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Sep 22, 2017
Has the commercial aviation industry finally vanquished the cycle? Even thinking such a thing sounds hubristic, but it is difficult to argue with the numbers.
Sep 22, 2017
The $9.2 billion acquisition may test the Trump administration, which has concern over a shrinking defense base and ordered a study and recommendations.
Sep 21, 2017
Areas underserved by rail—including the U.S.—are potential targets for hybrid-electric propulsion regional aircraft.
Sep 20, 2017
Chinese pilots previously had to have remarkable eyesight and could not be too short. Now standards have been relaxed.
Sep 19, 2017
Stopgap measures such as bonuses must give way to longer-term sustainable strategies to shore up the pilot pipeline. Photo credit: Boeing
Sep 18, 2017
The French engine-maker says turbofan improvements will continue while parallel studies of hybrid and all-electric propulsion studies ramp up.
Sep 18, 2017
ATRs new marketing efforts are paying off with firm orders in regions where it was previously unsuccessful.
Sep 15, 2017
Richard Branson’s sale of 31% of his Virgin Atlantic stake is a sign of the times in commercial aviation.