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Embraer Takes Holistic Approach to Supporting Aircraft Values

Commercial chief compares strategy surrounding E2 program with that of A320neo and 737 Max

Pilot Group Decries Social Neglect Among Europe’s Airlines

Cites "flags of convenience," and "atypical employment" among unfair practices in airline industry

Lufthansa Cargo Navigates Through Headwinds in Americas

Strong U.S. dollar contributing to instability

'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland

Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.

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Boeing Starts Assembly of First 737 Max

Mechanics load first wing panels and stringers into new assembly tool

Sierra Nevada Unveils Plans to Build Dornier 328 in Turkey

Plans also call for development of larger variants

Delta Air Lines Takes First Heavyweight A330-300

Eleven airlines have ordered the higher-takeoff-weight variant

An Anniversary For a (largely) Forgotten Event

It's 45 years since ALM Flight 980 ditched in the Caribbean.

FAA Set To Expand Data Comm System

After a two-year test period, the text-based cockpit communication system will serve more than 50 U.S. airports by the end of next year.

Qatar To Send Five Airliners to Paris Show

Display to include Airbus A350, Boeing 787

FAA Forms Advisory Committee on Pilot Mental Health Issues

The agency said its aviation rulemaking committee is a response to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and Germanwings Flight 9525.

Ireland Accepts IAG Bid for Aer Lingus

Ryanair yet to weigh in

ACMG Sees Freighter Demand Accelerating

Twenty-year forecast predicts need for 125 additional freighters a year

Pilot Shortage Hitting Home at Racca Member Airlines

Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association members are perturbed about the shortage of qualified pilots.

Regulations and Government

Honeywell Readies for New Integrated Radio’s First Application

Initial contract covers 200 Southwest Airlines 737 Max narrowbodies

FAA Adds to "Lessons Learned" Safety Website

The FAA has updated its "Lessons Learned" safety library with six new modules detailing additional historically significant accidents.

South African Airways Charts Road to Recovery

Decision pending on privatization versus recapitalization

Eurocontrol Readies for Free Route Airspace

Maastricht air traffic control center makes progress in efficiency but faces slow progress in wider European ATM cooperation

Citation CJ4 Pressed into Airline Service

Scheduled and charter airline operator Hahn Air Lines is using CJ4s for its Dusseldorf-Luxembourg route.

Pilot Shortage Turns to Crisis among Small Cargo Carriers

Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association members search for solutions

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