Demand for 2013 disappoints, but the industry sees a return to trend

RIO DE JANEIRO — Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras and Trip Linhas Aereas could complete the final step of their merger by the end of February, with March 31 being “the worst case” date, according to Evandro Braga de Oliveira, Azul’s technical director.

The last year has provided some much-needed positive news for Airbus's A380 program, including a milestone 100th delivery and a major deal that pushed the program's languishing orderbook beyond 300. Whether the solid run is a precursor of things to come or an anomalous blip on a radar screen full of challenges is up for debate.

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Washington A recently released audit lauds the FAA's Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (Asias) effort for its growth, but urges the agency to boost the program's effectiveness by putting more of its data into the hands of safety inspectors. The FAA, straddling a fine line, says it is trying.