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Indonesia’s Latest Regional Airliner Project Taking Shape

Designers cite considerable need for small airliners that can operate in rugged terrain and difficult climates

November 9, 2016

UAC and Comac Form Joint Venture for New Widebody

C929 Unveiled at Air Show China

November 7, 2016

Air France-KLM To Launch New Long-Haul Airline

Plan designed to fend off competition from Gulf state powers

November 3, 2016

Forecasters See Healthy Growth in Civil MRO Spending

Maintenance expenditures to total $2.9 trillion over next 20 years

Maintenance and Modifications

November 2, 2016

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New MH370 Report Indicates Uncontrolled Descent

Findings based on final satellite communications and evidence that wing flap remained retracted upon separating from aircraft

November 2, 2016

A4A Applauds ICAO's Carbon Emissions Offsetting Scheme

The cost of complying with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation is considered 'manageable,' association says.

Regulations and Government

November 2, 2016

United Airlines Describes Effort To Introduce Aviation Biofuels

The carrier made history in March when it started using 'commercial-scale' volumes of biofuel at Los Angeles International Airport.

November 1, 2016

Boeing, Comac Sign Pact To Expand Environmental Efforts

Sustainable Aviation Technology Center to pursue research in materials recycling, air travel for aging populations, workplace safety

Sustainability and Environment

November 1, 2016

Bombardier C Series Makes China Debut

Program’s second flight test aircraft bears livery of first operator, Air Baltic

November 1, 2016

Boeing, Airbus Face Critical Months Leading into 2017

U.S. company mulls slowing 777 rates while European airframer begins frantic production pace in fourth quarter

October 31, 2016

Ikhana’s High-gross Twin Otters to Reach Market by Early 2017

Company estimates a need for 100 flight test hours to gain FAA certification.

October 30, 2016

AAC Receives Approval for Boeing 787 Limited Airframe Rating from FAA

Associated Air Center (AAC) receives approval for Boeing 787 limited airframe rating from FAA

Maintenance and Modifications

October 29, 2016

UPS Orders 14 Boeing 747-8s

Contract boosts prospects for extended production run of the iconic jet

October 27, 2016

Airbus Under Pressure To Meet 2016 Delivery Goals

Company plans heavily ‘backloaded’ delivery schedule in fourth quarter

October 26, 2016

IATA DG Calls For Further Regulatory Reform in India

Speaks out on deficiencies of country’s regulatory structure

October 25, 2016

UK Government Approves London Heathrow Expansion

Estimates third runway will generate £61 billion in economic benefit

October 25, 2016

FAA Declares Steady Progress on NextGen ATC Modernization

The agency says the U.S. national airspace system is becoming more efficient as a result of the long-running NextGen ATC modernization effort.

October 24, 2016

Rolls-Royce Performs First Run of UltraFan Gearbox

Event marks start of testing at company's Attitude Rig in Dahlewitz, Germany

October 24, 2016

India’s Vistara To Dive into International Market

Tata-SIA joint venture ready to take advantage of new civil aviation policy that allows airlines with 20 airplanes to fly abroad immediately

October 18, 2016

Chinese Flights to UK To Propagate Under New Bilateral Pact

Second-tier airlines stand to benefit

October 18, 2016

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