Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Regulations and Government
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run
Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem
ATC
How WAAS Turned into a Must-have System
Once the subject of criticism, WAAS is on the majority of general aviation aircraft
Regulations and Government
Former FAA Head David Hinson Flies West
Hinson, 90, had amassed more than 9,000 fight hours on 70 types
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers, Industry Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill
House lawmakers stepping up call for Senate to move on stalled reauthorization bill
Environment
Virgin's SAF Transatlantic Flight is COP28 Prelude
The air transport industry aims to demonstrate SAF's potential as political skepticism surrounds UN gathering in the UAE
Environment
Lawmakers Seek To Secure Use of Agriculture for SAF
Bills could expand SAF sources and educate on unleaded aviation fuels
Environment
Azul Plans To Electrify Caravan Fleet with Surf Air
Brazilian airline seeks to convert 27 Cessna Caravans to electric power
Aircraft
Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners
Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Launches SaaS Model for Efficient Crew Placement
Operators can integrate their internal contractor databases directly into the platform
Safety
STCs Underway for Klatt Works AR Oxygen Mask
The Klatt Works mask helps pilots fly the airplane in case of smoke in the cockpit
Security
CrewBlast Partners with Clear and IdRamp for ID Verification
The advancement offers enhanced security and user experience
Regulations and Government
Other Voices: It’s Time to Add to the U.S.’s Rich Aviation History
T&I Chair Graves encourages Senate to pass FAA bill
Airlines
Airbus Lands More Orders For A350 Airliners
Emirates Airlines will add 15 more of the long-haul widebody jets to its fleet
Aircraft
Airbus's A350-1000 Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow
Airbus's A350-1000 Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow
Engines
Spanish Airline Commits To Operating Electric Aircraft
The regional airline will buy 10 electric propulsion conversion kits
Airports
Saudi Arabia’s ICAD Chooses Collins Suite for Neom Bay Airport
Airport to open before end of 2023
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Signs MENA MRO Support Agreements
Saudia Technic expands its APU servicing to cover Boeing 777s
Aircraft
Oman Air Takes Deliver First Boeing 737-800 Freighter
Oman Air's cargo business grew year-over-year by 42% in the first half.
Rotorcraft
AW169 Targets Gulf Government Sales
The new skid undercarriage is well-suited to military and government agency applications
Training and Workforce
Flydubai and CAE To Establish Flight Training Center
The new facility expected to open in January 2025
Engines
Air Arabia Orders 240 Leap-1A Engines
Leap engines have logged 40 million flight hours and 18 million cycles
Aircraft
DHC Supplies Advantage Air With Dash 8-400 Kits
Cargo operators take advantage of the Dash 8-400's versatility
Aircraft
Abelo Increases ATR Orders as Market Roars Back
The Irish lessor signed a deal for 10 ATR 72-600s and options for 10 more
Airlines
Ethiopian Goes Back to the Max
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered more 737-8s after suffering a tragic crash in 2019
Aircraft
Jekta Moving ahead on Electric Flying Boat Plans
Research verified the economics of an electric amphibious aircraft
Airlines
A350 To Spearhead Egyptair Fleet Expansion
The North African carrier has ordered 10 of the A350-900 widebodies
Engines
Airlines Driving White-hot Widebody Engine Market
Rolls-Royce is ready for increased production as orders heat up
