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
Boeing’s 737 Max 9 Airliner Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017
Boeing’s 737 Max 9 Airliner Performs Validation Flight at Paris Air Show 2017
Accidents
Upset Prevention Training Offers Huge Safety Gains
Preventing loss-of-control accidents dictates further pilot training but opinions differ still and few have had any training yet.
ATC
Thales Civil/Military Primary Radar Goes on Show
As the air traffic management industry moves towards primary en route surveillance, Thales displays its latest primary ATC radar
Aircraft
TrueNoord Set To Grow Following BlackRock Investment
Capital market funds bolster lessor's acquisition, financing strategies.
Avionics
Pilots, Maintenance Chiefs, Beancounters Love Connected Aircraft
With as much as 844 terabits of data per 12 flight hours, there is great potential for big data to benefit modern aircraft operations.
Aircraft
Bombardier Keeps Faith in C Series Delivery Schedule
.Despite engine delays, airframer expects to deliver between 30 and 35 airplanes this year
Fuel
Air BP Takes Over Fueling at Cape Town Airport
The new contract gives the global fuel provider fueling operations at nine South African airports.
Airlines
Sitaonair, Teledyne Team on Cellular Datalink Service
Development is the first step toward bringing new IP networks to aircraft for operational communications.
Aircraft
Service Entry For C919 Remains Uncertain After First Flight
Now China's Comac is stepping up its alliance with Russia's UAC to develop a widebody airliner.
Regulations and Government
Despite Overflight Bans, Qatar Airways Carries On
With tensions simmering between Qatar and its Middle East neighbors, the award-winning airline says its schedule has not been severly impacted.
Aircraft
Industry Prepares Widebody Entries as Market ‘Rebalances’
Various derivative programs coming to fruition.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Recaro Wins Big Airline Seats Orders From Avianca and SAS
Avianca's order for 3,170 CL3710 units is the first South American order for Recaro. Meanwhile SAS will modify 5,000 BL3520 units its fleet.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Confident It Can Meet PW1000G Commitments
Having oversome issues with initial geared turbofan engines, the manufacturer believes it has a good plan for ramping up production.
Engines
Integrated Nacelle Systems Take Flight On Global 7000 and C919
Nexcelle is pioneering new nacelle technology that promises savings in terms of fuel burn and maintenance costs.
Aircraft
Embraer Improves E-Jet E2 Performance Figures
Braziliian OEM reveals more range and lift for E195-E2, improved hot/high and short field capability announced for E190-E2.
Aircraft
Boeing Reports Not a Squawk in 787-10 Flight-test Program
First two Boeing 787-10 flight test articles have finished 20 percent of testing
Engines
GE Presses the Reset Button On 9X Engine Certification Testing
More extensive ground testing of its 100,000-pound-thrust GE9X engine appears to have cleared the way to a smoother certification process.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Commercial Aircraft Buyers Enjoy Unprecedented Capital Access
High liquidity in the airliner finance sector is resulting in “cheap” money
Aircraft
Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time
First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication
Training and Workforce
L3 Eyes Pilot Shortage as it Builds Training Business
Newly rebranded L3 Commercial Training Solutions has already cornered a large share of the airline pilot training and simulator markets.
Aircraft
First Flight of Airbus A330neo Expected By End of Summer
First pair of Trent 7000s to arrive from Rolls-Royce imminently
Aircraft
U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe
Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry
Regulations and Government
WTO’s Latest Ruling a Mixed Bag for Boeing, Airbus
Both companies claim victory in long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and EU
Aircraft
Boeing Makes The Case For Its New Midsize Airplane
Consultations with 57 airlines convince airframer to pursue two-member family occupying a capacity range of 220 to 270 seats
Airlines
Air India Privatization Back on Government’s Agenda
While debts at national carrier mount, ministers consider alternative ownership
Airlines
Unanswered Questions over Electronics Ban Irk IATA
Association DG Alexandre de Juniac criticizes governments for failure to consult with industry
Aircraft
ATR Creates Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter Unit
Appoints company finance veteran Karine Guenan to lead the division
Regulations and Government
Gulf Diplomatic Crisis Blocks Qatar's Aircraft from Airspace
Qatar Airways and several local Gulf carriers cancelled flights in the wake of a Saudi-led, politically-motivated airspace closure.
Regulations and Government
Trump Promises 'Air Travel Revolution' By Restructuring FAA
In a White House event, the President painted a bleak picture of the state of the U.S. air traffic control system the FAA manages.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Tries To Make Up Lost Time With MRJ Regional Jet
Mitsubishi engineers are working on design changes to overcome possible certification issues.
