

Airframer says its powerplant integration expertise to play an important role in aiding fuel efficiency gains of UltraFan demonstrator

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