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
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.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Embarks on LM-100J Freighter Flight Tests
The manufacturer expects to complete the FAA type design update process for the C-130 civil freighter by 2018.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Says New PW1000G Core Will Cut Fuel Burn
Pratt & Whitney confirmed plans to developed a new high-technology core for its PW1000G family of turbofans by 2020.
Aircraft
New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight
New Russian Irkut MC-21 Narrowbody Airliner Makes First Flight
Airlines
China To Raise Mandatory Retirement Age for Pilots
Looming shortage forces authorities to act
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Parties Await FAA's Move After Court Rejects Drone Registry
More than 750,000 small drone owners registered after the FAA in rushed circumstances created an on-line system in December 2015.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Signs APU Support Deal with Hainan Airlines
By using connectivity, Honeywell's GoDirect Maintenance Service program reduces maintenance downtime.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Aircraft's Melting Pot
To set a new benchmark in regional aviation, Mitsubishi has assembled a global team of top aviation engineers paired with Japanese manufacturing experts
Regulations and Government
Airbus Establishes Legal Review Panel Amid Bribery Probe
Panel to consist of UK, French and German compliance experts
Aircraft
Comac, UAC Formalize Widebody Joint Venture
Reveal new name of collaboration as China-Russia Commercial Aircraft International Company
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Celebrates First Regional Airline Customer Anniversary
The fixed-cost maintenance program provider cares for the engines on Sun-Air's fleet of Dornier 328s.
Regulations and Government
U.S. to Investigate Bombardier C Series Sale to Delta Air Lines
Commerce Department vows to “stand up” for American companies
Airlines
IATA Urges Restraint on Possible New Electronics Ban
Recommends several measures as an alternative to forcing passengers to check their personal electronic devices on flights from Europe to U.S.
Aircraft
EASA Certifies Latest SSJ100 Upgrade
B100 version of Superjet features increased takeoff weight with increased engine thrust
Airlines
Air Asia Looks to China for Latest Expansion Endeavor
MoU with Chinese firms outlines establishment of AirAsia China
Aircraft
Iran Air Takes Delivery Of Its First Four ATR 72-600s
Milestone sets foundation for Iran’s regional connectivity development plan
Aircraft
Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 8 to Malindo Air
Milestone reached on the same day FAA clears Max program to return to full range of flight activities
Aircraft
UPS Launches A300 Cockpit Modernization Program
Airbus and Honeywell chosen to collaborate on retrofit scheduled for certification in 2020
Aircraft
Russia’s MC-21 Starts Taxi Testing Ahead of First Flight
PW1400G-powered narrowbody on schedule to fly before summer
