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Aug 04, 2016
Creation of an Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team to identify and prevent causes of unmanned-aircraft accidents headlines initiatives announced at the first White House drones workshop.
Aug 04, 2016
The industry is growing in Thailand, and not just because it can pay low wages there.
Aug 02, 2016
A recent order for up to 50 Boeing narrowbody aircraft is the strongest statement yet that the airline's revival is on track, and the prospect of further orders underscores the carrier’s growing confidence.
Aug 01, 2016
"While mom would have preferred that I read the classics, she decided that Aviation Week was an acceptable compromise. More than 40 years on, I still haven’t read Moby Dick, but I do still read Aviation Week!"
Aug 01, 2016
Part of year-long centenary celebrations, the "Founders' Day" event included a flyover by the KC-46A tanker and static display of earlier-generation Boeing aircraft such as the Model 40 and 247.
Aug 01, 2016
After a long and successful run, changing airline operations and new-generation aircraft are likely to spell the end for 747 production.
Aug 01, 2016
Keeping the early aircraft would bring its A380 fleet to 24 aircraft in the next few years, a risky bet with current pressure on its European network yields.
Aug 01, 2016
NASA seeks X-plane ideas; Airbus, Dedrone team on counter-UAS; Erickson’s new S-64 rotor blade; NASA tests Pipstrel’s electric propulsion; Skunk Works robot inspects airship hull.