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article Dec 04, 2019

Aviation Becoming Safer, But Accidents Are More Expensive, Report Says

Aircraft collisions and crashes account for more than half the value of all aviation-related insurance claims, equivalent to $9.3 billion.

Article Dec 6, 2019

Meet The 2019 Winning Photographers

This year’s Aviation Week Photo Contest winners include a Canadian Snowbirds pilot, aerospace engineers, a space policy expert and a commercial pilot.

Video Dec 6, 2019

Podcast: A Peek at Aviation’s Future

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Barry Butler discusses innovation and the red-hot jobs market with our visiting editors.

Page Dec. 6, 2019

MRO Quiz of the Week - Dec, 06

With so much going on within the global MRO market, how much did you take in from this week's new stories by MRO-Network? Take our weekly quiz to test your knowledge.

Article Dec 5, 2019

Canceled, Deferred MAX Orders Were Threats To Production, Not Storage

Storage space for stockpiling newly minted 737 MAXs is not an issue, Boeing told the SEC, and the embattled manufacturer has been more worried about delayed or canceled orders for the grounded narrowbody.

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Article Dec 5, 2019

Airlines Pick Up Former Aigle Azur Slots At Paris Orly

French airport slot coordinator COHOR has redistributed 9,868 Paris Orly slots formerly belonging to Aigle Azur, which collapsed in September after encountering operational and management issues linked to its long-haul expansion plan.

Article Dec 5, 2019

Emirates Orders Two 777X Simulators From CAE

Pilot training specialist CAE on Dec. 5 announced an order from Emirates Airline for two Boeing 777X full-flight simulators (FFS) and associated training suites.

Article Dec 5, 2019

Repair Stations Mount Opposition To U.S. House Oversight Bill

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association’s (ARSA) chief lobbyist blasted a U.S. House bill that would crack down on foreign aircraft repair stations, describing the effort as a “new front in the longstanding, ongoing union war against contract maintenance.”

Article Dec 5, 2019

EU Finance Ministers Energy Tax Revamp May End Jet Fuel Exemption

Europe’s finance ministers agreed to revise current energy taxation laws at a Dec. 5 meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin), a move that could pave the way for an end to jet fuel’s exemption from tax.

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Article Dec 5, 2019

Hong Kong Airlines Secures Cash Injection To Pay Employees

With a Dec. 7 deadline set by regulators looming, Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) said Dec. 4 it has drawn up a cash injection plan and received sufficient funds to pay its employees on Dec. 5.

Article Dec 5, 2019

SAS Considers New Mid-Size Aircraft Order

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is considering a new aircraft order to fill the gap between 90-seat CRJs and 180-seat Airbus A320neos but would need to maintain the benefits of its shift toward single-fleet operations.

Article Dec 5, 2019

South African Airways To Enter ‘Business Rescue’ Phase

South African Airways (SAA) is to be put into business rescue, placing the company under administrator control because of the airline’s critical financial situation.

Article Dec 5, 2019

Garuda Indonesia Chief Executive To Be Dismissed, Reports Say

Garuda Indonesia’s top executive appears set to lose his job after allegations linking him to the smuggling of motorbike parts on an aircraft delivery flight.

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Gallery Dec 5, 2019

Aviation Daily Roundup: Dec. 5

A daily round up of aviation news.

Commentary Dec 5, 2019

Opinion: United’s Transformation Kicks In, But More Work Is Needed

A nondescript Chicago location belies the transformation United Airlines is trying to effect to improve its reputation and expand its reach.

Article Dec 4, 2019

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Chief Engineer Hamilton Retiring

John Hamilton, chief engineer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, has announced his retirement a year after being asked by the company to stay on to lead the 737 MAX recovery effort.

Article Dec 4, 2019

Aviation Becoming Safer, But Accidents Are More Expensive, Report Says

Aircraft collisions and crashes account for more than half the value of all aviation-related insurance claims, equivalent to $9.3 billion.

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