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SPACE

Trump NASA Transition Set In Motion

Space policy transition is taking shape slowly following Donald Trump’s surprise election victory.

TECHNOLOGY

AeroVironment Enters Commercial Drone Market With Hybrid Quadcopter

Looking to diversify from the military small-unmanned-aircraft business that once fueled its growth, AeroVironment has launched a hybrid quadcopter and supporting data-analysis tools.

 

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SAFETY

NTSB Faults Controllers In 2015 Collisions

The NTSB has determined that air traffic controllers failed to safely separate aircraft involved in two fatal 2015 midair collisions—one near Charleston, South Carolina, in July and another near San Diego in August.

 

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SAFETY

EC Exploring Safety List For Non-EU Airports

The European Commission is analyzing whether it should introduce a list of third-country airports that do not meet safety standards and are deemed unsafe to be used by EU airlines.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

United Airlines converts 737-700s order to -800, -MAX versions

United Airlines plans to convert its recent order for 65 Boeing 737-700s into four 737-800s and 61 737 MAX aircraft, airline management said during an Investor Day presentation Nov. 15.

 

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