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New uses for the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) could emerge when the service is connected to new broadband communications paths, SITAOnAir says.

Facing the regulatory challenges of certifying the world’s first commercial jetliner with folding wingtips, the FAA has detailed a set of special conditions intended to ensure Boeing’s unusual 777X extendable wing complies with current safety standards.

Ryanair has said it would continue to negotiate directly with pilot bases, after the Portuguese pilots’ union APAC called on the carrier to recognize a newly-formed European Employee Representative Committee.

Korean Air expects to see demand on its China routes start to rebound in the fourth quarter, following a thaw in the political tensions that have severely dented traffic flows between the two countries.

Airbus secures a record-breaking order for its A320neo family of jets at the Dubai Airshow, while Boeing announces FlyDubai has ordered 175 737 MAX aircraft.

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Meggitt said it was on track to meet its full-year organic revenue growth guidance of 2-4%.

ATR CEO Christian Scherer is continuing his push to change the ATR company’s structure, which he believes could enable it to launch a larger turboprop.

Egyptair signed a letter of intent for up to 24 Bombardier CS300s at the Dubai airshow.

Wataniya Airways opted for the Airbus A320neo as it resumes building a Kuwait City-based network.

The government of Samoa stresses the South Pacific country’s state-owned airline must remain financially self-sufficient, as it relaunches international services.

Emirates is rejecting the proposed Airbus A380plus concept in spite of its plans to continue ordering more of the largest commercial aircraft.

Startup freight-flying UAV company Natilus has closed a second round of seed funding from Starburst Ventures and plans to soon test-fly a prototype.

GE Aviation will remain one of General Electric’s core businesses, executives said Nov. 13 in a long-awaited announcement.

Boeing and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Nov. 13 that Boeing will be the lead donor in the replacement of MIT’s Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel, which opened in September 1938.

FlyDubai is in talks with aircraft manufacturers about another large order, but the commitment may not be announced at the current Dubai Airshow.

Inflight connectivity provider Gogo is in talks with several Middle Eastern airlines—including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways—about its 2Ku satellite internet system.

Vahana, the autonomous electric aircraft under development by Airbus’ Silicon Valley outpost A³ (“A-Cubed”), has arrived at Pendleton, Oregon, where it is being prepared for a first flight before year’s end.

Kuwait-based lessor Alafco has firmed an order for 20 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft placed at the Paris Air Show earlier this year.

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The aircraft will be stored “in flight condition,” meaning German-based lessor Dr. Peters Group is looking for a new operator.

Comac should now be ready to begin its main C919 flight-test effort, following the transfer of the first prototype to the Avic base in Xian, China.