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Industry Selects Projects To Speed Single European Sky

The Sesar Deployment Alliance of airlines, airports and ATC providers recommends 110 projects to kickstart the Single European Sky.

MRO Firms Could Lose Out Even as Global Market Grows

Predictive maintenance systems stand to cut MRO aftermarket spending

Maintenance and Modifications

Korean Officials Meet with Airlines Following Asiana Accident

A320 skids off runway at Japan's Hiroshima Airport, injuring at least 20

Etihad Airways CEO Mounts Defense of Gulf Carrier in Europe

Meeting with European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc, CEO James Hogan outlined Etihad Airways' contribution to Europe's economy.

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ATR Moves to Bolster Support in Latin America

Signs series of deals with Brazilian partners

Maintenance and Modifications

Next French ATC Strike Set For April 29, Despite Talks

Largest controller union objects to method of negotiation

Airbus Spools Up Customer Service Effort for A350

Intends to become “major player” in model’s maintenance market

Labor Strife Spreading Across Latam Network

Union leaders meet to discuss expanding work actions outside Chile.

U.S. Agencies Start Formal Review of Gulf Carrier Dispute

The departments of State, Commerce and Transportation will gather evidence to evaluate allegations against Qatar, Emirates and Etihad airlines.

Bombardier Replaces Commercial Head Amid CSeries Unrest

Replaces Mike Arcamone with ILFC executive while CFO Retires

Russian Lessor IFC Eyeing Alternatives to Bombardier

Financing barriers cloud prospects of CSeries, Q400 deals

FAA Restores India’s Safety Ranking

Country's airlines can now add service to U.S.

Regulations and Government

IATA: Germanwings Crash Could Lead to Hiring Changes

IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said airlines may consider psychological testing of pilots as a result of Germanwings crash.

Fedex Moves to Buy TNT, Seeing Long-term Growth in Europe

Seeks to acquire package carrier TNT of The Netherlands for $4.8 billion

Pratt Sharpens Focus on Supply Chain for GTF Ramp-Up

Places renewed emphasis on long-term supplier agreements

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

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.

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