Latest Commercial Aviation Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Apr 23, 2015
Recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar has varied consequences for U.S. and European airlines and airframers
Apr 23, 2015
Why “big data” is about to go from buzz-phrase to business-driver in airline maintenance
Apr 21, 2015
Allegiant Air’s pilots formed a union in 2012, but they still have no contract.
Apr 21, 2015
Aviation Week's Managing Editor, Commercial Aviation, Jens Flottau takes us on a flight in Drukair’s latest Airbus A319 as it navigates close to mountains en route to Paro Airport, Bhutan.
Apr 21, 2015
Despite the challenges of high-altitude operations, limited traffic and new competition, Bhutan’s Drukair plans expansion.
Apr 21, 2015
Surrounding high mountains, strong winds and limited navigational aids give pilots flying into Bhutan’s Paro Airport little margin for error.
Apr 18, 2015
Why OEMs are fine with airlines that do not want dedicated spare-parts stocks.
Apr 17, 2015
Engine failure followed by smoke in the cockpit reveals potential shortcomings in emergency-procedures training under duress.