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TAM Reacts to Sagging Brazilian Market

Attributes traffic declines to inflation, currency devaluation

Boeing Forecast for Pilot, Technician Demand Up 4 Percent

The Asia-Pacific region is set to command the lion’s share of supply for pilots and maintenance technicians.

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.

European Space Agency, Inmarsat Complete Satcom Design

The 'Iris Precursor' program aims to support initial 4D flight-path control by satellite by 2018.

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EASA Calls for Mandatory Mental Screening of Pilots

Task force report to EC contains six main recommendations

Gagan Costs Draw Resistance from India’s Airlines

Operators claim mandate could ground fleets

Pilot Group Decries Deregulation Proposal Circulating in ICAO

ICAO denies suggestions by the European Cockpit Association that the process for formulating policy on airline deregulation has been mishandled.

Updated L-410 Turboprop Rolls Out in Czech Republic

Latest version of the 19-seat commuter airplane features new avionics, more powerful engines

Contract Rejection by Delta Pilots Nixes Big Order

Deal off for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs, 20 Embraer 190s, confirms Delta CEO

Malaysia Airlines Prepares To Scale Back Network

Plans call for first large-scale service cuts since downing of MH17

Lufthansa Technik Set To Open New MRO Base in Puerto Rico

The facility in Aguadilla promises to generate $2.2 billion in economic impact over 30 years for the financially troubled U.S. territory.

Maintenance and Modifications

Inadequate Cargo Restraint Brought Down 747 at Bagram

At least one armored vehicle on board shifted rearward as the airplane took off, crippling key systems

European Commission Approves Co-Funding for ATM Projects

With European Union co-funding, €650 million in public and private investment will be applied to begin air traffic management modernization.

Safety Violations Could Cost SkyWest More Than $1M

The proposed civil penalty is the result of operating six aircraft beyond inspection limits.

KLM Academy Chooses APS for Upset Prevention Training

Loss of control in flight represents the most severe hull loss causal factor in commercial aviation worldwide over the past 10 years.

Training and Workforce

Flight Path Management: Old Issue, New Incident

The crew was too low an a visual approach but later landed safely on an instrument approach.

United Grounding Highlights Worries over Cyber Attacks

IATA warns of airline industry’s vulnerability

Vietnamese Airlines Prepare To Fulfill Growth Ambitions

Pen new deals with Boeing to expand fleets

United Resumes Flights After Computer Glitch Grounding

Some 3,500 flights were affected after network problems stopped operations.

ATR’s “Green” Demonstrator Takes Flight

First mission for phase of testing involving composite insulating materials and vibro-acoustic sensors.

Sustainability and Environment

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