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FDR Confirms Germanwings Co-pilot Set Autopilot For Crash

Information recovered from the A320's descent confirmed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz set the autopilot for a fatal controlled flight into the French Alps.

Thai Carriers Subject to Checks after ICAO Safety Audit

Thai aviation authorities are working with ICAO to rectify concerns over flight operation certification procedures.

Investigators Find Germanwings Flight Data Recorder

French prosecutor says A320 co-pilot was definitely conscious at the time of the crash.

Pratt Comfortable With Market Share On A320neo

Engine company's PW1100G now powering two Airbus narrowbodies

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Swiss Authorities Clear Etihad Stake in Darwin Airline

After some delay, Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi is taking a one-third stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline.

Experts Expect Germanwings FDR Will Yield Useable Data

Locating the unit's memory module could present a bigger challenge

EASA Certifies Increased Takeoff Weight A330-300

An additional seven metric tons of max takeoff weight will give the A330 up to 500 extra nautical miles of range, or increased payload.

Russia Launches Rescue Bid for Debt-Laden UTair

The Russian government has agreed to provide debt guarantees for UTair, but less than half the aid the struggling airline requested.

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Lufthansa Insurers Prepare to Cover Germanwings Costs

Lufthansa's insurers have set aside $300 million to cover anticipated costs for the Germanwings costs as French prosecutors prepare a criminal case.

Cheap Oil Barely Affecting Airliner Deliveries, Retirements

Statistics show little movement in average retirement age as new airplane shipments continue at record pace

Delta Fights Off Challengers for Haneda Rights

Hawaiian calls DOT decision an example of "institutional bias" in favor of U.S. business travelers

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.

AIN Blog: Response to Germanwings Tragedy Does Not Inspire Confidence

Stunned by the Germanwings crash, the air transport industry's response has not been coherent or convincing.

Pilot Unions Protest Germanwings Investigation Leaks

Pilot unions are unhappy that French prosecutors quickly pressed criminal charges after cockpit voice recorder contents were leaked to the media.

Atlanta, Beijing Remain World's Top Two Busiest Airports

The world's top four busiest airports for passengers all saw increases in 2014 and retained their rankings from the previous year.

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol

Services in and out slowly returning to normal

EASA Changes Position on Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

Agency recommends two crewmembers on flight deck at all times

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Prosecutor Says Germanwings Copilot Purposely Crashed A320

CVR recordings indicate copilot refused captain's re-entry into cockpit

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation

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