Aerospace & Defense

U.S. Scope Clause ‘Relief’ a Double-Edged Sword

A new proposed scope clause at Delta Air Lines would cut Delta Connection capacity by 60 percent.

Embraer to Offer Interim E-Jet Improvement before G2

Embraer plans to improve the fuel burn and other characteristics of the E-Jets before the G2 comes to market.

Norwegian Signs Firm Order for 100 Neos

NAS has confirmed its order for 100 A320neos.

First Flight for Boeing’s Hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye UAS

Developer of Miniature SAR Awarded U.S. Army Contract

Pakistan Launches Indigenous ALCM Again

Eurocopter Boosts Asian Prospects via Indonesia, Kazakhstan

Eurocopter hopes the cooperative deals will enhance the company’s future sales growth in southeast Asia and central Asia.

End Unclear to Seven-week Machinists Strike at Lockheed Martin

AIN Blog: Proposed Delta Scope Clause Could Break the Back of Small-RJ Fleets

A proposed new scope clause at Delta Air Lines would slash 50-seat jet fleets among Delta Connection carriers.

AIN Blog: Rockwell Collins CEO Urges New Approach to NextGen

Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones is not overly optimistic about the prospects of achieving NextGen.

EASA Poised To Settle on A380 Fix

Airbus expects to conclude talks soon with EASA over a permanent fix for cracked rib feet in A380 wings.

Air India Looks To Save Face and Cash after 787 Delivery Cancellation

Air India's cancellation of the first 787 delivery is intended to apply pressure to win increased compensation from Boeing for delivery delays

UK Politicians Demand Tougher EASA Rules on Duty Limits

The UK parliament's transport committee says that proposed EASA flight duty rules are less safe than existing rules in some instances

U.S., EC Align on Cargo Security Rules

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Commission agreed on June 1 to recognize each other’s air cargo security regimes.