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Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

AIN Blog: Flying the Unfriendly Skies

Based upon the recent experiences of this reporter, commerical aviation travel is reaching new lows.

U.S. Airlines, Airports Wage War Over Passenger Facility Tax

Airlines for America expects a record number of passengers this spring, but it opposes airports' effort to raise the Passenger Facility Charge.

United Studying Replacements for Its Transatlantic 757s

Waiting on Boeing's answer to the Airbus A321LR

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ICAO Names First Woman To Serve as its Secretary General

The International Civil Aviation Organization elected Fang Liu as the first woman and first Chinese national to serve as its secretary general.

Regulations and Government

Boeing Unveils Efficiency ‘Bridge’ to 777X

New aerodynamic features promise to help cut fuel burn by 2 percent

Rockwell Collins Touts Multi-Source Aircraft Tracking System

The Arinc MultiLink system draws from six data sources to provide global aircraft tracking, Rockwell Collins declares.

U.S. Airlines Allege Unfair Competition from Gulf Carriers

United, American and Delta airlines released a 55-page white paper which argues that Gulf airlines have received $42 billion in subsidies.

Germany Extends €623 million Loan for A350

Second tranche brings total to €1.123 billion

Accident Closes New York LaGuardia Airport

Delta MD-88 skids off runway and nearly into Flushing Bay

Congress Questions the FAA on Cyber Security Controls

Cyber security lapses threaten the FAA's safe and efficient management of the U.S. national airspace system, the GAO found.

Norwegian Air Cancels Scandinavian Flights as Pilots Strike

The Norwegian pilots union Parat began the strike on February 27 after mediation talks with Norwegian over a new labor agreement collapsed.

Airlines Complain About ATC's Use of Mandarin at Beijing

Claim pilots become confused when ATC speaks with Chinese pilots in their native tongue

Airservices Australia Leads Aircraft Tracking Trial Using ADS-C

Airservices Australia, Inmarsat, Qantas and Virgin Australia are testing an aircraft tracking system using ADS-C at regular invervals.

VLM Delays Superjet Deliveries

Opts to wait for EASA certification of long-range version

Australia Chooses Thales For Joint Civil-Military ATM System

Thales Australia will build an integrated civil and military air traffic management system under Australia's 'OneSky' program.

February 27, 2015

Southwest 737s Allowed To Fly Until Inspections Completed

The FAA, Southwest Airlines and Boeing agreed on a plan that allows Southwest 737s to continue flying until overdue inspections are completed.

February 25, 2015

AAR To Sell Telair Cargo Group to TransDigm

The company is divesting two divisions to focus on core competencies.

February 25, 2015

Wizz Air Goes Public to Boost Low-Cost Growth Plan

The Hungary-based carrier has big plans to grow beyond its network across Central and Eastern Europe

February 25, 2015

Europe Postpones Controller-Pilot Datalink Mandate

The European Commission has drafted legislation to postpone requiring controller-pilot datalink communications until 2020.

February 24, 2015

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