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Boeing’s Vision Of NMA Starts To Sharpen

New midsize airplane would hold up to 270 passengers

Pilot Demand Driving Record Simulator Sales

Aggressive Competition Keeps Level D Prices Lean

Training and Workforce

France’s Aerospace, Defense and Space Sectors are Prospering

Government support and foreign contract sales have led to a thriving French aerospace industry, with things likely to get even better.

Safran Partners On Safety Line Fuel Saving Solution

Joining forces with a data analysis company, the French engine maker believes it can help airlines cut up to eight percent of their fuel consumption.

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Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Program Proceeds on Schedule

U.S. plane maker says there is “no drama” with it’s re-engined narrowbody.

ATR, Elbit Developing Wearable HUD

ATR aircraft to be the first application for Elbit’s SkyLens.

Boeing Confronts Challenges of 777 Automation Push

Company says delays in transition to FAUB won’t threaten 777X EIS schedule, however

Airbus Certifies New SwiftBroadband-Safety for A320s, A330s

The new IP-based satcom service represents a 'paradigm shift' is aviation communications safety and efficiency says Inmarsat.

U.S. DOT Denies Norwegian Air UK Foreign Carrier Exemption

The department continues to evaluate foreign air-carrier permits sought by the UK and Irish subsidiaries of Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Egyptair FDR Data Confirms Smoke in Cockpit, Avionics Bay

Repair efforts on CVR from crashed Airbus A320 continue

TransAsia Crash Report Cites Pilot Error

Crew failed to respond properly to uncommanded autofeather

India Adopts Long-Awaited National Aviation Policy

Highlights include regional connectivity scheme, liberalization of foreign investment

Swiss Takes Delivery of First Bombardier C Series

Airplane slated to enter service on July 15

Air Canada Confirms C Series Order

Contract including options valued at $6.3 billion

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Negotiate New Master Contract

Closing new master agreements with both Boeing and Airbus are among the marching orders for incoming Spirit CEO Tom Gentile.

Singapore Airlines 777 Catches Fire Following Diversion

Crew turns back to Changi following engine oil indication

France Opens Manslaughter Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Inquiry launched as investigators continue attempts to extract data from FDR, CVR

Space-based ADS-B Benefits Outlined in FSF Report

The Flight Safety Foundation's report explains how space-based ADS-B could improve surveillance of aircraft over oceans and remote areas.

Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec

First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.

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