OPINION

Boeing’s Twin-Aisle Midsize Jet Faces Big Challenges

Richard Aboulafia | Aviation Week & Space Technology

The drumbeat for a new Boeing midsize jetliner is growing louder. But beyond the idea of a new aircraft, things get complicated. The 797’s twin-aisle configuration is the big issue.

DEFENSE

Boeing Opts Out Of USAF’s Light Attack Demo

Lara Seligman | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Boeing chose not to participate in this early stage of OA-X because the company does not “see a viable path forward for this phase.”

BUSINESS AVIATION

Five Minutes With Textron Aviation President & CEO Scott Ernest

Molly McMillin | The Weekly Of Business Aviation

The Textron executive talks about the company’s philosophy as an aircraft manufacturer, challenges facing the industry and the mood of the market.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

American Airlines CEO Receives ATW Airline of Year Award

Air Transport World

Winning the 2017 ATW Airline of the Year Award was a “really big deal”, American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker said as he received the trophy at a gala dinner in New York Tuesday.

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