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Authorities Cite Approach ‘Mismanagement’ in Asiana Crash

Asiana Flight 214's crew mismanaged their approach and failed to adequately monitor airspeed.

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.

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A350-900 Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain

The Airbus A350-900 ran through a battery of tests in temperatures exceeding 104 deg F.

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.

Industry Braces for ‘Tsunami’ of Aircraft Retirements

Experts predict 1,000 retirements per year from commercial fleets by 2024.

Boeing Partners Get ASTM Approval for New Biofuel

A new biofuel developed by Amyris and Total called farnesane has won approval for use as a component of airliner jet fuel.

Nav Canada Nears Completion of Nationwide ILS Upgrade

When completed, the program will comprise 110 ILS systems at new locations and replace ILS legacy systems.

Germany's DFS, Airlines Clash Over Cost Increase

Boeing 787-9 Wins Certification

Approval paves the way for Air New Zealand to take delivery of the first production example early this summer.

India Completes ADS-B Ground Network Installation

The Airports Authority of India commissioned the installation of ADS-B at 14 of the nation's airport in 2014.

Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities

Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.

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Emirates Cancels A350 Order

The Airbus A350 orderbook shrunk by 70 airplanes with Emirates' recent order cancellation.

Aeroflot Launches Low-Fare Service Into Crimea

Dobrolet service into Simferopol marks Aeroflot's entree into the low-fare market.

CSeries Engine Failure Originated in Low-Pressure Turbine

Bombardier has confirmed that the May 29 failure of one of the engines on the first CSeries flight test vehicle involved the low-pressure turbine.

Narrowbodies Monopolize May Jetliner Sales

Boeing and Airbus collected orders for a total of 169 narrowbodies during the month of May.

ICAO Expects Tracking Standard Within Two Years

AIN Blog: IATA Meeting Draws Attention to Widebody Talks

IATA Boss Promotes ‘Global Mindset’ at AGM

IATA director Tony Tyler called for a more concerted effort to promote global connectivity at his group's annual general meeting.

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