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

Cargolux Finalizes Boeing 777-8 Freighter Order

Boeing’s 777-8 order book exceeds 50 airplanes with a firm order for 10 from Cargolux.
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Airlines

Airbus and Air France Deny Criminal Manslaughter Charges

More than 10 years after investigators reported on the fatal crash of Air France flight AF447, the airline and Airbus are facing manslaughter charges.
Aircraft

American Airlines, Delta Commit to Substantial AAM Investments

American Airlines has tendered an equity investment in Universal Hydrogen while Delta Air Lines said it would invest in Joby’s eVTOL project.
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Airlines

UK Regional Airline Loganair Seeks New Owners

The Scotland-based carrier serves around 40 destinations across the UK and Scandinavia with a fleet of 44 aircraft.
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Airlines

Pilots Say ‘Broken’ Scheduling Processes Leading to Fatigue

Unions say a surge in pilot fatigue reports over the summer will reoccur when weather worsens and traffic spikes during the next holiday season.
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ATC

Eco-performance of Europe’s Air Traffic Mgmt Lagging

Europe’s air navigation service providers generally failed to meet last year’s environmental targets for air traffic management, according to a new report.
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Aircraft

AA Pilots Oppose Deadline Extension to Certify Max 7, Max 10

American Airlines’ pilot union calls for preserving the December deadline for certifying the Max 7 and Max 10 without an EICAS.
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Aircraft

Airbus Sees Full Recovery of Aircraft Services Market In 2023

Following a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, demand for services such as aircraft maintenance will grow 3.7 percent annually, projects Airbus.
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Aircraft

Embraer Collects E195-E2 Order from Oman's SalamAir

Oman’s SalamAir plans to supplement its Airbus narrowbody fleet with six E195-E2 airliners.
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Maintenance and Modifications

House Passes Foreign Repair Station Bill

Backed by House T&I Chair DeFazio, a recently passed House bill seeks to step up the FAA's oversight of foreign repair stations.
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Aircraft

Boeing Preaches Safety Ethic as Work on Max 7, Max 10 Persists

As year-end deadline approaches for certification of Max 7 and Max 10, Boeing hangs its hopes on a possible extension by act of Congress.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Technik Taps into the Electronic Logbook Market

Following a rollout of its application with Hungary's Wizz Air, the German company seeks to become a “main player” in the growing e-logbook market.
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Aircraft

Comac Wins Certification of C919

After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.
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Aircraft

WestJet Orders Up to 64 Boeing 737 Max 10s

The firm order from WestJet calls for delivery of 42 Boeing 737-10s.
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Airlines

IATA Demands ICAO States Back Net Zero Carbon Commitments

IATA's director general Willie Walsh said the 41st ICAO Assembly will be a failure it doesn't end with agreement and government action over net zero goals.
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Aircraft

Boeing Marks Opening of Its Washington Additive Facility

Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.
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Aircraft

Airbus Maintains Outlook of 700 Commercial Deliveries This Year

The European OEM will need to deliver some 320 airplanes over the last four months of the year to meet its target of 700.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: The 1,500-hour Rule is Ridiculous

Getting new pilots to the 1,500-hour threshold so they can fly for airlines is not the best way to develop future flight crew.
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Airlines

Mesa Airlines Buys 29 Pipistrel Trainers for Pilot Development

A purchase order from Mesa Airlines for 29 Pipistrel Alpha Trainer 2 aircraft comes with options for another 75 of the two-seaters over the next year.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets

Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.
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Aircraft

Airbus Wins Order for 40 A320neos from Xiamen Airlines

A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.
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Aircraft

Air India "Transformation Plan" Will Refresh Network and Fleet

Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.
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Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Captain Quits During Probe into Sleep Incident

During an investigation into the August 15 incident in which both Ethiopian Airlines pilots fell asleep during a flight, the captain has resigned.
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Aircraft

New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.
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Airlines

FAA Denies Republic’s Proposed Exemption from 1,500-hr Rule

Republic Airways’ proposal to reduce its first officer flight time requirements from 1,500 to 750 hours meets with stiff resistance from the FAA.
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Airlines

French ATC Strike Inflicts More European Flight Disruption

French air traffic controllers are striking over pay demands and allegations of insufficient recruitment, prompting Ryanair to repeat demands for reforms.
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Aircraft

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner

Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.
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Aircraft

Air Belgium Expands Services In the Face of Market Challenges

After a difficult start, the Belgian airline is betting on scheduled passenger services and cargo operations to reach profitability.
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Aircraft

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Signs for 339 Russian-made Jets

An agreement between Aeroflot and the United Aircraft Corporation calls for delivery of $16.3 billion worth of Russian airplanes starting next year.
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