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  • Analysis

    ​ANALYSIS: Airbus works to resolve Qatar A350 issues

    2014-12-12T11:18:01Z

    Airbus concedes that the last-minute postponement of the first A350-900 delivery to Qatar Airways came after it was overly optimistic with the interval allowed for the acceptance process, but the manufacturer is confident the handover can still be completed this year.

  • Finnair A350 MSN18
    News

    Twelve customer A350s in final assembly

    2014-12-12T11:01:00Z

    ​Finnair’s first Airbus A350 has entered the final assembly line at Toulouse, as the airframer maintains pressure on its ramp-up phase for the type.

  • UAV control
    Opinion

    OPINION: Nowhere to hide from UAVs?

    2014-12-12T10:51:00Z

    ​Civilian unmanned air vehicles – usually very small ones – are already big business, and the industry is growing apace. For that reason, not only the aviation industry but also society as a whole have to decide how best to take advantage of the advances these aircraft can bring, but ...

  • Ryanair profit movements Dec 14
    Analysis

    ANALYSIS: Ryanair's new profits course takes shape

    2014-12-12T09:44:22Z

    If there was some scepticism when Michael O'Leary a year ago began taking tentative steps in repositioning Ryanair, a fourth profit upgrade of this financial year suggests that the budget airline many loved to hate is doing something right.

  • US Airways PHL
    News

    Pilots played role in US Airways 1702 crash: FAA

    2014-12-12T02:23:05Z

    New details about the 13 March crash of a US Airways Airbus A320 at Philadelphia reveal the accident was preceded by series of pilot failures and may have been more serious than a blown tyre, which was initially reported as the cause.

  • Newark
    News

    United seeks FAA investigation into Newark airport costs

    2014-12-11T22:26:30Z

    ​United Airlines has filed a formal complaint against Newark Liberty International airport operator the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), alleging a significant cost mark-up that places them at a disadvantage in the New York market.

  • News

    Southwest unveils first international flights out of Houston

    2014-12-11T20:32:48Z

    Southwest Airlines will begin non-stop service to six Latin American destinations from Houston Hobby in October 2015, in a move that will see the carrier add Belize City to its network.

  • F-35 line - Lockheed Martin
    News

    Italy, Turkey will lead F-35 maintenance in Europe

    2014-12-11T20:05:20Z

    ​The US Defense Department has chosen the European nations to which it will assign heavy airframe and engine maintenance for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.

  • News

    Canada rates F-35A rivals equal on most missions

    2014-12-11T17:09:28Z

    ​A new Canadian government report suggests other fighter jets are just as capable as the Lockheed Martin F-35A at fulfilling the nation’s most likely mission needs, potentially opening the door to a competitive acquisition process to replace a fleet of 77 Boeing CF-18s.

  • Airbus Helicopters Tiger
    News

    French army receives first two HAD Block 2 Tigers

    2014-12-11T16:05:29Z

    ​Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two upgraded Tiger attack helicopters in the HAD Block 2 configuration to the French army.

  • Typhoon Storm Shadow - Eurofighter
    News

    Typhoon undergoes Storm Shadow drop tests

    2014-12-11T15:54:55Z

    ​An MBDA Storm Shadow missile was successfully deployed from a Eurofighter Typhoon during a series of trials led by Alenia Aermacchi in November.

  • Watchkeeper - Thales
    News

    UK CAA urges for more large UAV testing

    2014-12-11T14:04:42Z

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s unmanned air vehicle lead has expressed disappointment at the lack of UAV operators and developers that are coming forward to test larger systems in UK airspace.

  • A320neo first flight
    News

    First A320neo delivery in November 2015: Bregier

    2014-12-11T13:34:00Z

    ​Airbus expects to start delivering the re-engined A320neo in November 2015.

  • EC175 - Airbus Helicopters
    News

    Airbus delivers first two EC175s

    2014-12-11T11:13:53Z

    Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two examples of its new EC175 rotorcraft to Belgian operator Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen, as it looks to put an end to a two-year programme delay.

  • Qatar A350
    News

    Qatar A350 delivery held up by 'minor issues'

    2014-12-11T10:59:00Z

    ​Qatar Airways’ delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 has been held up by minor technical matters, requiring a small amount of additional testing.

  • Fuel costs 2014
    Analysis

    ANALYSIS: Will lower fuel costs alter airline strategies?

    2014-12-11T10:49:12Z

    While the recent relenting in oil prices has provided airlines with an unexpected but welcome easing of their costs, the pain that has been caused by fuel volatility makes it unlikely that carriers will too drastically alter their current course.

  • A380
    News

    Outlook for current A380 remains cloudy

    2014-12-11T08:57:00Z

    ​Airbus Group has hinted at an outside possibility of stopping its A380 as an alternative to upgrading the aircraft.

  • mrj
    News

    Mitsubishi completes wing-body join of second flight test jet

    2014-12-11T07:54:40Z

    Mitsubishi Aircraft has completed the wing-body join of it its second flight test aircraft, and says its regional jet programme is on track for a maiden flight in the second quarter of 2015.

  • G650 at EBACE 2013
    News

    Triumph gains loss-making Spirit packages for Gulfstream

    2014-12-10T22:43:00Z

    ​Spirit AeroSystems has closed the book on a financially painful, six-year foray into the business jet market, reaching an agreement with Triumph Group to take over wing assembly work in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Gulfstream G650s and G280s.

  • Analysis

    ANALYSIS: No end in sight for Norwegian saga

    2014-12-10T21:38:25Z

    For almost two decades, the Norwegian embassy has dolled up a giant Christmas tree at Washington DC's Union Station every December in what the Scandinavian country hails as a symbol of friendship between Norway and the USA.