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Airbus To Build Pilot and Maintenance Training Center In Delhi

Facility to support accelerating airline growth in India

Training and Workforce

Abu Dhabi Preclearance Facility Marks One Million Passengers

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility opened in January 2014 despite opposition by U.S. airline industry groups.

Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Advances in Senate

The Commerce Committee approved the comprehensive FAA reauthorization bill as a short-term extension is signed off in the House.

Regulations and Government

India's HAL Seeks Partners for New Regional Aircraft

Request for information calls for responses by April 11

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Kawasaki Heavy Starts Major Assembly of Boeing 787-10

Milestone reached two weeks ahead of schedule

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

Tour the Airbus A350XWB Airliner Demonstrator

First A320 Freighter Lite Approaches Critical Design Review

Program developer Pacavi expects certification in June 2017

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany

A4A: U.S. Airlines Realized $23 Billion in Net Profit Last Year

While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.

Technician Error Suspected in Ethiopian 787 Gear Collapse

The nose gear of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 collapsed as the aircraft was about to push back from the gate in Addis Ababa on March 3.

ERA Says New EU Aviation Policy Falls Short

European Regions Airline Association looks for more concrete support from EU lawmakers as they formulate a new policy for aviation.

First Pratt-powered A321neo Takes Flight

First delivery scheduled for year-end

Online Retailer Amazon Will Lease Boeing 767s to Deliver Cargo

Amazon and air cargo provider Air Transport Services Group have reached agreement to deliver Amazon packages using 20 Boeing 767s.

U.S. Airlines Line Up for Rights to Serve Destinations in Cuba

The U.S. Department of Transportation expects to decide by this summer which U.S. airlines will fly scheduled services to Cuba.

United Orders More Boeing 737-700s, Converts Widebody Orders

Fleet update excludes Bombardier C Series

Bombardier Launches C Series Route-proving in Europe

Flights conducted using typical operational procedures of launch customer Swiss International Airlines

Embraer Makes Provision For Republic Bankruptcy

Executives see no delivery disruptions, however, saying that United Express carriers could take E175s intended for Republic Airways.

Debris Found Off Mozambique Likely From 777, Says Official

Malaysian transport minister stops short of confirming part came from Malaysia Airlines MH370

Bombardier and Air Inuit Collaborate on Q300 Freighter

Arctic carrier Air Inuit signs on as launch customer

German-owned ATC Provider Takes Control of Gatwick Tower

Air Navigation Solutions, wholly owned subsidiary of German air navigation service provider DFS, replaces UK NATS as tower provider at Gatwick.

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