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IAG’s Willie Walsh To Step Down as Chief Executive

IAG looked internally for a successor and named Iberia CEO Luis Gallego to lead the company, ahead of the planned acquisition of Air Europa.

January 9, 2020

Marshall Lands Kuwait KC-130 Support Contract

The Cambridge-based MRO specialist continues to deepen its involvement in worldwide C-130 sustainment activities.

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January 9, 2020

Airbus Plans Big A320 Rate Hike in Alabama

The European airframer expects to increase A320 production to seven per month by the start of 2021.

January 9, 2020

First S-350 Vityaz SAM Delivered to Russia

The “poor man’s S-400” offers high capability but at a much-reduced cost compared with its internationally controversial stablemate.

January 9, 2020

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EU Resumes Work on Boeing-Embraer Merger Probe

Europe’s antitrust regulators set a new deadline of April 30 to decide on the proposed transaction between the U.S. and Brazilian companies.

January 9, 2020

U.S. Officials Say Ukrainian 737 Shot Down by Iran

Iranians continue to suggest a technical failure caused the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing to crash.

January 9, 2020

First F-35A Base Achieves Full Warfighting Capability

Hill AFB in Utah is the first operational U.S. Air Force base to receive its full complement of Lockheed Martin F-35As.

January 8, 2020

Ukrainian 737-800 Crash in Iran Kills at Least 176

Early indications suggest an engine fire brought down the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 outside Tehran.

January 8, 2020

FAA Notam Prohibits Flights Over Much of Mideast

U.S. aviation authorities react to Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi air bases.

January 8, 2020

Eurocontrol Sheds Route Charges Based on Flight Plans

The new ATC charging system in Europe takes into consideration the actual route flown and allows for a more accurate application of the user pay principle.

January 8, 2020

Elettronica Offers Next-Gen EW System For Europe, Asia

Four companies have teamed to develop the “Praetorian Evolution" of the Eurofighter.

January 8, 2020

Cleared for export, Sukhoi’s Fighter Seeks Asian Orders

Russian president Vladimir Putin has taken a personal interest in ensuring export sales of the model.

January 8, 2020

Shell, World Energy to Partner on SAF for Lufthansa

The German flag carrier will fly three SAF-powered routes from San Francisco.

January 7, 2020

Airbus To Offer Electronically Dimmable Aircraft Windows

Gentex’s electronically dimmable windows now come as standard equipment on the Boeing 787 family and will be available on Airbuses.

January 7, 2020

India Appoints Integrated Defense Chief

India’s three armed forces now come under the purview of a single Chief of the Defence Staff, whose aim is to streamline logistics and operational assets.

January 7, 2020

Boeing Recommends Sim Training Requirement for Max

The U.S. manufacturer cites its “unstinting commitment” to the Max’s safe return to service as it changes its position on simulator requirements.

January 7, 2020

Suleimani Killing Raises Security Fears Over Iraq Flights

Three airlines have already suspended flights into Iraq after U.S. forces killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani at Baghdad Airport.

January 6, 2020

Airline Concerns Grow over Brazil Consumer Lawsuits

Brazilian websites are "weaponizing" jurisprudence of the airline industry.

January 6, 2020

JetBlue Pledges to Offset Carbon Emissions for All U.S. Flights

Air France and British Airways last week started compensating for CO2 emissions from flights within France and the UK by investing in green projects.

January 6, 2020

Max Crisis Leads to Layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems

The Boeing narrowbody’s largest supplier ceased building 737 components on January 1.

January 6, 2020

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