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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

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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

U.S. Airlines, Airports See Silver Linings in White House Meeting

President Donald Trump criticized the FAA's NextGen modernization effort and suggested the agency would be better run by a pilot.

Regulations and Government

February 10, 2017

Boeing Wins $13.8 Billion Singapore Order For 777-9s, 787-10s

Deal calls for deliveries to start in 2020

Aircraft

February 9, 2017

Brazil Launches WTO Challenge over Aid for Bombardier

Canadian government follows up on C$1 billion Quebec loan commitment with C$372.5 for C Series, Global 7000

Aircraft

February 8, 2017

Airline Pilots Look to Trump To Revoke Norwegian Air Permit

The Air Line Pilots Association is encouraged by President Trump's 'America first' rhetoric, believing he will support labor in permit dispute.

Airlines

February 8, 2017

Third A350-1000 Prototype Enters Flight Tests

Interior-equipped flight test article to test cabin and air systems

Aircraft

February 7, 2017

U.S. Non-Legacy Airlines Oppose Complaint About Gulf Carriers

CEOs of Hawaiian Airlines, FedEx Express, JetBlue and Atlas Air Urge Transportation and State Department heads to reject efforts to curb Open Skies

Airlines

February 7, 2017