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.
Airlines
India Braces for Next ICAO Audit
Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns
Airlines
Demand Surges For Hajj Flights from Southeast Asia
Primary Hajj flight beneficiaries Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia plan more specialized services to cater to pilgrims.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN Gains EASA Certification
The first set of production Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines have arrived in Seattle.
Airlines
North Korea Missile Launches Threatening Airliners
Failures upon re-entry into atmosphere create wide fields of debris in well-traveled airways
Aircraft
Indonesia’s N219 Flies for First Time
The N219 program still lacks funding for certification, but has achieved a major milestone.
Airlines
Air Berlin Files for Insolvency after Etihad Rebuff
Lufthansa and German government pledge to support restructuring effort
Airlines
U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma
Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.
Airlines
China and Mongolia Work To Expand Route Development
The two countries seek to add a seventh cross-border air route and open Mongolian airspace to airlines flying between northwest and northeast China.
Aircraft
Study Projects Newer Cargo Conversions Accelerating in 2020
UK consultancy IBA says market value of new-generation aircraft will suit conversion starting around the turn of the decade.
Aircraft
UTC-Rockwell Collins Talks Underscore Supply-chain Pressures
Analysts think consolidation could provide leverage against OEM pricing pressures
Airlines
CargoLogicAir Launches First Scheduled Freight Service
UK partner of Russia’s AirBridgeCargo took delivery of its third Boeing 747 in May
Aircraft
Swiss C Series Makes First Flight Into London City
Regularly scheduled service from Zurich starts Tuesday
Aircraft
Lessors Still See Strong Market for 250- to 350-seat Widebodies
Optimism among top executives tempers concerns of softening in overall market segment
ATC
FAA's Data Comm Progress Belies Criticism Over NextGen
The core NextGen program is under budget and more than two years ahead of schedule, the FAA says.
Aircraft
Boeing's Bullish India Outlook May Undercount Regional Aircraft
India's Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to improve infrastructure, open underserved areas to airline connectivity.
Airlines
Qatar Airways Drops Proposal to Buy Stake in American Airlines
The announcement by the Doha-based carrier follows American Airlines' decision to discontinue their codesharing partnership.
Airlines
South African Airways Prepares To Launch Turnaround Plan
Key pillars include liquidity, cost containment
Avionics
Boeing Creates New Organization To Develop, Build Avionics
Plans call for staffing the avionics organization with 600 employees by 2019, the manufacturer said.
Aircraft
United Says 737 Max Could Fly Transatlantic, But Not Right Away
Airline has enough 757s in fleet to serve role; no Max 8s on order
Airlines
Series of Transactions to Consolidate Power in Airline Business
Far-reaching deals involve Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern
Aircraft
Airbus Remains Optimistic on A320neo Delivery Target
Despite engine issues, CEO Tom Enders calls plan to deliver 200 A320neo-family narrowbodies this year "a realistic target"
Airlines
Etihad Swings to Loss as Equity Partnerships Weigh on Finances
Abu Dhabi-based carrier attributes decline to range of factors, including Alitalia and Air Berlin exposure
Airports
Changi’s New Terminal 4 Creates Headroom For Airline Growth
Three current terminals have nearly reached capacity
Aircraft
Quake Damage Drives Sounds Air’s Search for Larger Aircraft
Closure of road between Blenheim and Christchurch boosts New Zealand regional's passenger traffic
Airlines
Boeing Sees Need for 1.2 Million Pilots and Technicians by 2036
20-year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000
Aircraft
Airbus Moves Ahead of Boeing on Russian Fleet Size
A350-900 the only Western airliner to make an appearance at MAKS 2017
Scoot-Tigerair Merger Set for Launch
Expanded fleet of Boeing 787s and Airbus A320s to introduce five short- and long-haul destinations next year
Airlines
U.S. Ends Laptop Ban with Riyadh Exemption
“Enhanced” security protocols now in place at 10 formerly affected airports
Airlines
Etihad Sells Darwin Stake in First Sign of Strategic 'Adjustment'
Adria Airways parent to hold 99 percent of Swiss regional
Aircraft
How the Mitsubishi Regional Jet Will Boost the Business of Regional Aviation
The aircraft features a modern flight deck and exceptional passenger experience.
