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Private Sector Allies with Military on Alternative Fuels

In a bid to bolster the market for alternative fuels, two of the world's largest consumers of jet-A have formed a strategic alliance: the U.S.

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Hamilton Sundstrand Wins Latest C919 Contract

Hamilton Sundstrand has won a contact from China's Comac to provide the electric power generation and distribution systems for the 150- to 190-seat <link n

Two Satnav Satellites Lost Within 10 Days

The first geostationary satellite for India’s Gagan GPS space-based augmentation system (SBAS)–essentially similar to Waas–was lost on April 15 when its la

FAA Grants Boeing Expanded TIA for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The FAA granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) yesterday for the 787 Dreamliner, clearing the way for the agency’s personnel to fully

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Boeing 747-8 Freighter Begins Flight-Test Operations in Southern California

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Cebu Pacific Orders More A320s

Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s, the manufacturer announced this morning.

Airbus Ash Tests Show ‘No Irregularities’

Preliminary inspection of a pair of airplanes Airbus used to fly test missions from Toulouse yesterday to assess the effect of volcanic ash on air

Volcanic Eruption Still Disrupting Flights in Europe

Some flights to large parts of Europe resumed today after six days of widespread disruption caused by ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland.

Situation “Dynamic” as Ash Cloud Moves across Europe

The cloud of volcanic ash continues to move south through the UK and continental Europe as the eruption in Iceland persists. Following a review of

Comac Signs New C919 Suppliers

China’s Comac has awarded Parker Hannifin and Honeywell supply contracts for the 150- to 190-seat <link news/single-news-page/article/comac-building-c919-f

Embraer Finalizes Firm Deal for 20 E190ARs with Argentina’s Austral

Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereas of Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced on Friday.

Embraer To Launch New Aircraft by Year-End

Embraer has given its clearest indication to date that won’t stand by and watch competitors from Canada, the U.S., Europe, China, Japan and Russia

A330-200 Freighter Receives Type Certification from EASA

The European Aviation Safety Agency granted type approval for the Airbus A330-200F today, following a <link news/single-news-page/article/a330-freig

Mood Shifts to Hope in Search for Missing Air France A330

BEA investigators, who admit to having experienced a high level of stress in their effort to understand how <link news/single

Boeing Burns Some 787 ‘Contingency,’ but Remains on Schedule for 2010 Delivery

Boeing insists the first 787 Dreamliner remains on schedule for first delivery to All Nippon Airways by the end of this year, despite some admitte

GE Aviation Commits to New Investment in Quebec

GE Aviation plans to spend $63.5 million over the next six years to diversify its product line at its manufacturing plant in Bromont, Quebec, GE Canada ann

WTO Clout in Question as Boeing, Airbus Claim Victory in Trade War

The World Trade Organization finally passed judgment last month on the legitimacy of $178 billion (2006 $) in European loans to <link news/single-

Regulations and Government

Europe Bars More Carriers with New Safety Blacklist

At face value the contents of the European Commission’s latest so-called safety blacklist of airlines and national civil aviation authorities (CAA

Hamilton Sundstrand Finishes ETOPS Testing on APU for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Hamilton Sundstrand’s Power Systems business has successfully completed ETOPS (extended-range operations) testing of its APS5000 auxiliary power unit (APU)

Hong Kong Airlines Confirms Order for Six A330-200s

Hong Kong Airlines finalized a firm order with Airbus for six A330-200s, the European manufacturer confirmed today.

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