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ICAO Group Establishes New Volcanic Ash Measures

An group established by ICAO has issued a series of recommendations to mitigate the effects of volcanic ash on air transport.

NBAA Warns of Coming ‘Climb Via’ Changes for SIDs

Biofuel Flights Take Dignitaries to UN Conference

Biofuel flights transported government dignitaries to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.

Sustainability and Environment

Appetite for Commercial Aerospace Mergers & Acquisitions Undiminished by Economic Concerns, Says Lazard

According to fund manager Lazard, expectations of a prolonged upcycle driven by strong commercial aircraft backlogs are driving mergers and acquisitions.

Thales Expands IFEC Service Network As New Avant System Prepares To Enter Service

Thales is expanding its in-flight entertainment and connectivity support network through its alliance with British Airways.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

U.S. Congress Undermining America’s Biofuels Leadership, Complains Washington Governor

The proposed restrictions on the U.S. military buying biofuels could stunt the country's emerging leadership in this technology.

Sustainability and Environment

Bombardier's Faith in C Series Unshaken by Tight Schedules

Bombardier Commercial Airplanes president Mike Arcamone has expressed satisfaction with progress on the C Series.

Global ATC Coverage One Step Closer

Global ATC Coverage One Step Closer

More ATC Procedural Changes on the Near Horizon

More ATC Procedural Changes on the Horizon

Air India Pilots Protest with Hunger Strike

Aireon Global Air Traffic Surveillance Planned for 2018

Study Attests to Air Transport's Economic Value

The U.S. economy is one of the best “connected” of world economies in terms of air travel, according to an IATA-funded study.

Russia Escalates European Union Emissions Trading Row

Russia has blocked overflight rights for European carrier Finnair in protest at the European Union emissions trading scheme.

European Financial Crisis Will Drag Down Airline Profits This Year, Says IATA

Airline losses in Europe are set to escalate this year as the continent's financial crisis saps economic growth.

Embraer Landing-Gear Overhauls Drive Liebherr Expansion

Aircraft components manufacturer Liebherr-Aerospace has expanded its customer service facility in Saline, Mich., to meet increasing demand for overhauls.

FAA Approves Funding for ADS-B Rollout through 2020

The FAA has approved funding to continue the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) network rollout through 2020.

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