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D8 'Ultra-Efficient Commercial Aircraft' Forges Ahead

The aim of the project is to maximize the efficiency of commercial aircraft.

Authorities: MH370 Search Will Be Suspended, Not Abandoned

Hampered by poor weather, and with a diminishing search area, authorities from Australia, Malaysia and China have agreed to suspend the search.

Newly Launched Aviation Channel Has Hours of Entertainment

Making its debut at Oshkosh, subscription content provider AeroCinema is aimed at the aviation enthusiast.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Facebook Reveals First Flight of Solar-Powered Aquila Drone

The social networking company is developing the high-flying aircraft to close gaps in global Internet coverage.

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Nav Canada Announces Rate Reductions for ATC Services

The Canadian air navigation service provider last revised its rate structure in 2007, the year after it was established.

Lufthansa, Honeywell, Airbus Partner on Runway Safety System

The parties will develop a new system combining the Airbus Runway Overrun Protection System and Honeywell's SmartLanding technology.

More J-20 Stealth Fighters Built in China

The long-range interceptor may be nearing entry into service, although questions remain over the maturity of the intended indigenous powerplants.

Farnborough Show Brought Plenty of Defense News

A round-up of AIN’s comprehensive coverage of the event.

Thailand's Nok Air Eyes China Expansion, Renewed Profitability

The low-fare carrier anticipates returning to profitability by the fourth quarter and deriving more revenue from China and the region.

FAA To Change Runway Conditions Reporting on October 1

Actual runway conditions will be communicated to pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform.

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

UAC and Comac Work on Budget for New Widebody Program

The new joint venture between Russia's UAC and China's Comac and Avic is firming up plans for its planned new widebody.

FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey

The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.

Regulations and Government

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Successfully Test KC-46A Boom Fix

After trying to resolve an axial boom loading issue with software, Boeing has developed a hardware fix for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker.

The Commercial Applications—and Considerations—of Flying Small Drones

AIN looks at the biggest opportunities for growth in small-drone flying.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ESA Gives Sabre Hypersonic Engine a Boost

This week at Farnborough Reaction Engines also announced the creation of a U.S.-based subsidiary

Airbus Seeks to Ease Investor Anxiety

Lays out plan to address production, profitability challenges.

CGI to Help Revamp UK Space Operations

IT specialist aims to boost UK’s extraterrestrial exploration effort.

Avio Aero Teams With Iones for Korean KF-X Program

The partners will be design a new gearbox for GE F414 engines.

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