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Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes

The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.

Airlines

October 28, 2015

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Aircraft

October 28, 2015

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Aircraft

October 27, 2015

U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio

Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors

Aircraft

October 27, 2015

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Etihad Goes To Court To Maintain Air Berlin Code-share Flights

Files injunction in German court to continue services to 29 destinations

Airlines

October 23, 2015

IndiGo IPO Expected To Raise $465 Million

Expansion plans call for current complement of 100 airplanes to increase to 154 by March 2018

Airlines

October 23, 2015

Rudder Pedal Glitch Delays MRJ First Flight

Japanese regional jet now scheduled to take to the air during week of November 9

Aircraft

October 23, 2015

Etihad Wins Injunction to Continue Air Berlin Code Share Flights

German government pledges to keep agreements in place until January 15

Airlines

October 23, 2015

The Massive Airbus A380 Shows off Agile Flying at Paris Air Show 2015

The Massive Airbus A380 Shows off Agile Flying at Paris Air Show 2015

Aircraft

October 23, 2015

United's Interim Leadership Stays Course on Improvements

The carrier's management team is 'fully capable,' acting CEO Brett Hart told analysts and reporters in a conference call.

Aircraft

October 22, 2015

Boeing’s Muilenburg Rebuts Talk of Widebody Bubble

Insists production rate will not fall below seven per month during transition to 777X

Aircraft

October 21, 2015

Malaysia Airlines To Replace London A380s with A350s

Yields proving too low to support the Airbus superjumbo

Aircraft

October 19, 2015

EASA in Consultations over Medical Privacy Policy

Agency chief Ky laments lack of common legislation in Europe

Regulations and Government

October 15, 2015

Controllers Union Raises Alarm on ATC Staffing, Seeks Hearing

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association

ATC

October 15, 2015

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.

Airlines

October 15, 2015

Viability of Aviation Biofuels Remains Distant, Say Experts

The main challenge remains economics but organizing collection of raw materials also presents difficulties.

Sustainability and Environment

October 14, 2015

Pratt Canada Joins 328Jet Upgrade Program

Signs MoU to supply PW306Bs to Turkey's TRJet

Aircraft

October 14, 2015

Ethiopia Prepares to Build Major Hub Airport for Africa

A new airport development for the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa could take until around 2024 to build.

Airports

October 13, 2015

Singapore Airlines Launches Ultra-long-range A350-900

SIA plans to resume direct flights from Singapore to New York.

Aircraft

October 13, 2015

Dutch Safety Board Blames ICAO, States for MH17 Failures

Confirms warhead from Buk missile system brought down Malaysia 777

Regulations and Government

October 13, 2015