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Gulf Outage Exposes ADS-B Oversight Vulnerability

The loss of service from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) stations in the Gulf of Mexico last summer exposed the risk inherent in the FAA

August 29, 2011

Trans States Pilots Ratify New Contract

The pilots of Trans States Airlines “overwhelmingly” voted to accept a new contract brokered by the Air Line Pilots Association, the union announced in lat

August 29, 2011

Labace 2011 a winner but future site uncertain

The eighth annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition opened August 11 in São Paulo and exceeded its organizer’s expectations, but it

August 29, 2011

Gulfstream G150 Gets Nod from Brazil and China

The midsize Gulfstream G150 received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, as well as the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

August 29, 2011

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In The Works: Kestrel Aircraft Kestrel

Kestrel Aircraft selected Honeywell’s TPE331-14GR to power its all-composite single-engine turboprop.

August 29, 2011

F-35s Flying Again, but Face Continued Test Challenges

Flight tests of the Lockheed Martin F-35 resumed after a two-week grounding.

August 29, 2011

MAKS 2011: New ‘Super’ Version of Sukhoi Su-30MK Announced

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August 29, 2011

MAKS 2011: Klimov-powered Version of Mi-38 Makes a Debut

The first example of the Mi-382 helicopter (S/N 38011) made its debut in the static display at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS 2011).

August 29, 2011

New Export Gains for Boeing CH-47s and Sikorsky UH-60s

Boeing and Sikorsky are gaining new export business worth over $2 billion for Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters, respectively.

August 29, 2011

U.S. Army Explores Manned-unmanned Air System Integration

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August 29, 2011

New Rule Restricts Hiring FAA Safety Inspectors

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August 29, 2011

Pilots, Controllers Urge Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft

Air transport industry groups accept the inevitability of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying in civil airspace.

August 29, 2011

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

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.

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

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

August 28, 2011

Boeing Delivers BBJ; Marks Anniversary

Boeing recently marked the 15th anniversary of its Boeing Business Jets division with delivery of a BBJ to Deer Jet Airlines of Beijing, the third of four

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.

August 28, 2011

In The Works: Gulfstream Aerospace G280, G250

The newly renamed G280 (formerly G250) is on schedu

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

August 27, 2011

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