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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

European Airports Prepare For E-Ban Extension

A decision to ban large electronic devices from aircraft cabins on flights from Europe to U.S. destinations is expected as soon as May 11, according to industry sources.

TECHNOLOGY

Military Blended-Wing Body Variant Is Step Closer To Reality

Results of newly completed water-tunnel tests indicate that a cargo door-configured BWB design is viable, providing a vital boost to the project.

 

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BUSINESS AVIATION

How Commercial Operators Are Redefining Business Aviation Charters

If business aviation is to grow in the new economy, it has to be expanded to a larger demographic of users beyond blue-chip flight departments and high-net-worth individuals.

MILITARY TRAINERS

Sweden Eyeing Turboprop If Boeing/Saab Lose T-X

The Swedish Air Force has little interest in any of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation T-X trainer candidates except the Boeing/Saab offer, but is not ready to rule them in or out as potential SK 60 replacements.

 

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Transformational Electric Aircraft – Speakers Announced

Senior representatives from Zunum Aero, Zee.Aero, Boeing, United Airlines, Pipistrel, Joby Aviation, GAMA, Airbus, Uber Technology, and NASA Armstrong and Langley are just some of the speakers that are participating in the Electric Flight Workshop.  Join Us!

 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Spirit Blames Pilot ‘Work Slowdown’ For Major Schedule Disruptions

Spirit filed a lawsuit against the Air Line Pilots Association asking for a “preliminary injunction compelling an immediate end to this illegal work slowdown” that the airline said has cost it $8.5 million in lost revenue.

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Industry Looks To Parts Automation

Aviation companies are increasingly exploring automated systems in areas such as parts tracking in the warehouse, but are met with implementation challenges.

 

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