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Sitaonair, Teledyne Team on Cellular Datalink Service

Development is the first step toward bringing new IP networks to aircraft for operational communications.

Service Entry For C919 Remains Uncertain After First Flight

Now China's Comac is stepping up its alliance with Russia's UAC to develop a widebody airliner.

Commercial Aircraft Buyers Enjoy Unprecedented Capital Access

High liquidity in the airliner finance sector is resulting in “cheap” money

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Industry Prepares Widebody Entries as Market ‘Rebalances’

Various derivative programs coming to fruition.

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GE Presses the Reset Button On 9X Engine Certification Testing

More extensive ground testing of its 100,000-pound-thrust GE9X engine appears to have cleared the way to a smoother certification process.

Recaro Wins Big Airline Seats Orders From Avianca and SAS

Avianca's order for 3,170 CL3710 units is the first South American order for Recaro. Meanwhile SAS will modify 5,000 BL3520 units its fleet.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pratt & Whitney Confident It Can Meet PW1000G Commitments

Having oversome issues with initial geared turbofan engines, the manufacturer believes it has a good plan for ramping up production.

Integrated Nacelle Systems Take Flight On Global 7000 and C919

Nexcelle is pioneering new nacelle technology that promises savings in terms of fuel burn and maintenance costs.

Embraer Improves E-Jet E2 Performance Figures

Braziliian OEM reveals more range and lift for E195-E2, improved hot/high and short field capability announced for E190-E2.

Boeing Reports Not a Squawk in 787-10 Flight-test Program

First two Boeing 787-10 flight test articles have finished 20 percent of testing

Despite Overflight Bans, Qatar Airways Carries On

With tensions simmering between Qatar and its Middle East neighbors, the award-winning airline says its schedule has not been severly impacted.

Regulations and Government

Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time

First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication

L3 Eyes Pilot Shortage as it Builds Training Business

Newly rebranded L3 Commercial Training Solutions has already cornered a large share of the airline pilot training and simulator markets.

Training and Workforce

WTO’s Latest Ruling a Mixed Bag for Boeing, Airbus

Both companies claim victory in long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and EU

Regulations and Government

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry

First Flight of Airbus A330neo Expected By End of Summer

First pair of Trent 7000s to arrive from Rolls-Royce imminently

Boeing Makes The Case For Its New Midsize Airplane

Consultations with 57 airlines convince airframer to pursue two-member family occupying a capacity range of 220 to 270 seats

Air India Privatization Back on Government’s Agenda

While debts at national carrier mount, ministers consider alternative ownership

Unanswered Questions over Electronics Ban Irk IATA

Association DG Alexandre de Juniac criticizes governments for failure to consult with industry

ATR Creates Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter Unit

Appoints company finance veteran Karine Guenan to lead the division

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