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Sep 12, 2016
Whatever the outcome of the protracted process to expand EASA’s oversight, it is a given that the safety agency will wield more power in the future.
Sep 09, 2016
In 2009, aviation committed to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020. Now caps will not go into effect before 2021 and will be voluntary at first. For international aviation it is hard-won progress toward preventing CO2 emissions and climate change limiting future growth.
Sep 09, 2016
Boeing’s Sutter, who died last month at 95, had a huge influence on what may be the two most important commercial aircraft of the late 20th century.
Sep 09, 2016
Expect the trade deal to loom large after the election as the A&D industry is offers full support, despite opposition from both U.S. presidential candidates.
Sep 09, 2016
With its first regulation allowing routine use of unmanned aircraft systems in national airspace in place, the FAA moves to next UAS rulemaking actions.
Sep 09, 2016
The United Arab Emirates civil aviation authority report on Emirates 521 raises questions about the risks of automation behaving differently in certain modes.
Sep 09, 2016
Scott Kirby’s appointment at United Airlines also sheds light on difficulties CEO Oscar Munoz has faced finding acceptance among shareholders.
Sep 08, 2016
A carefully choreographed demo showcased the potential benefits of combining RNP precision approach and GLS satellite-based instrument landings.