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ExpressJet Pilot Leaders Agree to Novel Pay Scale Credit Plan

New hires and current ExpressJet/Atlantic Southeast pilots would get to count up to 10 years of experience at other carriers as credit toward pay scales

August 30, 2017

Norwegian Unfazed by New Long-haul, Low-cost Competition

Rapidly expanding airline welcomes market stimulus generated by other low-fare entrants

August 29, 2017

China Modernizes Bomber Fleet, Looks to Future With H-20

Newer navigation systems and targeting radar helped the H-6K bomber edge out Russian counterpart during recent Aviadarts competition.

August 29, 2017

Aviation Alliance Cites UK in Opposition to ATC Reform

The Alliance for Aviation Across America disputed claims that privatized ATC systems are run more efficiently.

Regulations and Government

August 28, 2017

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Russia Ramps Up To Deliver Ka-52 'Alligator' to Egypt

Russian Helicopters expects to deliver 15 twin-seat Ka-52 attack helicopters to Egypt by the end of the year.

August 28, 2017

Russia’s ARMY Show May Eclipse Better-known MAKS Event

Being held this week at three locations near Moscow, ARMY 2017 includes indoor and outdoor static displays, a flying display and live firepower demos.

August 25, 2017

SFO Landing Incident Prompts Focus on Pilot Monitoring, CRM

FAA alert calls event an “extreme example” of incorrect approaches and landings

August 25, 2017

U.S. Air Force Awards Nuclear Missile Development Contracts

Raytheon and Lockheed Martin will mature their designs for the long-range stand off nuclear missile by 2022.

August 24, 2017

Mitsubishi Grounds MRJs Following In-flight Engine Failure

August 21 incident forced diversion and emergency landing in Portland, Oregon

August 24, 2017

Indonesia Barters Commodities for Sukhoi Su-35 Combat Jets

Russia has agreed a countertrade deal; Indonesia is also shopping for armed UAVs.

August 23, 2017

Nigeria to Turn Over Management of Arik Air to Ethiopian Airlines

Negotiations between Nigerian government and Ethiopian Airlines calling for re-launch of Arik Air as national carrier

August 23, 2017

ANA Schedule Changes Led by Big Boost in Tokyo-L.A. Flights

Other significant frequency increases include service between Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong

August 23, 2017

New Buyers, Missions Seen for Jet-Powered Avenger, MQ-9B

An unidentified foreign nation has an interest in acquiring 90 jet-powered Predator C Avenger unmanned aircraft, according to General Atomics.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 22, 2017

India Braces for Next ICAO Audit

Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns

August 22, 2017

Demand Surges For Hajj Flights from Southeast Asia

Primary Hajj flight beneficiaries Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia plan more specialized services to cater to pilgrims.

August 21, 2017

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN Gains EASA Certification

The first set of production Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines have arrived in Seattle.

August 18, 2017

General Atomics: UK Protector Advances Civil Certification Effort

Military certification of the Protector variant of the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft is expected in 2021-2022, followed by civil certification.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 18, 2017

Turkey Considers Russian or European Missile Systems—Or Both

A highly politicized search for ground-based long-range air defense continues.

August 17, 2017

North Korea Missile Launches Threatening Airliners

Failures upon re-entry into atmosphere create wide fields of debris in well-traveled airways

August 17, 2017

Indonesia’s N219 Flies for First Time

The N219 program still lacks funding for certification, but has achieved a major milestone.

August 16, 2017

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