Aerospace & Air Transport

Gulf Air Makes Progress in Climb Back to Profitability

The carrier cuts its losses by nearly 33 percent

September 15, 2015

Lufthansa Says It’s Ready To Resume Talks with Pilots

Looks to return to normalcy after week of labor strife

September 14, 2015

A321s To Dominate Airbus Mobile Assembly Line

Largest A320-family jet to account for 49 of first 50 airplanes to roll off line

September 14, 2015

Inmarsat Finalizes Flight Tracking Safety Evaluation

By the end of the six-month trial aircraft across all oceanic airspace managed by Australia were being tracked with a minimum reporting rate of 14 minutes.

September 13, 2015

FAA Addresses Limited Aviation Weather Reporting

The FAA will take over certifcation and inspection of LAWRS from the National Weather Service.

September 12, 2015

Flight Watch Services Consolidated, Now on 122.2 MHz

Both Flight Watch and Hi-Watch will be available on frequency 122.2, effective September 24.

September 12, 2015

Embraer Breaks Ground on Aero Seating Shop in Florida

Facility will include design, development and production of luxury seating solutions for Embraer’s business jets and airliners.

September 10, 2015

Philippines Turns to UK’s NATS for More Airport Capacity

Abandons plans for another runway at Manila's Aquino International Airport

September 10, 2015

Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway

September 10, 2015

Chinese Investors Sign for MA-60 Line in Russia

New factory would produce 50 turboprops a year

September 9, 2015

Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.

September 9, 2015

DOT IG: Privatized ATC Systems Safe, but Lack R&D Efforts

The report found that separating air navigation and safety/regulatory functions has not affected safety.

September 9, 2015

A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification

Higher max takeoff weight increases range to 7,250 nautical miles

September 8, 2015

Latest Pilot Strike at Lufthansa Disrupts Long-Haul Schedule

Plans for more strikes to target short-haul services

September 8, 2015

Lufthansa Sues its Pilots’ Union, Pledges Hiring Freeze

Latest strike to ground 1,000 flights on Wednesday

September 8, 2015

EASA Proposes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

The main focus of the new training standards is for those who intend to pursue a career as an airline transport-rated pilot.

Regulations and Government

September 3, 2015

Mitsubishi MRJ Set for Late October First Flight

Company expects to finish final aircraft-level ground testing and inspection by end of this month

September 2, 2015

BMI Regional, Loganair To ‘Rationalize’ Operations

Headquarters consolidation, relocation of maintenance facility among changes proposed by new parent company

September 2, 2015

FAA Names Two Executives to Head Unmanned Aircraft Effort

Gibson and Lawrence replace the former manager of the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, formed in 2012.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 2, 2015

Korean Air Pilots Protest Influx of Malaysian Flight Crew

Fear secondment plan will further delay promotions

September 1, 2015