European Union emission allowance (EUA) prices rose in August, taking support from broad strength in the underlying energy complex. EUAs for December 2012 delivery under the EU Emissions Trading System climbed to €8.20/metric ton ($10.30/mt) Aug. 24, up from €6.97 Aug. 1—a rise of €1.23 or 17.6%.

Activation of a third Boeing 787 final assembly line is intended to help ensure a smooth startup of production of the 787-9 as manufacturing rates increase to five aircraft per month by year-end. The 80th 787-8, destined for LAN Airlines, on Aug. 24 became the first fuselage to enter a “surge line” in the 40:24 bay at Boeing's main widebody campus in Everett, Wash. The main 787 assembly hall is the nearby 40:26 bay. The primary alternate line is 88:30 at Boeing's 787 factory in North Charleston, S.C.

Australia’s Virgin thrives as Qantas struggles.

Toughened resins and simpler composite damage-detection technology have scant applicability to most aircraft

Speeding the use of small unmanned systems operating under 400 feet.

Propelled by the introduction of the 787 into service, Boeing's overall Airplane Health Monitoring (AHM) capabilities are expanding rapidly. AHM is poised to deliver distinctly predictive inflight data to engineers and maintainers that will allow them to interdict incipient problems before they fully manifest themselves—and the airframer is introducing the approach across its product line.

With their Boeing 787-8 fleets building up nicely, Japan's two major airlines are looking to increase the long-haul routes where the new aircraft will be used. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) were the first two carriers to receive the 787. Although two others have now joined the club, the Japanese carriers still account for almost all 787-8s in scheduled service.

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