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Air Nostrum does its homework, reaps rewards

Following the recent worldwide financial crisis and recession, regional airline services in Europe are set to change as operators move to introduce bigger

September 28, 2010

NextGen Challenges Top RTCA Symposium Agenda

Presenters at an RTCA symposium in Washington, D.C., last week warned that the FAA’s ambitious NextGen overhaul of the ATC system in the U.S.

ATC

September 28, 2010

Airport Congestion Likely for EU VLJs

The latest Eurocontrol traffic projections suggest that capacity constraints for the anticipated growing numbers of very light jets (VLJs) will be at air

ATC

September 28, 2010

Market Outlook Good for Civil Helicopters

In its latest world commercial helicopter market report, research firm Frost & Sullivan expects the ­segment to expand from 24,625 helicopters in 200

September 28, 2010

Solar storms pose threat to aircraft nav and com systems

Progression in the development of both aircraft and their systems have made it so that in many cases pilots manage the systems more than they handle the ai

ATC

September 28, 2010

Caribbean Airlines to Buy Nine ATR 72-600s

Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean Airlines signed a firm order in late September covering nine ATR 72-600s worth some $200 million at list prices.

September 27, 2010

Pratt and Whitney Countersues Rolls-Royce

Pratt & Whitney today filed a complaint in the U.S.

Engines

September 27, 2010

Southwest Airlines to Acquire AirTran

The consolidation of the airline industry extended to the low-fare segment in dramatic fashion this morning, as Southwest Airlines announced that it has ag

September 27, 2010

Korean Air Lines Considering RJ Purchase

Korean Air Lines is considering expanding its service on existing routes to China and Japan with 70- to 120-seat regional jets in two years.

Aircraft

September 27, 2010

FAA Proposes AD on Koito Seats

The FAA has issued an NPRM calling for additional testing and possible removal of <link news/single-news-page/article/koito-industries-seat-fraud-not-news-

September 25, 2010

FAA Proposes $4.855 Million Civil Penalty Against Evergreen Airlines

The FAA has proposed a $4.855 million civil penalty against Evergreen International Airlines of McMinnville, Ore., for its alleged use of improperly or ins

September 24, 2010

Boeing and Airbus Still at Loggerheads over WTO Rulings

Lawyers and lobbyists on both sides of the Atlantic have launched into a fresh wave of hostilities following the World Trade Organization’s September 15 in

September 24, 2010

Russian Deal Helps Spark Another Boeing 737 Production Rate Increase

With demand for single-aisle aircraft showing no sign of abating, Boeing has once again announced an increase in its production rate for its 737 program, t

Aircraft

September 24, 2010

Europe Takes First Step Toward Forming Accident Investigation Network

The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to adopt a new regulation on aviation safety that could conceivably lead to the establishment of a Europe-wide cou

Safety

September 24, 2010

Wisdom of Snecma’s Choice of SaM 146 Engine over GEnx Still Debatable

Certification this past summer by EASA and the Russian authorities of the Powerj

Cabin Interior and Electronics

September 24, 2010

Cabin Humidity Emerges as Service Differentiator for High-yield Passengers

No one likes to endure the sticky feeling of excess humidity, but lack of humidity in aircraft cabins at altitude can be a major cause of discomfort and tr

Cabin Interior and Electronics

September 24, 2010