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UK Government Stalls Over Heathrow Expansion Plan

Independent commission recommends third runway for London Heathrow Airport

Swedish Firm To Deliver First Drone Helicopter to China's AVIC

CybAero signed an agreement with Aviation Industry Corporation of China to deliver 70 APID One remotely piloted helicopter systems.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Onera Pitches Greener, Wider Structure for A320 Replacement

Nova concept's fuselage to contribute to lift

Boeing, Embraer To Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Tests

Plans call for an Embraer airplane to fly ecoDemonstrator trials next year

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Ex-Im Bank Charter Expires as U.S. Congress Takes Holiday

With another attempt to renew its charter expected, the export credit agency will continue operating and managing its existing loan portfolio.

Regulations and Government

South Korea Selects Airbus A330 MRTT as Future Tanker

The Airbus model was chosen over Boeing's new KC-46A and a Boeing 767 tanker conversion proposed by Israel Aerospace Industries.

Lufthansa Averts Cabin Crew Strike

Reprieve to last until at least mid-July

World Aeronautical Charts Being Phased Out

Unit sales of WACs are down 73 percent since 2007.

Regulations and Government

FAA Drafts Update to Icing Pilot Guide

Virtually every section of the 60-page document contains new or revised material.

European Alliance Delivers ATM Modernization Blueprint

The deployment program charts the transition from research and development to implementation of the Single European Sky effort.

Philippines Removed from EU Air Safety Blacklist

Thailand avoids EU ban, for now

EU Creates Naval Task Force as Refugee Crisis Worsens

Italian aircraft carrier will lead efforts to rescue, and stem the tide of, migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

Russia Confirms More Tu-160 Bombers

In addition to an upgrade program for 16 survivors from earlier production.

EASA Updates Bulletin on Ops Near Volcanic Ash Plumes

Recommends that volcanic ash forecasts should be presented in the form of a zoning system that depicts areas of low, medium and high concentrations

Tulsa Control Tower Closed after Air Sickens Controllers

Tower was quickly evacuated and will remain shut pending the results of air sampling tests.

New FAA Safety Review Program Undergoing Trials

Voluntary 18-month pilot program allows FAA employees to identify safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

Airline Pilots: Low Pay Drives Disputed Pilot Shortage

Aspiring airline pilots are discouraged by low entry level pay, limited career path, speakers at ALPA conference relate.

Strong Sales, Easy Money Boost Civil Aerospace M&A Action

Investors like the continued strong trading conditions for airliner manufacturers and the aerospace food chain that supports them.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Australia Flies First Large Drone in Unrestricted Airspace

The Royal Australian Air Force started flying the IAI Heron at Rockhampton Airport in advance of a joint training exercise with U.S. military.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

First Ski-jump Takeoff Flight-test for F-35B

The technique will be used to launch F-35Bs from British and Italian aircraft carriers.

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