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
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.
Aircraft
As Boom Seeks Engine, Airlines Mull Supersonic Use Case
The most recent Boom Overture customer, American Airlines, says it will work with the manufacturer to determine route scenarios for the supersonic jet.
Airlines
U.S. Dispute over Pilot Shortages, Flight Disruptions Ratchets Up
ALPA stages nationwide picketing campaign in U.S. ahead of expected holiday travel crunch.
Airlines
China's Covid Policy Curbs Traffic Rebound in Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific airlines seek new market opportunities to compensate for the loss of the Chinese market.
Aircraft
China Airlines Orders 16 Boeing 787-9s
An order for 16 Dreamliners by China Airlines calls for first delivery in 2025.
Airlines
European Commission Seeks Return to Normal 80:20 Slot Rule
Brussels argues that the recovery of air traffic to pre-Covid levels no longer warrants the relief from the usual 80:20 slot use requirement.
Aircraft
VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green
VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green
Aircraft
UPS Orders Eight Boeing 767 Freighters
An order for eight 767 Freighters brings UPS’s order total for the widebody cargo haulers to 108.
Engines
Pratt Canada’s PW127XT-M Gains Transport Canada Approval
The newly certified PW127XT-M will power all new-build ATR turboprops.
Aircraft
Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program
Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate.
Accidents
NTSB Cites Weather as Issue in Yute Alaska Crash
Although the probable cause has yet to be released, the NTSB's factual report details flights by the VFR airline in IFR weather.
Airlines
U.S. Regional Airline ExpressJet Declares Bankruptcy
A day after ceasing operations, ExpressJet filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Airlines
Air Astana Resumes Growth after Pivot from Russia
After suspending six lucrative routes to Russia in March, Air Astana has turned its attention to domestic and alternative international markets.
Accidents
Civil Aviation Sees Big Drop in Accident Rate in 2021
The International Civil Aviation Organization reports a 9.8 percent drop in the rate of accidents and a 66 percent decline in fatalities last year.
Airlines
UK Software Startup Helping Pilots Fly More Efficiently
Virgin Atlantic has saved some 1,000 tonnes of fuel over six months thanks to a new behavioral economics and data science app from London-based Signol.
Aircraft
American Airlines Places Deposit to Secure 20 Boom Overtures
A contract between Boom Supersonic and American Airlines covers a firm order for 20 Overtures and options on another 40.
Aircraft
Malaysia Airlines Chooses A330neos for Widebody Replacement
The Malaysian flag carrier plans to take a total of 20 A330-900s under a sale-leaseback and direct lease agreements with Avolon.
Airlines
Airlines Clamor for Clarity on Altimeter Upgrades for 5G
The airline industry calls on the FAA to issue more definitive guidance for upgrading their radio altimeters to accommodate full-strength 5G signals.
Aircraft
Kremlin Allocates Funding To Restore Russian-made Jetliners
The Russian government has pledged some $250 million for the restoration of 10 indigenous airliners and an An-124 cargo hauler.
Aircraft
United Airlines Places $10 million Deposit on Archer eVTOLs
A $10 million cash deposit by United Airlines on 100 eVTOL air taxis provides a major financial boost for Archer Aviation.
Aircraft
Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries after 14-month Pause
American Airlines takes the first delivery of a Boeing Dreamliner since the end of May 2021.
Aircraft
Are Boeing’s Max 10 and 777X Still The Right Aircraft For the Post-Covid Air Transport Market?
Are Boeing’s Max 10 and 777X Still The Right Aircraft For the Post-Covid Air Transport Market?
Manufacturer Focus Shifts To Sustainable Aviation Imperative
Companies such as Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and CAE, to name a few, are forging ahead with sustainable technologies.
Airlines
IATA Sees Airline Passenger Traffic Bouncing Back Strong
June 2022 showed strong recovery in international revenue passenger kilometers, even though staff shortage disruption has hit markets such as the UK.
Aircraft
American Airlines Plans Hydrogen-powered Regional Fleet
American Airlines is investing in hydrogen pioneer ZeroAvia and may buy up to 100 of its hydrogen-electric propulsion systems to convert regional jets.
Aircraft
Boom Says It Can Deliver Supersonic Flight Fit For 21st Century Air Travel
Boom Says It Can Deliver Supersonic Flight Fit For 21st Century Air Travel
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero
Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Agrees To Merge with JetBlue
Hours after rejecting a merger agreement with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines has accepted a sweetened offer from JetBlue.
Aircraft
Supply Constraints Force Boeing to Cut 737 Output Target
Boeing sees production of 737 Maxes reaching the “low 400s” this year while Airbus projects 700 A320neo deliveries.
