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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Sole Survivor in Afriqiya A320 Crash

A single Dutch child out of 104 occupants survived this morning’s crash of an <link news/single-news-page/article/a330-200-crash-lands-in-tripoli-24853/ _b

May 12, 2010

Lot to operate Embraer 195s

Embraer has signed a contract with Lot Polish Airlines to convert firm orders on four E175s to the same number of E195s.

Aircraft

May 11, 2010

Straight-shooting RAA trades on its reputation

Faced with the tragedy of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Buffalo, N.Y., the Regional Airline Association (RAA) found itself in the unenviable posit

May 7, 2010

Boeing Logs Orders for 20 More 777s

Boeing has logged a fresh order for 20 new 777s from an unidentified customer, according to the company's latest orders and deliveries report, published Ma

Aircraft

May 7, 2010

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SkyWest Looks to Invest in Vietnam

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May 7, 2010

Cohen, RAA stand resolute under fire

Given all the scrutiny the regional airline industry has absorbed over the past year, one might forgive RAA president Roger Cohen for succumbing to so

May 5, 2010

SkyWest’s Childs executes RAA balancing act

Not one to shrink from any challenge, SkyWest president and COO Chip Childs accepted the position of RAA chairman in November knowing full well what l

May 5, 2010

RAA members rally to answer FAA’s call

The passage of time might not have dimmed the painful memory of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, but it has at least given delegates to this year’

May 5, 2010

Economy, volcanic ash cloud ERA conference

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is challenging legislators and politicians to cooperate more with carriers when formulating regulations rath

May 3, 2010

Eurocopter tests prove value of Galileo satnav

Eurocopter recently announced the success of the flights it conducted in November with an EC145 light twin to test <link news/single-news-page/article/helo

ATC

May 3, 2010

India establishes corridors for VFR helicopter operations

India has introduced dedicated visual flight route (VFR) corridors for helicopters at the Delhi and Mumbai airports to enhance capacity and efficiency of r

ATC

May 3, 2010

Boeing to Locate New Interiors Center in South Carolina

Boeing has chosen South Carolina as the location for fabrication and assembly of interior parts for the 787 Dreamliner.

Aircraft

May 3, 2010

Volcanic ash cloud paralyzes swath of European airspace

Ash from a volcano in Iceland brought disruption to European air transport last month on a scale that far exceeded the combined efforts of global terrorism

ATC

April 30, 2010

Embraer to launch new airliner

Brazil’s Embraer will decide on the platform for a new aircraft program by year-end, executive vice president Mauro Kern told AIN last month.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

India, U.S. lose Satnav Satellites

The first geostationary satellite for India’s Gagan GPS space-based augmentation system (SBAS)–essentially similar to Waas–was lost on April 15 when its la

ATC

April 30, 2010

Embraer Finalizes Deal with Austral

Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereasof Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced last month.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

Jazz Finalizes Deal for 15 Q400s

Bombardier inked a firm contract with Air Canada regional partner Jazz Air covering 15 Q400 turboprops, the Canadian manufacturer announced today.

Aircraft

April 30, 2010

Airline Traffic Figures for March Approach 2008 Highs

The world's airline industry posted yet another banner month in March, as demand for international passenger service grew 10.3 percent and cargo demand inc

April 28, 2010

US Airlines Subject to Tarmac Delay Rule Tomorrow

A new rule instituted by the Department of Transportation designed to prohibit airlines from subjecting passengers to lengthy waits on airport ramps takes

April 28, 2010

ADS-B Now Active in Philadelphia Area

ADS-B, one of the cornerstones of the FAA’s air traffic control modernization plan known as NextGen, was declared operational in the Philadelphia area yest

ATC

April 27, 2010

Air Transport

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Latest

Sole Survivor in Afriqiya A320 Crash

A single Dutch child out of 104 occupants survived this morning’s crash of an <link news/single-news-page/article/a330-200-crash-lands-in-tripoli-24853/ _b

Lot to operate Embraer 195s

Embraer has signed a contract with Lot Polish Airlines to convert firm orders on four E175s to the same number of E195s.

Straight-shooting RAA trades on its reputation

Faced with the tragedy of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Buffalo, N.Y., the Regional Airline Association (RAA) found itself in the unenviable posit

Boeing Logs Orders for 20 More 777s

Boeing has logged a fresh order for 20 new 777s from an unidentified customer, according to the company's latest orders and deliveries report, published Ma

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SkyWest Looks to Invest in Vietnam

St.

Cohen, RAA stand resolute under fire

Given all the scrutiny the regional&nbsp;airline industry has absorbed over the past year, one might forgive RAA president Roger Cohen for succumbing to so

SkyWest’s Childs executes RAA balancing act

Not one to shrink from any challenge, SkyWest president and COO Chip Childs accepted the position of RAA chairman&nbsp;in November knowing full well what l

RAA members rally to answer FAA’s call

The passage of time might not have&nbsp;dimmed the painful memory of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, but it has at least given delegates to this year’

Economy, volcanic ash cloud ERA conference

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is challenging legislators and politicians to cooperate more with carriers when formulating regulations rath

Eurocopter tests prove value of Galileo satnav

Eurocopter recently announced the success of the flights it conducted in November with an EC145 light twin to test <link news/single-news-page/article/helo

India establishes corridors for VFR helicopter operations

India has introduced dedicated visual flight route (VFR) corridors for helicopters at the Delhi and Mumbai airports to enhance capacity and efficiency of r

Boeing to Locate New Interiors Center in South Carolina

Boeing has chosen South Carolina as the location for fabrication and assembly of interior parts for the 787 Dreamliner.

Volcanic ash cloud paralyzes swath of European airspace

Ash from a volcano in Iceland brought disruption to European air transport last month on a scale that far exceeded the combined efforts of global terrorism

Embraer to launch new airliner

Brazil’s Embraer will decide on the platform for a new aircraft program by year-end, executive vice president Mauro Kern told AIN last month.

India, U.S. lose Satnav Satellites

The first geostationary satellite for India’s Gagan GPS space-based augmentation system (SBAS)–essentially similar to Waas–was lost on April 15 when its la

Embraer Finalizes Deal with Austral

Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereasof Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced last month.

Jazz Finalizes Deal for 15 Q400s

Bombardier inked a firm contract with Air Canada regional partner Jazz Air covering 15 Q400 turboprops, the Canadian manufacturer announced today.

Airline Traffic Figures for March Approach 2008 Highs

The world's airline industry posted yet another banner month in March, as demand for international passenger service grew 10.3 percent and cargo demand inc

US Airlines Subject to Tarmac Delay Rule Tomorrow

A new rule instituted by the Department of Transportation designed to prohibit airlines from subjecting passengers to lengthy waits on airport ramps takes

ADS-B Now Active in Philadelphia Area

ADS-B, one of the cornerstones of the FAA’s air traffic control modernization plan known as NextGen, was declared operational in the Philadelphia area yest

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Given all the scrutiny the regional airline industry has absorbed over the past year, one might forgive RAA president Roger Cohen for succumbing to so

Not one to shrink from any challenge, SkyWest president and COO Chip Childs accepted the position of RAA chairman in November knowing full well what l

The passage of time might not have dimmed the painful memory of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, but it has at least given delegates to this year’