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ATR’s Record Year Set To Get Better

Promotional materials seen at the Dubai Air Show site this week suggest that Tanzanian carrier Precision Air could confirm an order for two of ATR 42-6s.

Aircraft

November 11, 2011

E-Jet Population To Multiply in Middle East

Embraer has decided to re-engine its E-Jets.

Aircraft

November 11, 2011

Arab Spring Takes Its Toll

The so-called Arab Spring political upheaval has been a significant of airline business in the region.

November 11, 2011

IATA's Tyler Makes Case for Airlines' Rights

IATA's Tony Tyler calls on aviation stakeholders to work together.

November 10, 2011

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Airbus ‘Terminates’ A340

Airbus has manufactured its last A340.

Aircraft

November 10, 2011

Dubai 2011 Set To Open with More Exhibitors, Visitors

The 2011 Dubai Air Show, which opens on Sunday, is set to trump the 2009 event, with anticipated visitor numbers for the trade-only event expected to be

Aircraft

November 10, 2011

FAA Expands NextGen Testbed at Embry-Riddle

An expanded FAA NextGen ATC technologies testbed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach, Fla. campus officially opened this week.

ATC

November 10, 2011

Boeing 787 and China's MA-600 To Make Dubai Show Debuts

Dubai Air Show promises big-name debutantes plus new orders

November 7, 2011

LAN, TAM Forge Ahead With Merger

Chile’s LAN Airlines S.A. and TAM S.A. of Brazil are forging ahead with their planned merger to create Latin America’s leading operator and one of the worl

Regulations and Government

November 7, 2011

Qantas Faces Low-fare Quandary

Qantas continues talks with employee groups.

November 7, 2011

More Details Emerge on Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing issues more details on 737MAX.

November 7, 2011

ICAO Joins Airlines, Nations in Opposing Emissions Trading Scheme

ICAO aligned with the international airline industry and a collection of countries including Brazil, China, the U.S., India, Japan and the Russian Federati

November 7, 2011

Bombardier Showcases CSeries Flight Deck at Dubai 2011

Bombardier Showcases CSeries Flight Deck at Dubai 2011

Avionics

November 7, 2011

FAA’s NextGen Hits Turbulence

The FAA faces significant challenges in achieving the vision of the Next Generation Air Transportation System

ATC

November 4, 2011

EBAA Seeks Fair Bizav Access in Europe

While EBAA praised the European Commission’s new initiative to revise the regulation on airport slots

ATC

November 4, 2011

New Kyoto Debate Could Spark Political Compromise, Says Environment Attorney

The most likely solution to the battle over ETS lies in political compromise

Regulations and Government

November 2, 2011

Stakeholders Impatient With Pace of RNP Deployment

Alaska Airlines started using precision required navigation performance (RNP) approaches into Juneau, Alaska

Aircraft

November 2, 2011

Warsaw Airport Reopens after LOT Gear-Up Landing

LOT Airlines Boeing 767 makes emergency landing at Warsaw’s Frederic Chopin Airport.

November 2, 2011

IATA Head Urges More Airline, Airport Cooperation

IATA head urges more cooperation among airlines and airports.

November 2, 2011

Aviation System Blocks To Improve Air Traffic Management

In preparation for its 12th Air Navigation Conference (ANC) this month

ATC

November 1, 2011