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
China Tariffs Could Hurt More Than First Thought
Analysts’ belief that China’s proposed tariff won’t cover the 737 Max 8 might be incorrect, according to IBA Group
Aircraft
Embraer E190-E2s To Get Fully Compliant GTFs by October
Pratt & Whitney making steady progress to fix durability deficiencies in combustor liner
Regulations and Government
Qatar–Curaçao Open Skies Deal Raises Concerns in Europe
New EU fair competition rules divide governments, aerospace industry, airlines, and airports
Aircraft
Embraer Delivers First E190-E2 to Wideroe
Norwegian airline scheduled to launch first service on April 24
Indian Government Looks To Divest Air India
The significant employee rolls are a deterrent for many buyers, analysts say.
Airlines
Philippines AirAsia on a Roll
The low-cost carrier sees opportunity in what it characterizes as an underserved market.
Aircraft
Falklands Islanders Upgrading to Garmin Flight Decks
Figas awaits the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly’s decision on buying a sixth BN2B-26 Islander.
Airlines
Lufthansa Eyes Asia Growth, Relauches Munich-Singapore
Five weekly flights with an A350-900 increases capacity between the two countries by 40 percent
Airlines
SpiceJet Lobbies for International Route Subsidies
Sees major demand for air travel to bordering Asian countries
Airlines
SIA Unveils New Interior, Plans for Boeing 787-10s
Airline investing $350 million in cabins of first twenty 787-10s on order
Aircraft
Boeing 737 Chief Engineer Predicts ‘Huge Future’ for Max
Calls Max 7 ideal for high-altitude airports in China
Airlines
Great Lakes Airlines Ceases Scheduled Service
Becomes latest regional airline casualty of U.S. pilot shortage
Aircraft
Second MC-21 Preparing for Flight Test
Assembly complete, airplane moved to Irkut’s flight line
Aircraft
Airbus Continues To Stretch A330 Capabilities
While still in A330neo test phase, the OEM now offers a higher mtow, longer range variant
Aircraft
Singapore Airlines Takes First Boeing 787-10
Scheduled to enter service in May, SIA 787-10s will initially fly routes planned for Osaka, Japan, and Perth, Australia.
Aircraft
Boeing Won't Appeal ITC Ruling on C Series
Bombardier calls decision “good news” for the aerospace industry and flying public
Aircraft
Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 9
First operator Thai Lion Air plans to use the 220-seat narrowbody to develop international services
Accidents
Saratov Airlines Forced To Ground An-148s
Russian aviation authority Rostransnadzor cites safety concerns stemming from investigation into the airline's February 11 crash.
Airlines
ERA Tackles Brexit, Pax Rights Issues
Europe’s regional airlines still must emphasize their vital importance to the wider European economy.
Airlines
Boeing Promotes Aviation Biofuel in Africa
Teams with several stakeholders to identify and develop feed stocks on the continent
Airlines
Ryanair To Partner With Niki Lauda To Build LaudaMotion
Irish low-fare carrier to support fleet of Airbus narrowbodies
Aircraft
UTAS Signs New Boeing 'Partnering for Success' Deal
Company also launches PACE cost-cutting program for Tier II suppliers
Airlines
EC Aviation Official Urges Slot Allocation Review
Director general of mobility and transport Henrik Hololei sees airlines’ agenda at odds with good public policy
Aircraft
Boeing 737 Max 7 Completes First Flight
Smallest variant of Max family stays airborne for more than three hours
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Details GTF Recovery Schedule
Company president Robert Leduc says knife-edge seal issue won’t prevent Pratt from achieving planned GTF 2018 production target
Engines
GE9X Takes Flight on 747 Testbed
First flight from Victorville, California, lasts more than four hours
Aircraft
Rollout of 10,000th Boeing 737 Marks Production Milestone
Celebration precedes delivery of 737 Max 8 to Southwest Airlines
Airlines
Air Belgium Gains Operating Certificate
Plans to launch Airbus A340 service to Hong Kong in mid-April
Airlines
Japanese LCCs To Align, Enter Southeast Asia
ANA considers A321LR for medium-haul operations by Peach Aviation, Vanilla Air
Airlines
India Grounds 11 Airbus A320neos
Regulator takes action following latest cases of in-flight shutdowns and rejected takeoffs
