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Apr 17, 2015
As if weak Chinese demand were not bad enough for business jet makers, lessors in the country will be looking for homes for 30 aircraft this year. Gulfstream and Bombardier will be most challenged.
Apr 17, 2015
Carbon fiber was a step forward in performance but a step backward in assembly cost. A new European research project aims to make composites assembly quicker and cheaper
Apr 17, 2015
Russia’s airlines, feeling the adverse effects of a falling ruble and weakening traffic, are seeking tax relief and other help from the government
Apr 17, 2015
When Airbus launched the A380 15 years ago the focus was on luxury, but times have changed; the thrust is decidedly more proletarian now.
Apr 17, 2015
For a year, airlines have struggled to repatriate money stuck in Venezuela. Some carriers have had a small measure of success, but there is little chance of a full-scale solution.
Apr 16, 2015
Political and aviation leaders are expressing support for changing the way we organize, fund and deliver the services and infrastructure so vital to our aviation system.
Apr 14, 2015
There have been a handful of events that can be linked to pilots intentionally crashing aircraft. But that’s in hundreds of millions of flights since the late 1990s.
Apr 14, 2015
Cathay Pacific is well-positioned for rebounding cargo markets, using its Hong Kong hub and new fleet types to improve connectivity and efficiency.