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
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
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.
Airlines
U.S. Regional Airline ExpressJet Declares Bankruptcy
A day after ceasing operations, ExpressJet filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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
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
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
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.
Airlines
Spirit Calls Off Merger Deal with Frontier Airlines
A terminated merger agreement between Frontier and Spirit Airlines means JetBlue gains pole position in any takeover attempt of Spirit.
Aircraft
Iran To Support Russian-operated Airbus and Boeing Jets
The CAAs of Russian and Iran agreed on July 26 to a pact calling for the supply of Iranian parts and services for Russia’s Western jets.
Airlines
Lufthansa Strike Adds to Europe’s Air Travel Chaos
German trade union Ver.di has called on 20,000 Lufthansa ground staff to stage a “warning” strike on July 27 as peak summer travel in Europe is disrupted.
Regulations and Government
Sen. Graham Calls for Increasing Pilot Retirement Age
Sen. Lindsey Graham, backed by a handful of other Republican Senators, have introduced a bill to increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67.
Aircraft
Airbus Picks Curtiss-Wright for A350F Technology
Curtiss-Wright will provide custom electric actuation technology for the Airbus A350 freighter.
Engines
Farsound Taps Creative Campaign for Farnborough Show
UK-based MRO Farsound Aviation is using a creative concept to draw attendee interest at the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft
GKN Invests in Parallel Paths to Aviation Sustainability
The aerostructures and engine components group is applying two approaches to developing hydrogen propulsion, as well as supporting new electric aircraft.
Environment
Boeing Becomes Founding Member of Energy Innovation Centre
The Sheffield region and Boeing continue their work together, this time focusing on sustainable aviation and SAF production.
Aircraft
Boeing Seals Max Deal with Qatar, Adds 777-8F Customer
Qatar Airways signs a firm order for 25 Boeing Max 10s while Cargolux endorses the 777-8F.
More Airlines Turn to Jeppesen Solutions
Jeppesen is best known for its charts, but the company offers a wide range of planning and optimization tools across the aviation sector.
