Commercial Aviation

article Jun 13, 2018

Gender Equality In Industry’s Own Best Interest

Women are rarely found in air transport leadership positions, and IATA has finally recognized this problem. Now it needs to follow up with action.
Article Jun 11, 2018

The Week in Technology, June 11-14, 2018  

Kitty Hawk unveils Flyer; Zephyr going down under; Europe’s urban air initiative; Boeing ups drone investment; UTC’s new “Skunk Works”; Detect-and-avoid near airports.
Article Jun 11, 2018

Baggage Behavior Causing Aviation Safety Headache  

Cabin baggage issue is impeding safe aircraft evacuation, say experts.
Article Jun 8, 2018

Airbus Stresses Commonality Targets With C Series  

Making the Bombardier C Series and the Airbus A320neo family “an integrated family of aircraft” is “a key strategic objective" of the new partnership between the two manufacturers in the program, Airbus Group CFO Harald Wilhelm said.
Article Jun 8, 2018

Airbus Will Take Majority Control Of Bombardier C Series On July 1  

Deal reduces the number of Western commercial jet manufacturers from four to three.
Article Jun 8, 2018

Analysts, Investors Keep Up Lofty Expectations For A&D  

Despite a growing list of headwinds, confidence in A&D’s business prospects grows.
Article Jun 8, 2018

Airbus Looks Beyond ‘Industrial Crisis’ After Parking 100 A320neos  

Airbus’ strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden for the company.
Article Jun 8, 2018

Boeing-Safran APU Joint Venture Stuns Suppliers  

The move follows Boeing’s recent expansion into new ventures covering avionics, structures, mechanical systems and propulsion.
Article Jun 7, 2018

Regulators, Industry Work To Move Drone Delivery From Trial To Reality  

Close cooperation between the unmanned-aircraft industry and aviation authorities is advancing delivery by drone from laboratory trials to real-world experience.
Article Jun 7, 2018

MagniX Promises Electrically Powered Cessna Caravan By Summer 2019  

The Australian startup is working toward a leapfrog achievement in electric propulsion and market positioning.
Article Jun 7, 2018

FAA Takes New Approach To Aviation Policy  

After more than four decades of close association, RTCA’s status as a federal advisory committee to FAA ends.
Commentary Jun 6, 2018

Podcast: Tougher Times Ahead For Airlines?

IATA revised downward its profit forecast for this year as fuel and labor costs rise. The industry has to be careful to protect its margins, but not everything is under its own control.
Article Jun 6, 2018

Is The Aerospace Industry Prepared To Ward Off Hackers?  

Whether it is a hacker or careless employee who accidentally uploads a virus, aviation is vulnerable—and not as cyberprepared as it should be.
Article Jun 6, 2018

Rolls-Royce Accelerating Boeing 787 Engine Fix  

Reducing flight restrictions that hamper long-haul flying on Trent 1000-powered aircraft remains possible.
Article Jun 5, 2018

Dr. Peters Group To Part Out Two Ex-SIA A380s  

The leasing firm has given up hope that it can sell two former Singapore Airlines Airbus A380s and plans to part them out.
Article Jun 5, 2018

Securing Aircraft Becoming More Complex  

The downside of the celebrated "connected aircraft" is that it opens more avenues for cyberattacks.
Article Jun 5, 2018

New Aircraft Could Make Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Viable  

New-generation widebodies are prompting some airlines to seek out potential new city pairs that can be served nonstop with flight times of 17 hr. or longer.

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