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.
Aircraft
High Hopes and Conflict Concerns Mark Dubai Show Opening
Orders from Emirates and Turkish airlines could be on the cards at Dubai Airshow
Airlines
Riyadh Air Taps IBM Consulting
IBM is creating a hybrid cloud-based technology base for the carrier’s impending global operations.
Training and Workforce
Emirates to Expand Pilot Training By 54 Percent in 2024
The PilotsGlobal platform has processed 22,000 pilot referrals across Middle East vacancies.
Maintenance and Modifications
Refurbishment Programs Drive Need for Third-Party MRO Help
Aging airliner fleets are driving growth in maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the Middle East region
Airlines
Middle East Airline Fleet Replenishment Slowed By Program Delays
Today, 795 Airbus aircraft fly in service in the Middle East region compared with 727 for Boeing.
Security
GPS Spoofing Incidents Increase in Middle East
Some aircraft departing Tel Aviv are being led toward Lebanon
Aircraft
Gulf States Grasp Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities
Archer Aviation and Lilium will both display eVTOL aircraft at the Dubai Airshow
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign
Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Environment
Latest Boeing EcoDemonstrator Studies Tackle SAF’s Contrail Effects
Researchers are encouraged by early findings on a Boeing 737 Max 10 airliner
Aircraft
Indian Lessor Agrees to Buy Lyte's 40-Seat VTOL Aircraft
Vman Aviation Services' current portfolio includes helicopters, regional airliners and training aircraft
Training and Workforce
Building a Diverse Workforce—the Seeds of Change
Aviation groups are trying to break through diversity walls
Safety
Operational Data Supports Active UPRT Programs
Program reduced precursor upset conditions by 50 percent
Regulations and Government
Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom
Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Security
OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv
GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
Regulations and Government
Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination
Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Engines
Ontic Assumes Manufacture, Support of Honeywell TRAS
California-headquartered supplier to expand site in Staverton, UK
Safety
Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace
Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
Regulations and Government
Av Groups Warn Part 380 Changes Would Curb Service
Business and general aviation groups stress Part 380 changes are not justified
Charter & Fractional
In Battle with Airlines, JSX Appeals for Support
JSX fears the airlines are trying to legislate it out of business
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Offer Strong Support for Whitaker To Lead FAA
Whitaker calls safety, workforce, and future technologies top priorities
Engines
Collins Opens Power Lab for Hybrid, Electric Tech
The Grid initially will have test capability of 8 megawatts
Security
Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety
Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
Regulations and Government
Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines
Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
The Fight Against Public Charters is Heating Up
American Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association use a SkyWest Part 380 filing to push back against its use and JSX gets caught in the crosshairs.
Regulations and Government
FAA Facing Shutdown, Lapse in Authorization
Training, taxes could halt if U.S. Congress doesn't reach agreements
ATC
Increasing Fake GPS Signals Near Iran Prompt FAA Alert
Ops Group has tracked at least 20 such spoofing incidents
Environment
FAA Accepting Applications for Sustainability Grants
Nearly $300 million is available for FAA sustainability grants
Rotorcraft
Euro Rotors To Highlight Training, Workforce Development
Conference takes place from November 27 to 30 in Madrid
Environment
Rolls-Royce Runs Pearl 700 on Hydrogen Fuel
The aero engines group has also tested a new small gas turbine intended for hybrid-electric powertrains
