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AIN Blog: NextGen? It's a Wonder FAA Gets Anything Done

Bedeviled by political gamesmanship and misfortune, it’s a wonder that FAA gets anything done, never mind NextGen.

December 20, 2011

Bids for BMI Hinge on Access to Heathrow Slots

Virgin and British Airways' parent IAG are vying to buy BMI from Lufthansa

Airports

December 19, 2011

American Airlines Approved for iPad in All Flight Phases

American Airlines has gained FAA approval to use Apple iPads in the cockpit during all flight phases.

Avionics

December 16, 2011

American Warns Eagle Pilots of February Furlough

Eagle warns pilots of February furlough.

Aircraft

December 16, 2011

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Aspiring African LCC Operator Retains EasyJet Founder Haji-Ioannou

Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins African venture.

December 15, 2011

LAN, TAM Clear Last Hurdle to Merger

LAN Airlines S.A., of Chile and TAM S.A. of Brazil cleared the last regulatory hurdle to their merger December 14.

Regulations and Government

December 15, 2011

AMR Bankrutpcy Puts Eagle Divestiture On Hold

AMR bankruptcy leaves American Eagle in limbo.

December 14, 2011

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Wins FAA Certification

747-8I wins FAA certification.

Aircraft

December 14, 2011

Boeing Logs Historic Sale with Southwest $19 Billion Order

Southwest orders 737 MAXs.

December 13, 2011

GAO: FAA Should Detail Agreement With Europe

The FAA should provide more detailed information on efforts to align with Europe on ATC modernization to mitigate “continuing skepticism”

ATC

December 13, 2011

Etihad, Southwest, FedEx Spread Holiday Cheer to Boeing

Etihad, Southwest endow Boeing with major orders.

December 13, 2011

European Financial Crisis Set To Drag Down Airline Profits

IATA's 2012 profits forecast sees airline margins dipping

Airports

December 12, 2011

WTO To Comment on Latest U.S. Claims against EU

WTO to comment on U.S. claims against EU.

December 12, 2011

Boeing To Offer up to 330-Minute ETOPS on 777

Boeing gains 330-minute ETOPS approval for 777.

Aircraft

December 12, 2011

Airbus Starts Joining the First A350 XWB Front Fuselage

Airbus starts to join front fuselage for first A350 XWB.

December 9, 2011

A350 Fuselage Takes Shape while Airbus, API Spar over A320 Winglets

Airbus starts to join front fuselage for first A350 XWB.

Aircraft

December 9, 2011

FAA Should Describe NextGen Interoperability, GAO Says

The GAO has recommended that FAA provide more information on its efforts to align with Europe on ATC modernization.

Avionics

December 8, 2011

AIN Blog: Boeing, IAM Finally Learn To Play Nice

Member of the IAM have ratified a four-year labor deal with Boeing.

December 8, 2011

IATA Warns of Effects of Eurozone Crisis On Airlines

IATA warns of effect of Eurozone crisis on airlines.

December 7, 2011

Gulfstream Int’l To Upgrade to Saabs

Gulfstream International Airlines has reached an agreement with Saab Aircraft Leasing to buy

December 6, 2011