Commercial Aviation

article Oct 10, 2018

Primera Collapse Highlights The Perils Of Long-Haul Low-Cost

As Primera Air learned the hard way, in an era of high jet fuel prices unless they have new and efficient fleets, long-haul budget airlines are doomed.

Commentary Oct 4, 2018

Noise Standards One Key To Comeback Of Supersonic Flight

Legislation reauthorizing the FAA requires rulemaking to pave the way for a return of commercial supersonic aircraft.

Article Oct 3, 2018

Taxiway Overflight Highlights NOTAM Problems For Landings

The FAA is rolling out a taxiway landing warning system.

Gallery Oct 3, 2018

Selected Finalists From Aviation Week's 2018 Photo Contest

Take your best shot at being recognized among an elite cadre of photographers in this year's Photo Contest.

Article Oct 2, 2018

Competition Mounts For Ka-Band Service

Leading providers of Ka-band satellite connectivity for aircraft cabins discuss their strategies at APEX Expo.

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Article Oct 1, 2018

Boeing 747: Evolution Of A Jumbo, As Featured On Aviation Week's Covers

The Boeing 747, dubbed the Queen of the Skies, has graced the cover of Aviation Week & Space Technology on numerous occasions since its inception. We’ve scoured Aviation Week’s digital archives to chart some of the 747’s most prominent cover stories.

Article Oct 1, 2018

Where Is The Best Place To Be An Aerospace Manufacturer?

Increasingly, it matters where an aerospace company decides to base manufacturing, and new rankings parse the best from the rest, starting with Washington state.

Article Sep 28, 2018

VTOL Startup Takes Scheduled-Airline Approach To Short-Haul Market

Transcend Air defines an approach to intercity air travel that combines schedule services with tiltwing VTOL aircraft.

Article Sep 28, 2018

FAA Bill Clears Way For U.S. To Regulate Seat Sizes

Some industry watchers are concerned that a provision of a bill clearing the way for the FAA to regulate minimum seat sizes could allow Congress to overstep its bounds.

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Commentary Sep 27, 2018

Why A Rumored Emirates-Etihad Merger May Never Really Happen

On paper and under the right conditions a merger would make perfect sense, but those conditions are unlikely anytime soon.

Article Sep 27, 2018

Asian Airlines Turn To New Leaders For Restructuring

Thai Airways and Garuda Indonesia have appointed new CEOs to steer the airlines through the next phase of their recovery plans.

Commentary Sep 27, 2018

Opinion: Why Japan’s Aerospace Strategy Needs A Rethink

Japan is one of the world’s most important supplier nations, but events this year show that its position faces major challenges.

Article Sep 26, 2018

Third Comac C919 Flight Test Aircraft To Fly This Year

Comac has confirmed its plan to fly the third C919 flight-test aircraft this year, as the program works toward a targeted first delivery in 2021, state media say, citing the company.

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The New Rules of Weather for Aviation Ground Operations

While you can’t control the weather, you can make sure you have the right tools to plan for it.

Article Sep 26, 2018

U.S. Agencies Advance Radar Modernization Plan

The FAA-led Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar program would modernize surveillance and weather radar systems.

Article Sep 25, 2018

Spirit Airlines Plans To Resume Accepting A320neos This Year

Spirit Airlines plans to take delivery of two more Airbus A320neos this year and resume regular deliveries next year after problems with its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered airliners caused the carrier to stop accepting them.

Article Sep 25, 2018

Mitre Proposes Surveillance For Large Urban Drone Fleets

Looking ahead to a future where drone fleets and air taxis share urban airspace, Mitre Corp. proposes a dedicated drone-to-drone surveillance system.

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