ICAO meeting might break deadlock over emissions trading

Suddenly, the Civil Aviation Administration of China is promoting budget airlines

First-flight regime shows Boeing's confidence in 787-9

Achieving service entry in 12 months looks aggressive

On Oct. 4, ailing Air France is expected to unveil yet another cost-cutting plan. This one could involve nearly 3,000 job cuts (in addition to the more than 5,000 previously announced). It also could entail a revamping of the carrier's short-/medium-haul route system.

The aircraft electronics market softened a bit in the second quarter of 2013 with total sales reaching $1.62 billion, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA).

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is still planning to hold this year’s annual Aviation Summit Oct. 10-12 in Fort Worth, but the association is scrapping plans for future summits to concentrate on a series of “grassroots” local events that will bring its new President Mark Baker to the members. The decision marks the first major shift for the association under Baker, who officially took the helm on Sept. 6, succeeding Craig Fuller, who served as president and CEO since late 2008.

FAA is extending the comment period on a proposal that would facilitate expanded use of enhanced flight vision systems (EFVS) in place of natural vision during landing. The comment period, originally set to close Sept. 9, was pushed to Oct. 15 at the request of Dassault.