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SpaceJet Program in Distress as Mitsubishi Cuts Funding

MHI has suspended development of the 70-seat M100 and slashed spending on the M90 by more than half.

Brazil’s Azul Suspends E-Jet Deliveries by Four Years

Fifty-nine Embraer E2s will begin arriving at Azul in 2024 rather than 2020.

Delta to Shed All Its Boeing 777s By Year-end

After parking 650 aircraft since the start of the Covid crisis, Delta Air Lines has decided to extend its fleet retirements to its aging Boeing widebodies.

FAA Amends Oxygen Mask Rule, but Not Without Controversy

Pilots raise concern about a rule amendment that went into effect on March 23 that increases the altitude at which pilots must don oxygen masks.

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IATA Condemns UK, Spanish Quarantine Proposals

Nearly 70 percent of all potential international passengers would refuse to return to travel in the presence of quarantines, according to IATA.

First Ospreys for Japan Arrive In-country

Japan is the first, and to date only, overseas customer for the Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor.

Brazil’s Gol To Get $412 Million In 737 Max Compensation

Following the grounding of seven Max 8s and non-delivery of another 25, Gol reached a deal with Boeing to cancel orders for 34 airplanes.

Embraer Ships Five Airliners in Q1 amid Boeing ‘Carveout’

While it prepared for the sale of its commercial aviation division to Boeing, Embraer saw proceeds from airliner deliveries virtually evaporate.

GPS Interference Issue Back on the Table

The former LightSquared telecom network is accused of GPS interference again, but this time under a new company name, Ligado Networks.

Brussels Airlines To Trigger Major Downsizing

Lufthansa-owned Brussels Airlines remains locked in talks with the Belgian government over a €290 million bailout.

Regulators Grapple with Regional Differences in Covid-19 Effects

A globally harmonized approach to restarting air transport comes with challenges borne by differing national priorities and the dynamic nature of Covid-19.

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Boeing Deliveries Slow to a Crawl in April

Cancellations for 108 Boeing airplanes last month accompanied a delivery total of six.

Saab’s Digital Tower Joint Venture Builds on Civil Success

Swedish remote tower venture continues to grow its business, and is making its first forays into military ATC with the UK's RAF.

Avianca Succumbs to Covid-19, Files for Bankruptcy

Latin America's second-largest airline seeks rescue funding from governments while operating cargo services under Chapter 11.

Manila Gateway Reopens to International Flights

Inbound international charter and commercial flights resume in the Philippines.

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

After several delays, the Swedish government has initiated the process to replace the 57-year old Saab SK 60 in the training role.

VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo

As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.

Erickson Looks To Improve Firefighting Through R&D Unit

Helicopter specialist Erickson is developing software aimed at making wildland firefighting more effective and efficient.

French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet

AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.

Mitsubishi to Close on CRJ Acquisition on June 1

MHI RJ Aviation Group will control CRJ support and maintain the Canadian jet’s type certificates.

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