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UK Government Stalls Over Heathrow Expansion Plan

Independent commission recommends third runway for London Heathrow Airport

Onera Pitches Greener, Wider Structure for A320 Replacement

Nova concept's fuselage to contribute to lift

Boeing, Embraer To Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Tests

Plans call for an Embraer airplane to fly ecoDemonstrator trials next year

Ex-Im Bank Charter Expires as U.S. Congress Takes Holiday

With another attempt to renew its charter expected, the export credit agency will continue operating and managing its existing loan portfolio.

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Lufthansa Averts Cabin Crew Strike

Reprieve to last until at least mid-July

European Alliance Delivers ATM Modernization Blueprint

The deployment program charts the transition from research and development to implementation of the Single European Sky effort.

Philippines Removed from EU Air Safety Blacklist

Thailand avoids EU ban, for now

Airline Pilots: Low Pay Drives Disputed Pilot Shortage

Aspiring airline pilots are discouraged by low entry level pay, limited career path, speakers at ALPA conference relate.

Boeing To Cut 747-8 Production to One per Month

Move from 1.3 per month to take effect next March

Australia Declares Flight Tracking Capability

Controllers can now track aircraft in oceanic airspace east and west of Australia using automatic dependent surveillance-contract.

Lufthansa Faces Summer of Strikes by Cabin Crew

Union gives airline until June 30 to agree to accept terms of previous agreement

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.

Training and Workforce

Grabysur Diversifies Cockpit Night Vision Products

Andalusian company has moved into new premises to accommodate strong growth.

Liebherr-Aerospace Invests for the Future

Liebherr has won the contract for the wing-fold system for the Boeing 777X.

Saft Batteries Selected for Irkut MC-21 Airliner

Onboard batteries that will provide power to start the auxiliary power unit and provide emergency backup and buffering for critical systems.

Lufthansa Technik Offers Flying Intensive Care Units

Lufthansa Technik is introducing patient transport compartments for the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

CFM Dominates Engine Order News at Paris Show

CFM racked up $14 billion in sales during the Paris show week, with Rolls-Royce and IAE also doing new business.

Airbus, ST Aero Launch New A320 P2F Program

Deal marks Airbus’s second attempt at an Airbus narrowbody freighter program.

Maintenance and Modifications

Volga-Dnepr Boosts 747-8 with 20-ship Freighter Deal

Russian cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr plans to expand its fleet with twenty freighter versions of the widebody.

Boeing’s Sinnett Addresses Cost Fundamentals of New Midsize Airliner

Fuel economy, maintenance costs and training costs are top considerations.

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