The new 242-tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) Airbus A330-300 has achieved certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) following a 100 hour flight-test campaign.

Russian aircraft manufacturing conglomerate United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has named two new vice presidents.

Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has turned the corner through restructuring under Jaan Albrecht’s leadership. New labor agreements and a reunification with regional carrier Tyrolean Airways are among the company’s successes.

Airport slots are constrained in a number of important markets, a prime example being London’s Heathrow Airport.

In a letter to the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), an Indian professional pilot association has warned of possible risks to passenger safety due to the continuing operation of old decades-old aircraft by flag carrier Air India.

Aircraft & Engines-March 31, 2015

Air France-KLM has placed a firm order for 15 Embraer E-175s and two E-190s for its Dutch regional arm KLM Cityhopper, with options on a further 17 E-Jets for Cityhopper, or Air France regional HOP!

Investigations are underway into why an Air Canada Airbus A320-200 landed short at Stanfield International Airport at Halifax, Nova Scotia, severely damaging the aircraft.