Air Transport

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RTCA, Eurocae Sign Accord To Cooperate More on Standards

Standards organizations RTCA and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment signed a memorandum of cooperation.

Avionics

November 25, 2014

Malaysia Airlines Regional To Re-Launch as LCC

MASWings to add Boeing 737-800s next year

Aircraft

November 24, 2014

Leap Fan Blade Partners Open New Plant in France

Safran, Albany International host French president François Hollande

Engines

November 24, 2014

Boeing South Carolina Starts Building Its First 787-9

Big Dreamliner scheduled for delivery to United Airlines

Aircraft

November 24, 2014

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Kuwait Airways Commits to 10 Boeing 777-300ERs

Fleet renewal to start in 2016

Aircraft

November 20, 2014

Delta Orders 50 Airbus Widebodies

First A350-900s to arrive in 2017

Aircraft

November 20, 2014

Airbus A350 Arrives in Tokyo as Asian Demo Tour Continues

Region accounts for a third of all A350 orders

Aircraft

November 19, 2014

FAA Declares Latest NextGen Project a Success

North Texas Metroplex project to streamline flight paths, save fuel, cut emissions

ATC

November 19, 2014

Asian Airlines Struggle with Low Yields Despite Growth

U.S. carriers considering international expansion could add to the pressure

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 18, 2014

SkyWest To Shed Brasilias, Reaches New Terms with United

Plans to become all-jet carrier by next summer

Aircraft

November 18, 2014

Q400 Propeller Blade Punctures Cabin

Passenger escapes with minor injuries.

Safety

November 17, 2014

Two-Pilot Age Restriction Disappears

Both pilots in a Part 121 cockpit can now be older than 60.

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2014

Air Traffic Controllers Arrested for Theft of Public Funds

FAA employees allegedly gained unauthorized access to federal payroll system.

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2014

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2014

Airbus A380 To Reach Break-Even in 2015

Increased superjumbo deliveries in third quarter contributes to net income decline

Aircraft

November 14, 2014

India’s Latest Aviation Policy To Promote Regional Links

Charter services get scheduled status.

Regulations and Government

November 14, 2014

EC Approves Etihad-Alitalia Partnership

Airlines plan to complete deal by year-end

November 14, 2014

Lufthansa Technik Breaks Ground on Puerto Rico MRO Facility

Lufthansa Technik broke ground on a new Airbus A320 overhaul facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 13, 2014

Flybe To Sell Stake in Finnair Joint Venture

Finnair cites profitability "issues."

Aircraft

November 12, 2014

Airbus A350-900 Receives FAA Type Certification

Wins U.S. approval some six weeks after gaining European ticket.

Aircraft

November 12, 2014