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Embraer To Launch New Aircraft by Year-End

Embraer has given its clearest indication to date that won’t stand by and watch competitors from Canada, the U.S., Europe, China, Japan and Russia

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A330-200 Freighter Receives Type Certification from EASA

The European Aviation Safety Agency granted type approval for the Airbus A330-200F today, following a

Accidents

Mood Shifts to Hope in Search for Missing Air France A330

BEA investigators, who admit to having experienced a high level of stress in their effort to understand how

Aircraft

Boeing Burns Some 787 ‘Contingency,’ but Remains on Schedule for 2010 Delivery

Boeing insists the first 787 Dreamliner remains on schedule for first delivery to All Nippon Airways by the end of this year, despite some admitte

Regulations and Government

WTO Clout in Question as Boeing, Airbus Claim Victory in Trade War

The World Trade Organization finally passed judgment last month on the legitimacy of $178 billion (2006 $) in European loans to

Safety

Europe Bars More Carriers with New Safety Blacklist

At face value the contents of the European Commission’s latest so-called safety blacklist of airlines and national civil aviation authorities (CAA

Aircraft

Hamilton Sundstrand Finishes ETOPS Testing on APU for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Hamilton Sundstrand’s Power Systems business has successfully completed ETOPS (extended-range operations) testing of its APS5000 auxiliary power unit (APU)

Safety

Bizav Safety Off To a Poor Start in 2010

First-quarter accident statistics involving U.S.-regist

Avionics

Mood Upbeat as AEA Convention Kicks Off

The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is reporting strong turnout on the opening d

Charter & Fractional

Lawsuit Likely Over Penalties by Norwood Airport

The Norwood (Mass.) Airport Commission has adopted two resolutions to punish Boston Air

FBOs

Judge Rules Dulles Jet Center Must Halt FBO Activities

Dulles Jet Center at Dulles International Airport has

Charter & Fractional

ExcelAire Exec Bullish on Charter Demand in 2010

Accidents

NTSB Highlights Inadequate Tire Maintenance

Yesterday the NTSB held a public meeting to issue the probable cause of a

Aircraft

Hong Kong Airlines Confirms Order for Six A330-200s

Hong Kong Airlines finalized a firm order with Airbus for six A330-200s, the European manufacturer confirmed today.

Maintenance and Modifications

Earthquake Shakes Up NBAA Mx Conference

Attendees arriving early to participate in the 25th NBAA Maintenance Management Confere

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Rewriting AC on Type Design Changes

The FAA issued draft Advisory Circular (AC) 21.93 “Determining the Classifica

Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Warns of Possible EASA Backlash, Costs

With passage of the FAA reauthorization legislation grow

Maintenance and Modifications

Tax Expert: Smart Parts Sales Tax Not Unusual

Although some operators expressed concern because Bombardier has

Aircraft

Load Tests of 787 Dreamliner’s Wing, Fuselage a Success, Says Boeing

Following a thorough analysis of data gleaned from the March 28 ultimate wing and fuselage bending trial on the Boeing 787 static test airframe, the compan

Aircraft

Embraer To Launch New Airplane Program by End of 2010

Brazil’s Embraer will decide on the platform for a new aircraft program by the end of this year, company executive vice president Mauro Kern told AIN today

Safety

Poor Tire Mx, Late Reject Caused 2008 Learjet 60 Crash

During a public hearing today, the NTSB issued the probable cause and 14 new

Safety

Pilots on Antidepressants Cleared To Fly, FAA Says

In a new policy statement released on Friday, the FAA said that individuals being trea

Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Pilots Ratify Initial Contract

Just shy of four years since voting in a union–the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108–the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options overw

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