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European Sanctions Ground Russia's Dobrolet

Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet had to suspend all flights after insurance, leasing, maintenance and other services were blocked by European sanctions.

August 4, 2014

Aurigny Takes Delivery of First Embraer

Guernsey carrier takes first jet, an Embraer E195, after Flybe deserts island.

August 3, 2014

Bombardier In Talks with Chinese about Q400 Production

As threats to its Russian venture gather, Bombardier has turned to China as another possible source of turboprop collaboration.

Aircraft

July 31, 2014

China to Launch New Incentive Plan for Regional Airports

Discounts on landing fees and parking charges to take effect next summer.

July 30, 2014

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Boeing Sees Increasing Demand for Pilots, Mechanics

Global demand for pilots to reach 533,000 over next 20 years.

July 30, 2014

Enders: Airbus Order Cancellations No Cause for Alarm

Most of the cancellations of orders for more than 200 airplanes came as no surprise, according to the CEO.

July 30, 2014

Boeing 787-10 To Be Assembled Exclusively in South Carolina

North Charleston gets responsibility for buidling longest Dreamliner

Aircraft

July 30, 2014

Emirates to Stop Iraq Overflights, But Not Etihad

Emirates will stop flying over ISIS-controlled territory while Etihad maintains its status quo.

July 29, 2014

ICAO Task Force to Address ‘Gaps’ Exposed by MH17

An ICAO-led industry task force will consider possible changes to how the airline industry assesses the risk of overflying conflict zones.

July 29, 2014

Air Algerie Pilots Asked to Turn Back, Recorders Recovered

All 116 on board Flight AH5017 died in the crash.

Accidents

July 28, 2014

Pratt, Alcoa Pioneer Use of Aluminum Fan Blades

Heavier titanium and pricier carbon fiber once presented the only options.

Engines

July 28, 2014

A350 Testing Approaches Conclusion With Route Proving

Airbus A350s have flown more than 2,250 hours during 540 flights.

July 25, 2014

FAA Lifts Ban on U.S. Flights to Israel

July 24, 2014

Missing Air Algerie MD-83 Reportedly Crashed

Air Algerie flight 5017 went missing en route to Algiers, while flying over Mali.

July 24, 2014

Etihad-Jet Affirm Plans for Growth, Profits

Despite losses, Etihad Airways reaffirmed plans to stay the course in its partnership with Jet Airways.

July 24, 2014

Pilot Group Calls for Cohesive Risk Appraisal of War Zones

While some airlines avoided the conflict zone over eastern Ukraine, others assumed that the open airspace implied an acceptable level of safety.

Safety

July 24, 2014

Germany's DFS To Provide Tower Services at London Gatwick

The contract will cover air traffic and approach services below 4,000 feet around the airport, including maintenance of the associated infrastructure.

ATC

July 23, 2014

TransAsia ATR Crashes in Taiwan, 48 Dead

The ATR 72-500 failed in its second attempt to land in stormy weather.

July 23, 2014

AIN Blog: MH17 Insurer Pledges Payments as Liability Questions Loom

The Montreal Convention prescribes war risk payments of $150,000 per passenger.

July 23, 2014

Delta Suspends Service to Tel Aviv Over Missile Fears

A rocket or associated debris found Ben Gurion International Airport prompted Delta to divert a flight bound for Tel Aviv to Paris.

July 22, 2014