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TransAsia Crash Report Cites Pilot Error

Crew failed to respond properly to uncommanded autofeather

India Adopts Long-Awaited National Aviation Policy

Highlights include regional connectivity scheme, liberalization of foreign investment

Embraer Cuts First Metal for 175-E2

Brazilian manufacturer says 195-E2 testing ahead of schedule following early first flight, allowing it to focus on further product improvement before EIS.

Swiss Takes Delivery of First Bombardier C Series

Airplane slated to enter service on July 15

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Air Canada Confirms C Series Order

Contract including options valued at $6.3 billion

Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower

When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest ATC tower in the country.

Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Negotiate New Master Contract

Closing new master agreements with both Boeing and Airbus are among the marching orders for incoming Spirit CEO Tom Gentile.

Singapore Airlines 777 Catches Fire Following Diversion

Crew turns back to Changi following engine oil indication

France Opens Manslaughter Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Inquiry launched as investigators continue attempts to extract data from FDR, CVR

Industry Stunned By UK's European Union Exit Vote

The UK electorate's June 23 vote to leave the European Union poses serious questions about the country's aerospace, defense and air transport industries.

Regulations and Government

NASA Helicopter Could Fly on Mars

The small helicopter will serve as a scout vehicle for a surface rover.

Space-based ADS-B Benefits Outlined in FSF Report

The Flight Safety Foundation's report explains how space-based ADS-B could improve surveillance of aircraft over oceans and remote areas.

Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec

First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.

Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing

Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.

Leonardo CEO Hints At New Plan To Take Control of ATR

Leonardo-Finmeccanica jointly owns regional aircraft maker ATR with the Airbus group.

FAA Issues 'Part 107' Final Regulation for Commercial Drones

More than a decade and several iterations in the making, Part 107 allows the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems for business purposes.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA Aims To Fly First X-Plane, Maxwell, Next Year

Maxwell will be a Tecnam PT600T twin-engine aircraft modified with a high-aspect-ratio wing carrying 14 electric motors.

Bombardier Announces Firm Order for 10 CRJ900s

The Canadian manufacturer reports 428 firm orders for the 90-seat CRJ900 regional airliner.

Russian ATC Suppliers Will Evaluate Aireon ADS-B System

The first launch of Iridium Next satellites with hosted ADS-B payloads is scheduled for September.

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