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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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AAPA Says Investment is Needed in Infrastructure

AIN spoke to Andrew Herdman, director general of the Asia Pacific Airlines Association, ahead of the Singapore Airshow.

Aircraft

February 17, 2015

London City Gets Green Light To Expand

Airport in London’s Docklands has gained approval for a range of improvements in a £200 million ($308 million) investment program

Airports

February 16, 2015

Nations work towards Asia Pacific Single Sky

The Asia Pacific region is progressing toward a cooperative air traffic management environment

ATC

February 16, 2015

Airbus, Suppliers Eye Wider Use of More-electric Systems

Fuel cell could replace APU, ram air turbine in future

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

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Delayed Permit Application Hurts Norwegian Air Financials

Norwegian Air Shuttle's drawn out application for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit is creating drag on its bottom line.

Aircraft

February 12, 2015

TransAsia Pilots Undergo Retesting for Engine-Failure Response

Ten pilots have failed CAA-ordered tests

Accidents

February 11, 2015

Saab Wins Second-Phase Tower System Contract in Australia

Airservices Australia awarded Saab a contract for the second phase of its national tower technology improvement program.

ATC

February 10, 2015

Malaysia Moves To Curb LCC Growth

Authorities won't issue more AOCs for low-cost entrants

Airlines

February 10, 2015

Both Engines Lost Power Before TransAsia Crash

FDR data suggests pilots shut fuel supply to left engine

Accidents

February 6, 2015

CSeries Flight Test Program Reaches 900-Hour Mark

CSeries Program head reports 'solid progress'

Aircraft

February 6, 2015

Taiwan Orders Checks on ATRs after TransAsia Crash

Order also affects fellow Taiwanese regional Uni Air

Accidents

February 5, 2015

Australian Transport Workers Call for AirAsia Safety Audit

Leaked report on crash of QZ8501 questions pilot training

Accidents

February 5, 2015

ICAO Conference Recommends Aircraft Tracking Standard

International Civil Aviation Organization member states recommended the adoption of a 15-minute position reporting standard for aircraft.

Aircraft

February 5, 2015

TransAsia ATR 72 Crashes in Taiwan, Killing At Least 23

Second deadly crash for Taiwanese airline in seven months

Accidents

February 4, 2015

ERA Reveals Strategy To Partner with New EU Establishment

Association hopes that acting early will allow it to partner with new European Parliament and Commission on workable aviation policy

Airlines

February 4, 2015

Aeroflot’s Support Boosts Outlook for Superjet

Talking with Sukhoi about taking airplanes originally built for UTAir

Aircraft

February 3, 2015

WSI Claims 'Critical Mass' for Turbulence-reporting System

Weather firm WSI believes it has achieved a “critical mass” of daily aircraft reports to its turbulence-alerting system in North America.

Safety

February 3, 2015

FAA Seeks Funding for Security Steps, Data Communications

The FAA's budget request of $15.8 billion contains $235 million to begin rolling out data communications between pilots and controllers.

ATC

February 3, 2015

Chorus-Air Canada CPA, Pilot Deal Seal Major Q400 Order

Contract with Bombardier includes firm order for 13 Q400s

Aircraft

February 2, 2015

Delta To Add Boeing 717s to West Coast Shuttle

Mainline jets to replace some Embraer E175s in June

Airlines

February 2, 2015