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TAP Air Portugal Pilots Start 10-Day Strike

Dispute surrounding privatization terms leads to walkout

FAA Declares New En Route Automation System Is Operational

Thirteen years in development, the En Route Automation Modernization System now operates at 20 en route centers nationwide.

Application Software Bug Delays American Airlines Flights

A duplicated ILS approach chart for Washington Reagan National Airport caused the iPad application software to shut down

Indonesia Scraps Merpati Re-Launch

Finances scuttle plans to resurrect state-owned carrier

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APS Brings Upset Recovery Training to Delta

Simulator instructors will roll out upset prevention and recovery training to the airline's 12,000 pilots.

Airport Capacity Estimate Changes as Battle Over PFC Rages

The FAA has scaled back its projection of the number of U.S. airports that will be 'capacity constrained' by 2020.

United To Swap Boeing 787 Positions for 777s

Boosts Boeing's prospects for smooth 777X transition

Southwest Pilots' Union Joins Battle Against Gulf Carriers

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association adds its name to the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies coalition of U.S. airlines and unions.

Sweden's LFV Inaugurates First 'Remote Tower' Operations

The state-owned air navigation service provider claims to be the world's first ATC organization to manage an airport remotely.

787 Seat Supply Delays Continue But Solution Is Close

Boeing engineers working with Zodiac to resolve delivery delays

ANA Rescues Struggling Japanese Low-cost Carrier Skymark

Teams with private equity fund to resuscitate bankrupt budget carrier

Natca's Rinaldi Urges Change in U.S. ATC System

Rinaldi declines to jump into funding debate, but says stable, predictable funding flow necessary.

Rolls To Power Emirates’ Latest Batch of A380s

Airline switches allegiances from Pratt, GE partnership

French Controllers Call Off Strike

DGAC assures union that latest proposal will stand

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.

Regulations and Government

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

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