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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.

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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.

Ethiopian and RwandAir Negotiate Details in Merger Talks

Ethiopian appears to have beaten off competition from Etihad Airways to buy a 49 percent stake in RwandAir.

February 29, 2016

Republic Airways Declares Bankruptcy

One of Bombardier C Series' largest customers begins restructuring

February 26, 2016

Airbus Commercial Boosts Revenue, Plans A330 Rate Hike

Targets ‘Rate 7’ for legacy widebody in 2017

February 25, 2016

Embraer Rolls Out E190-E2

First flight scheduled for second half of 2016

February 25, 2016

Boeing, Mexican Institutions Collaborate on Biofuel Research

The Mexican government and participating institutions will fund the research for four years, studying "sustainable" biofuel feedstocks.

February 25, 2016

Boeing Launches Next-Generation 737 Freighter Conversion

First example scheduled for delivery in fourth quarter of 2017

February 24, 2016

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