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FAA Waives U.S. Airport Slot Usage Rules

Airlines may now cancel flights at congested airports in the U.S. without risking the loss of slot rights.

Weapon-winged Wildcat Unveiled as Sea Venom Advances

A new weapons wing allows the Wildcat naval helicopter to carry up to 20 Martlet or four Sea Venom missiles, or a combination of both.

Delta, American Airlines Signal Major Capacity Cuts

The spread of the novel coronavirus prompts drastic measures at all major U.S. carriers.

European Commission Pledges Relief from 80/20 Slot Obligation

Brussels believes the Covid-19 outbreak’s “major” effect on traffic warrants a relaxation of the EU slot rule.

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Comac Boosts ARJ21 Production with Second Assembly Line

ARJ21 aircraft 132 completed its first production test flight from Comac’s new assembly line at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on May 6.

Updated 'Bear' Provides First Intercept for the F-35

A long-distance flight by two Russian Navy “Bears” was intercepted and escorted by Norwegian and UK fighters, including F-35s for the first time.

Saudi Arabia Severely Curtails Travel Through Its Airports

Middle East airlines have announced updated fee waiver policies to help passengers plan around the coronavirus disruption.

Industry Troubled as UK Government Confirms EASA Departure

The UK will leave the European Aviation Safety Agency at the end of 2020, raising questions about the CAA's ability to take over its responsibilities.

Regulations and Government

European Slot Coordinators Support Leniency of Slot Rules

The slot coordinators’ position follows airlines’ calls to temporary suspend the 80/20 use-it-or-lose-it rule in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus Spread Becomes a Global Crisis for Airlines

The Covid-19 outbreak has prompted a decision by Lufthansa to cut capacity in half in the coming weeks.

Aeroflot Inducts A350 While Pledging to Take Indigenous Jets

The Russian flag carrier has become the first airline in Eastern Europe to fly the A350.

Israel Approved for KC-46, but USAF Problems Persist

Israel is now cleared to begin negotiations over the purchase of the still-troubled KC-46A tanker.

UK Regional Airline Flybe Ceases Operations

The CEOs of Europe largest airlines forecast the coronavirus crisis will lead to more bankruptcies and speed consolidation.

Air USA Buys Former RAAF Hornets

The civilian-contracted adversary fleet in the U.S. will gain a considerable boost with the delivery of highly-capable legacy Hornets from Australia.

Boeing’s FARA Contender Finally Emerges

Boeing’s FARA bid is based on a relatively conventional helicopter layout, albeit with a pusher propeller for high-speed performance.

Embraer Sees Requests for Delivery Deferments Due to Virus

The European Commission has now set a June 23 deadline for its in-depth probe of Embraer’s proposed joint venture with Boeing.

U.S. Air Force Orders AESA Radar for F-16s

Northrop Grumman’s AESA radar is in full production for export customers looking to upgrade their F-16s or buy new ones.

Pilots Ill-equipped for Cockpit Cyberattacks, Says Oxford Team

Many flight deck cyberattack scenarios involve the use of only basic radio equipment.

EASA Certifies ClearVision with Head-wearable Display

The first civil certification for the Universal Avionics SkyLens head-wearable display will help operators maintain flight schedules.

Airbus Highlights Benefits of Higher-weight A330neos

The most capable A330 ever will be an entry-level widebody that can span the Pacific basin.

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