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General Aviation News July 30, 2014

Boeing Forecasts Rising Demand for Commercial Pilots and Technicians

1.1 million new airline pilots, technicians needed worldwide over next 20 years Asia Pacific, Middle East show strongest demand, most rapid growth OSHKOSH, Wis., July…

General Aviation News June 2, 2014

FAA to consider seven commercial UAS exemptions

Seven Companies Petition to Fly Unmanned Aircraft before Rulemaking is Complete The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced that seven aerial photo…

General Aviation News, Space News May 29, 2014

VIRGIN GALACTIC AND SPACEPORT AMERICA SIGN KEY AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO AIRSPACE FOR SPACEFLIGHTS FROM NEW MEXICO

Agreement between Virgin Galactic, Spaceport America, and the Federal Aviation Administration is the first to cover a commercial spaceline Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company…

Civilian aviation news March 18, 2014

Boeing Begins Expansion of 737 Commercial Delivery Center

Improvements support rising production rates, increasing demand for 737s SEATTLE, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today kicked off expansion of its 737…

Civilian aviation news February 10, 2014

Partnering to Shape Commercial Aviation’s Next Century

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the importance of industry-government partnership as the industry embarks on the second century of commercial aviation. “The most…

Civilian aviation news January 6, 2014

Boeing Closes 2013 With Record Commercial Deliveries

– 648 deliveries is most ever in a single year – 1,355 net commercial orders is second-largest in company history SEATTLE, Jan. 6,…

Civilian aviation news November 5, 2013

FAA issues rule to enhance commercial pilot training

(Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday issued a final rule that it said would “significantly advance” the way commercial airline pilots are trained…

General Aviation News October 10, 2013

Boeing Details Supply-Demand Balance for Commercial Airplanes

Key indicators show industry capacity balance remains in nominal ranges Boeing said today that ongoing assessment of relevant commercial aviation industry data show that supply…

Military Aviation News, Space News September 18, 2013

Boeing Sends Protected Government Signal through Commercial Satellite

Boeing has transmitted a government-developed, frequency-hopping signal through a commercial satellite, demonstrating the potential for the military to access more communications pathways at a lower…

Civilian aviation news August 15, 2013

Boeing raises sticker prices of commercial jets

(Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) said it raised the list prices on Thursday for most of its family of commercial jetliners by about 1.6 percent,…

Civilian aviation news July 29, 2013

SonAir resumes commercial service with Eurocopter EC225 helicopters

SonAir, Africa’s largest oil and gas helicopter operator, has become the first operator to resume passenger transportation flights with the suspended EC225 fleet. Three flights…

Civilian aviation news July 29, 2013

The A350 XWB makes its first commercial flight – virtually

Airbus’ next-generation A350 XWB carried its first “passengers” this week – without ever leaving the ground. On board “Cabin 0” – a ground-based representative section…

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