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Certification regulations are lagging development of electric-powered light aircraft

A version of this article appears in the September 8 Issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. Sept. 23-24—Brazing Symposium, Phoenix. Oct. 7-9—MRO Europe, Madrid. Nov. 4-6—MRO Asia, Singapore. Nov. 19-20—A&D Programs, Litchfield Park, Arizona. Jan. 13-14—MRO Latin America, Argentina. Feb. 2-3—MRO Middle East, Dubai March 5—Laureate Awards, Washington. April 14-16—MRO Americas, Miami.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 Issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. Sept. 15—SpeedNews Second Annual European Aerospace Raw Materials and Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference. Hotel Palladia, Toulouse. See speednews.com/european-aerospace-raw-materials-and-manufacturers-supply-chain-conferences Sept. 15-17—SpeedNews 15th Annual Industry Suppliers Conference in Toulouse. Hotel Palladia. See speednews.com/aviation-industry-suppliers-conference-in-toulouse

Xiamen Airlines will use the 787 not to make money but to support its home city

Malaysia Airlines’ state owner sets agenda for sweeping changes

Spirit Airlines looks to add 100 aircraft to its fleet by 2021

Qantas CEO goes out on a limb with an ambitious target for the airline’s recovery

Bennett Croswell, president of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, says slow down on F135 judgments.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology

The F-35 may not land on HMS Queen Elizabeth until 2018, but the U.K. is already preparing

Navair’s surprise launch of alternate V-22 engine study comes as Rolls tests latest upgrade

An industry proposal made in June has apparently succeeded in toppling a next-generation rocket design that European governments approved in 2012 and had hoped to begin developing next year.

Contractors vie for a piece of Poland’s increasing defense budget

The purchase of new battlefield helicopters is just the first phase of an eight-year modernization plan for the Polish armed forces.

Operational debut is at risk of further slippage due to a safety-critical engine problem.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.