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This month's top ten articles, based on our readers' visits

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

777X Flight Deck And Wing Fold Controls Unveiled

The finalized flight deck features of Boeing’s 777X reveal clear 787 influence and unique wing-fold controls.

OPINION

Endgame For The A380?

The aircraft’s future will be determined by Emirates, not Airbus.

 

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DEFENSE

Fear Of Losing Oxygen Puts U.S. Fighter Pilots On Edge

One former F/A 18 pilot says: “I just remember looking around the airplane thinking, man, I’m not completely certain I know how to fly this airplane anymore.” 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Industry Closely Watching Airbus/Bombardier C Series Integration

Embraer intends to closely monitor regulatory compliance as Airbus integrates Bombardier C Series

 

BUSINESS AVIATION

Workload Mishaps: Flap Mismanagement Leads To Near Stall Of An ATR

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is reminding pilots to remain alert during high-workload approaches with special attention paid to aircraft configuration. 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Intrigue Of Shakespearean Proportions Unfolds In Airbus’ Top Echelon

Airbus is under the gun on many fronts, including executive battles and claims of corruption lodged in the UK and France and possibly Germany and the U.S.

 

DEFENSE

B-52s Fighting ISIS Soon Will Carry More Smart Bombs

The U.S. Air Force B-52 squadron fighting Islamic State terrorists in the Middle East soon will be the first to field a key upgrade that will allow the venerable “BUFF” to carry eight additional smart weapons into battle. 

SPACE

SpaceX Classified Zuma Launch Delayed Until At Least December

SpaceX’s launch of a classified mission for an undisclosed U.S. government customer will be delayed until at least December.

 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

How Crossover-Class Jet Makers Are Making Cabins Seem Bigger

Regional jet manufacturers are working to make aircraft cabins more efficient for airlines and more appealing to their passengers.

DEFENSE

Russian Fighters Test U.S. Boundaries In Skies Over Syria

F-22 pilots assigned to Al Dhafra air base are seeing unexpected, potentially threatening movement from Russian fighters flying over Iraq and Syria with growing regularity.