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President Trump Endorses ATC Spin-Off in Budget Blueprint

The Trump budget would reduce Department of Transportation discretionary spending by 13 percent and eliminate Essential Air Service.

Regulations and Government

France Joins UK in Airbus Fraud Investigation

Airbus pledges complete cooperation as probes intensify

IATA: Africa Still Not Ready for Projected Growth

Red tape, high costs and failure to liberalize remain among barriers to change

Boeing’s Myers Upbeat about Influx of Aircraft Investors

Commercial aircraft buyers enjoying unprecedented capital access

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Boeing Quiet on Chinese Joint Venture for 737 Completions

U.S. airframer pledges to announce more information ‘at a later date’

Boeing’s ‘797’ Taking Shape as Twin-aisle Design

Once skeptical, United Airlines sees ‘a lot of merit’ in twin-aisle concept

Iran Air Takes Its First A330-200 as Fleet Upgrade Continues

Carrier takes first new widebody since nuclear deal

Bombardier Confident It Will Hit C Series Delivery Target for 2017

Despite going more than two months without delivering an airplane, company expects to ship between 30 and 35 airplanes this year

Boeing 737 Max 8 Gains FAA Certification

Service entry anticipated “in the coming months”

Boeing Works Toward Basic Design of Proposed 737 Max 10

The manufacturer expects to complete firm configuration of the proposed new Max 10 variant by next year, says program manager.

ICAO Council Adopts New Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard

The 36-member permanent body of the international aviation organization endorsed February 2016 recommendations of a committee of experts.

Regulations and Government

Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.

AFRAA Demands Progress On African Open Skies Liberalization

The African Airlines Association says that states willing to embrace air transport liberalization must press ahead without the support of those who do not.

Regulations and Government

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

Embraer Capitalizing on Healthy Financing Market

Places six EETCs over past three years

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.

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.

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

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

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

February 28, 2017

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