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.
Engines
New Testing Philosophy Will Aid GE9X Entry into Service
GE Aviation has developed an entirely new process for GE9X certification testing.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work
World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.
Aircraft
Chinese Firm Orders $37B in Boeing Airliners
The order announcement from the airliner leasing company was part of the U.S. trade mission to China.
SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks
Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton
Aircraft
Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows
Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UTAS Finding Buyers for Expanded Attendant Seat Line
Customers include both airlines and VVIP customers
Airlines
Qatar Airways Holds Out against Boycott
Airline aims to restore pre-blockade traffic volumes by end of year
Aircraft
Dubai Exhibitors Anticipate Resumption of Brisk Sales Activity
Egyptair, Emirates among expected buyers
Aircraft
Boeing Forges Ahead with Flight-test Campaigns
Although little information is available on Boeing flight-test campaigns, AIN has summarized the latest state of affairs.
Aircraft
Russia Struggles To Break into Iran Market
Explores new supplier options to allow for export to Islamic Republic
Avionics
Episode 07: Fly-by-wire Failure, Part 1
On Oct. 7, 2008, Qantas Flight 72 faces an autopilot failure over the Indian Ocean.
Airlines
As China and Korea Mend Ties, Korean Air Sees Brighter Days
Delivery of airline's first Bombardier C Series expected by year-end
Airlines
Qatar Takes Near 10-percent Stake in Cathay Pacific
Second equity purchase for Persian Gulf airline since American Airlines rebuff
Aircraft
Efficiency Gains, Steady Growth Highlight Avolon Fleet Forecast
Moderate success seen for Comac C919, Irkut MC-21
Aircraft
Bombardier Cuts C Series Delivery Projection for 2017
Pratt & Whitney to pay advance to compensate for excess aircraft inventory in Mirabel as C Series draws LOI for 31 airplanes
Airlines
Etihad To End Dallas Service Once AA Code Share Expires
Gulf carrier calls move one of several adjustments planned for U.S. network next year
Airlines
Russian Traffic Rises, but Airlines Endure Instability
Speakers at Wings of the Future conference in Moscow express cautious optimism
Airlines
Drop in China-Taiwan Traffic Pressures China Airlines
Taiwan's flag carrier turns focus to Southeast Asia, Europe
Aircraft
Airbus Shifts into High Gear To Meet A320neo Delivery Target
Reaching goal of 200 for the year appears increasingly unlikely
Engines
New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations
The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.
Aircraft
Boeing’s ‘Partnering for Success’ Terms Squeezing UTAS
United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes reveals that his company did not bid on landing gear contract for 777X, 777-300ER
Airlines
Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security
New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday
Aircraft
Boeing's 777 Line Stumbles as Traveled Work Mounts
Program continues to struggle with transition to new automated fuselage assembly process
Airlines
Asia-Pacific Air Transport Leaders Warn of Congestion Crisis
Delegates at AAPA Assembly in Taipei call for more international cooperation in air traffic management
Aircraft
Boeing Stages Launch of 777X Production
Ceremony in Everett, Washington, marks start of new widebody’s early assembly process
Aircraft
GTF Engine Pains Subside in IndiGo A320neos
Pratt identifies fix for combustor lining degradation
Aircraft
Singapore Signs Firm Order for 39 Boeing Widebodies
Flag carrier inks deal for twenty 777-9s and nineteen 787-10s during White House visit by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Aircraft
Boeing, Mitsubishi Reach Cost-cutting Pact for 787 Wings
Contract also calls for joint studies on new commercial aircraft technologies
Aircraft
Attitude Adjustment Prompts Airbus About-Face on C Series
Airbus CEO Enders now sees market for at least 3,000 of the jets over the next 20 years
