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OpinionWhy US Congress should give ATC privatisation another look
Recent fatal accidents, system outages and government shutdown expose fundamental flaws in the US air traffic control system that privatisation could address, industry expert says.
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OpinionCould Gripen E buy give Ukraine ‘Wings for victory’?
Having already secured Lockheed Martin F-16s from European allies, Ukraine’s leader now wants to buy up to 150 new Gripen E fighters, along with US-produced attack and utility helicopters.
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OpinionWould airline safety benefit from cameras in the cockpit?
With investigators attempting to piece together the sequence of events behind the Air India tragedy in Ahmedabad there have been renewed calls for the implementation of cockpit video recording – a proposal that has long faced pilot resistance.
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OpinionWhy European nations must dig deeper for defence
With ‘sixth-generation’ fighter programmes advancing amid a drastically changed combat environment, old assumptions are being challenged, meaning NATO nations in Europe must move fast – and spend a lot more money.
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OpinionHow recent accidents spike placed renewed focus on aviation safety
Fatal accidents involving airliners are thankfully rare events, so a trio of high-profile losses within a few weeks – including a collision over Washington, DC – naturally drew attention.
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OpinionDark skies as new Cold War era advances
Heightened tensions between Russia and the West risk plunging the world back into a Cold War-style era of instability, with other malign actors also lining up.
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OpinionWhy the time is right for hydrogen propulsion shift
Hydrogen propulsion has the potential to help the aviation industry meet ambitious decarbonisation goals, but collective support and investment is needed, argues Dr Josef Kallo.
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OpinionCan Ortberg’s reforms get Boeing back on an even keel?
Sweeping job cuts and programme changes are the most visible parts of Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg’s plan to restore the company to its former glory, but dealing with a continued financial headache is the immediate priority.
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OpinionWhy small is beautiful when it comes to regional connectivity
Although the market for regional aircraft has been subdued in recent years, there are reasons for hope amid passenger pressure for better connectivity and airlines looking to right-size their fleets, argues Raphael Haddad.
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OpinionClock is ticking for Boeing to resolve machinists strike
Already dealing with multiple challenges across the business, Boeing’s hopes of a recovery this year are now threatened by a strike by its machinists. A quick resolution is key.
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OpinionCan airframers navigate the shifting sands of supply chain for new aircraft development?
The next generation of commercial aircraft may have a shorter lifespan than their predecessors. With a heavy reliance on years of aftermarket revenues, supply chains will need to adapt, says Matteo Peraldo.
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OpinionCan new CEO Ortberg turn troubled Boeing around?
Boeing’s new chief executive Kelly Ortberg may have Herculean tasks ahead of him, but the general consensus is that the airframer’s board of directors has picked one of the few business leaders capable of restoring its lost lustre.
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OpinionWhy collaboration is powering the eVTOL certification process
Much focus may be on advanced air mobility’s technological advances or commercial demand, but forward-looking regulators will be key to success, argues Vertical Aerospace’s Trevor Woods.
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OpinionWhy heightened scrutiny will help drive Boeing's commercial recovery
The 5 January near-disaster involving an Alaska Airlines Max 9 has intensified the safety concerns that threaten to overwhelm Boeing – but the incident could also be a catalyst for change.
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OpinionWhy aviation should not fear the AI co-pilot
There may be fears about safety and job security, but if AI in the cockpit is harnessed in the right way it could be a powerful force for good, argues Captain Fahad ibne Masood.
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OpinionWhy Ukraine’s new-look air force will have to fight smart
Ukraine’s air force will soon be bolstered by the arrival of donated F-16s and potentially Mirage 2000-5s, as well as early warning aircraft – but will the additions make a difference?
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OpinionWhy timing matters as big two airframers mull future narrowbody strategies
Airbus may be besting its US rival at the moment, but a timely move by Boeing could put it back on top, says Hal Calamvokis.
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OpinionWhy eager eVTOL market must launch with caution
Developers of urban air mobility vehicles are champing at the bit to commence operations in the Middle East as early as next year. While the ambition is laudable, it is not without risk – both for themselves and the wider industry.
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OpinionCan the aerostructures supply chain overcome its structural deficit?
Despite being a vital link in the supply chain, those at the top of the aerostructures sector struggle for profitability – but there is a way forward, say Collin Heller and Richard Apps.
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OpinionHow electric charging infrastructure will power aviation’s ‘third age’
Realising the future of electric flight relies on a new focus on infrastructure, argues Tine Tomazic.