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Airline Pilots Union: Drones Could be Link in Accident Chain

The Air Line Pilots Association supports legislation that would give the FAA more power to regulate recreational drones.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 31, 2015

Major U.S. Carriers Air Further Charges in Subsidies Dispute

The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies alleges that UAE governments prop up their state-owned airlines in contravention of open skies pacts.

Airlines

August 28, 2015

Boeing Settles on Basic Design of New 777-9 Airliner

The manufacturer announced that it has reached the 'firm configuration' milestone and remains on track for first delivery in 2020.

Aircraft

August 27, 2015

Airbus Declares Goal of Matching Boeing's Fleet in Russia

The manufacturer does not expect major disruptions to fleet plans by Aeroflot and Transaero, Russia's two largest airlines.

Aircraft

August 27, 2015

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Norway's ATM Agency Signs Up for Remote Tower Service

Air navigation service provider Avinor has plans for remote control of up to 15 or more airports from one location.

ATC

August 26, 2015

Russia's UAC Awaits Kremlin Approval To Build Turboprop

At the MAKS airshow, UAC president Yuri Slyusar said he favors restarting production of the Ilyushin Il-114 twin turboprop airliner.

Aircraft

August 26, 2015

China's Financial Crisis Fails To Dent Boeing's Market Forecast

The manufacturer raised its market forecast for China by 300 more planes compared to its previous forecast.

Aircraft

August 26, 2015

Inspector General Audit Report Raps ATC Tower Efficiency

Inefficient tower operations cost the government $853 million over five years, according to the Department of Transportation inspector general.

ATC

August 25, 2015

More Kremlin Cash Underwrites Superjet Lease Deals

Russian leasing groups GTLK and Ilyushin Finance are helping to boost transactions involving Sukhoi's Superjet 100 airliner.

Aircraft

August 25, 2015

Aviastar Rekindles Hopes for Tu-204

Sees ruble devaluation, opening Iranian market as potential demand drivers

Aircraft

August 24, 2015

China To Decentralize Landing Rights Process

Private or provincially owned airlines to secure rights through their own aviation authorities

Airlines

August 20, 2015

Path Cleared to IAG’s Aer Lingus Takeover

Ryanair formally agrees to sell its 29.1 percent stake

Airlines

August 19, 2015

Singapore Inaugurates New Air Traffic Management Centers

MITRE opens first facility outside the U.S. as Singapore strives to become an air traffic management center of excellence.

ATC

August 19, 2015

Sint Maarten’s Winair Readies To Extend Its Caribbean Lifeline

Awaits imminent capital injection for aircraft and growth

Airlines

August 18, 2015

Eram Software Function Caused Automation Lapse, FAA Says

Prime contractor Lockheed Martin is investigating why the problem was not identified during testing of the system, according to the FAA.

ATC

August 18, 2015

IndiGo Order Boosts Confidence in Indian Air Transport

Deal for 250 A320neos ranks as largest by number in Airbus's history

Airlines

August 18, 2015

FAA Proposes $325K Fine Against Southwest Airlines

The company improperly recorded a temporary repair to a crease in the aluminum skin of the jetliner’s rear cargo door as a permanent repair, says the FAA.

Airlines

August 18, 2015

All 54 ATR Crash Victims Confirmed Dead in Indonesia

The Trigana Air Service aircraft's FDR and CVR recovered in good condition

Accidents

August 18, 2015

A4A: Major U.S. Airlines Doubled Profit Year Over Year

Ten major carriers reported $8.7 billion in net profit during the first half of 2015, beating $3.9 billion in the same period last year.

Airlines

August 18, 2015

IndiGo Places Firm Order for 250 A320neos

Largest single order by number in Airbus's history boosts neo backlog to more than 4,100

Aircraft

August 17, 2015