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Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.

Accidents

September 9, 2015

A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification

Higher max takeoff weight increases range to 7,250 nautical miles

Aircraft

September 8, 2015

Latest Pilot Strike at Lufthansa Disrupts Long-Haul Schedule

Plans for more strikes to target short-haul services

Airlines

September 8, 2015

Lufthansa Sues its Pilots’ Union, Pledges Hiring Freeze

Latest strike to ground 1,000 flights on Wednesday

Airlines

September 8, 2015

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Mitsubishi MRJ Set for Late October First Flight

Company expects to finish final aircraft-level ground testing and inspection by end of this month

Aircraft

September 2, 2015

BMI Regional, Loganair To ‘Rationalize’ Operations

Headquarters consolidation, relocation of maintenance facility among changes proposed by new parent company

Airlines

September 2, 2015

Korean Air Pilots Protest Influx of Malaysian Flight Crew

Fear secondment plan will further delay promotions

Airlines

September 1, 2015

Aeroflot To Absorb Rival Airline Transaero

Flag carrier to control more than half the Russian market

Airlines

September 1, 2015

Rebuilt Flybe Flies Higher With Improved Load Factors

UK airline is still looking to offload seven Embraer 195 jets.

Aircraft

August 31, 2015

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

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