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Pilots' Federation Calls for 'Just Culture,' Fatigue Management

Carriers should implement data-driven fatigue risk management systems, says the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations

Boeing Increases 20-Year Forecast for New Pilots, Technicians

The need for new airline pilots and technicians will grow by double digits in both categories, the manufacturer said.

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D8 'Ultra-Efficient Commercial Aircraft' Forges Ahead

The aim of the project is to maximize the efficiency of commercial aircraft.

Authorities: MH370 Search Will Be Suspended, Not Abandoned

Hampered by poor weather, and with a diminishing search area, authorities from Australia, Malaysia and China have agreed to suspend the search.

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Nav Canada Announces Rate Reductions for ATC Services

The Canadian air navigation service provider last revised its rate structure in 2007, the year after it was established.

Lufthansa, Honeywell, Airbus Partner on Runway Safety System

The parties will develop a new system combining the Airbus Runway Overrun Protection System and Honeywell's SmartLanding technology.

Thailand's Nok Air Eyes China Expansion, Renewed Profitability

The low-fare carrier anticipates returning to profitability by the fourth quarter and deriving more revenue from China and the region.

Airbus Seeks to Ease Investor Anxiety

Lays out plan to address production, profitability challenges.

Swiss e-Enables Its C Series With EFB and Server

Esterline CMC is providing its PilotView Electronic Flight Bag for the C Series.

LHT Joins P&W GTF Network

The network now includes Pratt & Whitney and its GTF collaborators, MTU Aero Engines and Japanese Engines Corporation.

LHT Joins P&W Mx Network

German MRO has become a principal provider of mobile servicing for P&W engines.

Norwegian Converts Earlier Order to Acquire 30 A321LRs

The latest member of the Airbus A320neo family promises range of 4,000 nm, connecting Scandinavia to the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia.

Ton-up for the ‘Twotter’

Viking acquired the type certificate from Bombardier in February 2006.

ANA’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

ANA’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

Boeing’s New 737 Max 8 Makes Debut at Farnborough Airshow

Boeing’s New 737 Max 8 Makes Debut at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus’s A350 XWB Airliner Soars at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus’s A350 XWB Airliner Soars at Farnborough Airshow

Neo & Max Backlogs Beef Up As Show Orders Top $52 Billion

Both Boeing and Airbus have achieved significant new business so far this week at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Bravo Industries Orders 10 LM-100J

The Brazilian logistics group will use the commercial aircraft for cargo delivers once it receives FAA certification in 2018.

Mubadala-Solvay Venture Will Provide Composites for Boeing 777X

Plans call for the 50/50 joint venture to supply prepreg composite materials for the empennage and floor beams of the 777X beginning in 2021.

Maintenance and Modifications

Silk Ways Signs to Lease Antonov An-124 Freighter

Azerbaijan’s Silk Way is leasing the An-124 from Ilyushin Finance Co.

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