The quality of the occurrence data is inconsistent, its integration is not harmonized or structured, member states are allowed to file reports in their own languages and there is too much information.

NASA focuses on six thrusts in pursuit of leaps in aeronautics

International effort combats growing problem

As a prospective new entrant to the aviation industry, it's hard to be better positioned than China. The country offers the second biggest national market in the world, one that is growing ever larger and more important and benefits from plenty of engineering talent. It's difficult to believe China will not eventually have some kind of large aerospace industry as long as it stays a national priority.

Demand for Chinese domestic air travel is looking sickly. China Southern Airlines, reporting a surprisingly large 10% drop in passenger yield for the first half of 2013, complains that competition has become all the more fierce because of slowing demand, “rapidly increasing capacity of the airline industry” and expansion of the national high-speed rail network.

U.K. Competition Commission decision raises questions about further industry consolidation

Boeing's first stretched 787-9 is undergoing initial ground tests at Everett, Wash., in readiness for first flight, which is expected to take place this month.

Grassroots industry effort eyes practical steps to improvement