Aerospace & Air Transport

Europe Steps Up Protest Against Washington Aid for Boeing

European trade ministers have backed a new World Trade Organisation complaint over money offered to keep Boeing production in Washington.

Sesar Pushes Ahead With Single European Sky Research

The European Parliament has approved further funding for the Single European Sky ATM Research program.

Lebanon’s Failure To Appoint CAA Stymies ICAO

Lebanon’s director general of civil aviation says political interference has hampered ICAO audits in the past.

EasyJet Plans To Deploy Unmanned Aircraft To Inspect Fleet

The UK carrier expects to introduce remotely piloted UAS into operations next year.

Singapore Airlines Reserves A380 Cockpits for Citizen Pilots

Singaporean citizens get preference for jobs in SIA's A380 fleet regardless of seniority.

European GNSS Creates Access For Business Aviation

With airport access being a big concern for European business aviation GNSS systems as EGNOS are helping to open up new airports to the sector.

Huerta Stands Firm On First Officer Qualifications

The FAA exercised "maximum flexibility" in its concessions to industry on the first-officer qualification rule.

Korea Blocks Foreign Companies from Airline Joint Ventures

The South Korean government is barring foreign airlines from starting new joint venture operations with local companies.

Mesa’s Ornstein Expresses ‘Disgust’ with Washington

Republic’s Bedford Calls for New Pilot Pay Model

Republic Airways boss Bryan Bedford wants to see a better deal for regional airline first officers.

Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers

Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.