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The ‘Other’ Air Asia Seeks More Third Party MRO Business

The long-established Taiwanese company has new leadership that is pitching for international contracts.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 6, 2017

Embraer Capitalizing on Healthy Financing Market

Places six EETCs over past three years

Aircraft

March 6, 2017

ATR Readies for U.S. Resurgence with Miami Training Center

The facility, located at the Airbus training premises, houses a CAE-built FAA and EASA level-D ATR 42/62-600 simulator and classrooms.

Aircraft

March 3, 2017

IATA Chief Calls for Free Trade, Open Borders in U.S. Address

Alexandre de Juniac made his first official visit to Washington, D.C., as International Air Transport Association CEO and director general.

Airlines

March 3, 2017

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CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however

Aircraft

March 1, 2017

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate

Aircraft

February 28, 2017

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end

Aircraft

February 28, 2017

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.

Safety

February 27, 2017

Indonesia Makes Mixed Progress with Airliner Programs

The R80 regional airliner still awaits funding, and the N245 remains in preliminary design. PTDI says that the smaller N219 is nearing its first flight.

Aircraft

February 22, 2017

Boeing Delivers First 787-9 Dreamliner to Korean Air

The 787-9 assembled in North Charleston, S.C., will be the first Dreamliner operated by a Korean airline in South Korea.

Aircraft

February 22, 2017

Boeing South Carolina Reports Smooth Transition to 787-10

The first three 787-10s that will participate in the flight-test effort are making their way through assembly and test in North Charleston, S.C.

Aircraft

February 21, 2017

European Pilots Group Airs Concerns Over Flight-time Rules

On its first anniversary, the EU Flight Time Limitations regulation is being misinterpreted says European Cockpit Association.

Regulations and Government

February 20, 2017

Air India Set To Lease Dornier 228s for New Regional Routes

Air India's Alliance Air subsidiary is to expand service to second and third tier cities under the country's new Regional Connectivity Scheme.

Airlines

February 20, 2017

Europe's Regional Airlines Brace for Big Changes in 2017

The European Regions Airline Association predicted that its 53 member carriers are set to report "better than expected" results for 2016.

Airlines

February 20, 2017

FAA's NextGen Making Progress, Airline Pilots Union Asserts

The president of the Air Line Pilots Association defended the program days after President Trump suggested the ATC modernization is failing.

Airlines

February 15, 2017

Boeing Set To Raise Indian Airliner Fleet Growth Forecast

Boeing says India's new regional connectivity scheme will result in more demand for narrowbody airliners on new domestic routes.

Aircraft

February 15, 2017

Embraer E190-E2 Still on Track, Despite Engine Snags

Some 550 hours of flight testing completed by three prototypes

Aircraft

February 14, 2017

Thai Regulator Delays Issuing New AOCs, Citing Skills Shortage

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is trying to train more personnel so it can maintain adequate regulatory standards.

Regulations and Government

February 14, 2017

Boeing Set to Roll Out 737 Max 9 En Route to April First Flight

Boeing is still defining the larger Max 10 model.

Aircraft

February 14, 2017

U.S. Airlines Smell Opportunity To Push Political Agenda With “America First” Trump

U.S. Airlines Smell Opportunity To Push Political Agenda With “America First” Trump

Airlines

February 14, 2017