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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Airbus Picks Curtiss-Wright for A350F Technology
Curtiss-Wright will provide custom electric actuation technology for the Airbus A350 freighter.
Airports
Effort To Attract International Airlines to Afghanistan Underway
Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.
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.
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
Airbus's A350 XWB Soars at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow
Airbus's A350 XWB Soars at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow
Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines Triples Dreamliner Fleet
Azerbaijan Airlines has been pleased with its initial two 787s and intends to build its fleet to at least 10 in the coming years.
Environment
Aerospace Needs Top Talent To Achieve Green Future
McKinsey analysts say skills and supply chain headaches are holding back aerospace, but there are major opportunities from the quest for sustainability.
Maintenance and Modifications
Two Airlines Sign for EmbraerX Beacon MRO Software Suite
JetBlue and Binter Canarias will adopt Embraer's Beacon maintenance coordination technology.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ethiopian Signs Pacts with Boeing Global Services
Ethiopian Airlines has signed agreements covering a 787 landing gear exchange program and airplane health management services.
Aircraft
ITA Airways On Course as Italy's New National Airline
ITA Airways' CEO said that the carrier turned profitable in June.
Environment
Aviation Leaders Call Sustainability an 'Imperative,' SAF the Path
While government and industry leaders agree that SAF is necessary for net zero by 2050, they believe production must ramp up with incentives.
Airlines
P&W Balancing Demand, Supply Chain Constraints
Airbus has been hoping to reach A320 monthly production rates of 75 by 2025 but P&W executives caution that supply chain constrains could delay that.
Aircraft
Airbus Launches Program to Probe Hydrogen Power Contrails
Airbus has launched the Blue Condor project, using a hydrogen-powered glider to study the composition of hydrogen-generated contrails.
Maintenance and Modifications
Delta TechOps Joins CFM Leap-1B MRO Network
CFM named Delta TechOps its first MRO network provider for the Leap-1B in North America under a branded service agreement.
Aircraft
Collins Produces First Prototype Motor for Airlander 10
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship promises zero-emissions flight by 2030.
Aircraft
Oriental Air Bridge Orders ATR 42-600
ORC's acquisition of an ATR 42-600 could serve to revitalize the remote islands around the Nagasaki Prefecture.
Aircraft
Embraer's E190-E2 Tech Shark Flies at Farnborough Airshow 2022
Embraer's E190-E2 Tech Shark Flies at Farnborough Airshow 2022
Aircraft
EasyJet Boosts Narrowbody Fleet with Order for 56 A320neos
European low-cost carrier EasyJet already has over 300 A320 aircraft in its fleet and is investing in the Airbus Neo models to cut fuel burn and emissions.
Aircraft
Delta Adds a Dozen to A220 Order Tally
Delta Air Lines plans to receive a further 107 A220 narrowbody airliners from Airbus, including 12 more of the A220-300 model.
Aircraft
Boeing's 777X Takes Off Nearly Vertically at Farnborough Airshow 2022
Boeing's 777X Takes Off Nearly Vertically at Farnborough Airshow 2022
Aircraft
Norway and Benelux Region Prepare for eVTOL Air Services
Lilium has signed agreements with a pair of European companies that agreed to buy almost 50 of its eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Airbus, CFM Team on Open Fan Engine Flight Test
Airbus and CFM announced a collaboration to flight test CFM’s open fan engine architecture on an A380 demonstrator.
Aircraft
IAI Reveals EASA STC for Freighter Conversion at Farnborough
IAI won EASA STC approval for Boeing 737-800SF passenger-to-freighter conversions.
