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News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Flying Colours Delivers Chinese Challenger

Curt Epstein

Safran Joins White Bird Hunt

Bill Carey

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Bedeviled by political gamesmanship and misfortune, it’s a wonder that FAA gets anything done, never mind NextGen.

AIN Blog: NextGen? It's a Wonder FAA Gets Anything Done

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

U.S. surveillance and stealth technology are secrets to be explored by Iran

AIN Blog: Iran Lassoes the Beast of Kandahar

Charles Alcock

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Virgin and British Airways' parent IAG are vying to buy BMI from Lufthansa

Bids for BMI Hinge on Access to Heathrow Slots

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

American Airlines has gained FAA approval to use Apple iPads in the cockpit during all flight phases.

American Airlines Approved for iPad in All Flight Phases

Chris Pocock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

EADS and Alenia To Cooperate On UAS  Development

Iraq Requests Second Batch of 18 F-16s As U.S. Troops  Withdraw

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Jet-powered and Stealthy Predator UAV Heads  for Afghanistan

MBDA Buys Viper Strike To Expand U.S. Business

AVX and  BAE Team Responds to U.S. Navy’s Maritime UAS Solicitation

Gregory Polek

Eagle warns pilots of February furlough.

American Warns Eagle Pilots of February Furlough

Ian Goold

Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins African venture.

Aspiring African LCC Operator Retains EasyJet Founder Haji-Ioannou

Matt Thurber

U.S. civil aircraft sales are expected to total $49.7 billion this year, a 3.2-percent annual increase.

AIA Predicts Civil Aircraft Sales Growth

LAN Airlines S.A., of Chile and TAM S.A. of Brazil cleared the last regulatory hurdle to their merger December 14.

LAN, TAM Clear Last Hurdle to Merger

AMR bankruptcy leaves American Eagle in limbo.

AMR Bankrutpcy Puts Eagle Divestiture On Hold 

747-8I wins FAA certification.

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Wins FAA Certification

Southwest orders 737 MAXs.

Boeing Logs Historic Sale with Southwest $19 Billion Order 

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

The FAA should provide more detailed information on efforts to align with Europe on ATC modernization to mitigate “continuing skepticism”

GAO: FAA Should Detail Agreement With Europe

Etihad, Southwest endow Boeing with major orders.

Etihad, Southwest, FedEx Spread Holiday Cheer to Boeing

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