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Boeing Trims This Year's Delivery Forecast on 787 Snags

Boeing lowers this year's delivery forecast.

October 26, 2011

Lawyers for Colgan Victims Claim to Hold “Smoking Gun”

Colgan lawyers hold "smoking gun."

October 26, 2011

Oman Air Wavering Over 787 Deliveries

Oman Air now flies seven Airbus A330s (above), now seen as possible alternatives to Boeing 787s. (Photo: Airbus)

October 26, 2011

Bombardier's C Series Still on Schedule: Dewar

Bombardier C Series is on track for first flight in 2012.

Aircraft

October 25, 2011

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U.S. House Passes Anti-EU Emissions Tax

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly yesterday against U.S. participation in the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS)

Regulations and Government

October 25, 2011

Rolls-Royce Introduces Trent 900 Improvements for A380 Operators

Rolls-Royce boosts Trent 900 engine performance for A380

Engines

October 21, 2011

ATA Chief Vows Continued Fight Against ETS

The head of the Air Transport Association came out punching against the European emissions trading scheme.

Regulations and Government

October 20, 2011

Boeing Raises 737 Production Rate

Boeing raised production rates for 737NG

Aircraft

October 19, 2011

China Eastern Swaps 787 Order for 737s

China Eastern cancels 787 order

Aircraft

October 18, 2011

FAA Building New ATC Tower at Cleveland Hopkins

The FAA broke ground yesterday on a new $69 million air traffic control tower and Tracon facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

ATC

October 18, 2011

AIN Blog: Europe’s Leadership on GHG Emissions Leaves Sour Taste with Aviation

Europe's leadership on GHG faces still resistance.

October 18, 2011

Rolls To Join Pratt in GTF Development

All appears forgiven between Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney now that the two engine manufacturers prepare

Engines

October 17, 2011

European States Not Meeting ATM Commitments, Says Independent Body

Most European states have fallen behind in their legislated commitments to improve the operational, financial and environmental efficiency

Aircraft

October 17, 2011

FAA Presses Advisory Committee for NextGen Details

The U.S. FAA has asked the committee advising it on implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) to outline

Aircraft

October 17, 2011

Virgin Atlantic To Help Pioneer New Fuel Process

Virgin Atlantic last Wednesday announced plans to become the first airline to use a new low-carbon aviation biofuel

Sustainability and Environment

October 17, 2011

FAA’s Air Traffic Chief Pledges Execution of Capital Programs

The man assigned to head the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) following several incidents involving sleeping air traffic controllers

ATC

October 17, 2011

Gourgeon Steps Down as Air France-KLM CEO

Gourgeon Steps Down as CEO of Air France-KLM.

October 17, 2011

ACSS Showcases Surveillance Avionics

Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems is riding a wave of interest in surveillance-type avionics.

ATC

October 12, 2011

Delta, US Airways, Gain Approval For LGA-DCA Slot Swap

Authorities grant US Airways, Delta approval for LGA-DCA slot swap.

Airlines

October 12, 2011

Cargolux Takes Delivery of First 747-8

Cargolux reaches deal with Boeing, GE on 747-8Fs.

Aircraft

October 12, 2011