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Certification Ends Development Nightmares for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, which during its seven-times delayed development program has seemed more of a nightmare than a dream, became a joyful reality on A

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August 29, 2011

All Major East Coast Airports Now Operating, but Irene’s Flight Cancellation Toll Tops 13,000

All of the major airline airports along the U.S.

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August 29, 2011

Eagle Pilots Reach Spinoff Deal

American Eagle pilots reached an agreement with management in late July that guarantees an opportunity to work for American Airlines as AMR prepares to div

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August 28, 2011

Air Lease Delivers First E190 to Trip

Steven Udvar Hazy’s Air Lease has delivered its first new Embraer aircraft from the <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/new-lea

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August 28, 2011

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ERA on a mission to win over Brussels bureaucrats

To the European Regions Airline Association, the last 36 months have proved the most challenging period the industry at large has ever faced, leaving ER

August 28, 2011

FAA, EASA Give Nod to Boeing 747-8F

Boeing received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the new 747-8F Freighter on August 19.

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August 28, 2011

Virgin Australia Plots First ATR Routes

Virgin Australia will introduce its first ATR turboprops under a new regional alliance with Perth-based Skywest starting in October, the company announced

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August 27, 2011

SkyWest To Fly CRJs for US Air

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August 26, 2011

Korean Confirms C Series Order

Korean Air has converted a <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/paris-2011-korean-air-signs-for-cseries-as-pampw-flies-engine-30

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August 26, 2011

Unmanned Aircraft in U.S. Airspace is Inevitable

GA representatives accept the inevitability of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying in civil airspace, but urge their safe introduction.

ATC

August 26, 2011

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Receives FAA, EASA Certification

Against the backdrop of its ZA001 aircraft, Boeing plans to celebrate today the long-delayed award of type certification from the FAA of the 787 Dreamliner

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August 26, 2011

FAA, EASA Certification of Boeing 787 Dreamliner Leaves Some Questions Unanswered

Boeing’s announcement of the 787 Dreamliner’s type cer

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August 26, 2011

Iraqi Airways Gets Two More CRJ900s

Bombardier delivered a pair of CRJ900s into Iraqi Airways service in July following an Iraqi payment of security equal to the value of the aircraft to Kuwa

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August 25, 2011

Delta Places Order for 100 Boeing 737-900ERs

Boeing and Delta Air Lines today announced an order for 100 B737-900ERs worth $8.5 billion at list prices.

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August 25, 2011

Unmanned Aircraft Flying in U.S. Airspace ‘Inevitable’

General aviation industry representatives accept the inevitability of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying in civil airspace, though they urge a go-safel

ATC

August 23, 2011

ANA Readies for First Flight of 787 Dreamliner

Japanese carrier ANA is preparing for the first-ever passenger flight by the new <link news/single-news-page/article/boeing-confirms-completion-of-787-type

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August 23, 2011

Boeing 747-8F Gains FAA, EASA Certification

The Boeing 747-8F Freighter gained FAA and Eu

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August 22, 2011

Qantas Overhaul To Stimulate Overseas Business 

A five-year Qantas Airways plan to reduce dependence on domestic flights and business services and establish two Asian joint-venture partnerships aims to h

August 22, 2011

MAKS 2011: Moscow Air Show Spells Big Business for Commercial Suppliers

While the first-ever appearance of <link ain-defense-perspective/single-publication-story/browse/0/article/maks-2011-sukhoi-t-50-stealth-fighter-debuts-as-

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August 22, 2011

Boeing Gains FAA, EASA Certification for 747-8F Freighter

Boeing received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification today for the new <a href="news/single-news-page/article/paris-2011-boeings-74

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August 19, 2011