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.
Environment
UK Aerospace Industry Raises Concerns over Political Instability
Member companies of the ADS group say the UK lacks clear political leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges to the industry's competitiveness.
Airlines
IATA Slams 30% Increase in North Atlantic Airspace Fees
The airline industry group has demanded that Danish and Icelandic air navigation service providers reverse planned airspace fees averaging 30 percent.
Aircraft
Funding Approved For Hybrid-Electric Geared Turbofan Project
MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.
Engines
EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Test Hydrogen Propulsion System
The low-cost airline an the aircraft engines group have completed
Airlines
Removal of EU Laws Creates Uncertainty for UK's Aviation Sector
Hundreds of European Union aviation-related laws could be scrapped under "sunsetting" provisions in the UK's post-Brexit Retained EU Law Bill.
Aircraft
FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.
Aircraft
Russia Rejects MH17 Guilty Verdict, Life Sentences
The Dutch government summons Russia’s ambassador after court sentences three suspects to life in prison for destroying Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.
Aircraft
Hybrid-electric Ampaire Eco Caravan Makes First Flight
The Eco Caravan made a first flight on November 18, marking a key waypoint in Ampaire’s efforts to bring the converted hybrid-electric aircraft to market.
Aircraft
Finnair Seeks to Outsource More Long-haul Cabin Crew
The Finnish flag carrier looks to lower unit costs to offset the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of Russian airspace.
Airlines
ALPA Objects To ‘Alarming Increase’ in U.S. Visas for Pilots
The Air Line Pilots Association raises concern over U.S. airlines’ sponsorship of visas for "specialty occupations."
eSTOL Aircraft Advocate Says Hybrid Power and Blown Lift Beat Vertical Powered Lift
eSTOL Aircraft Advocate Says Hybrid Power and Blown Lift Beat Vertical Powered Lift
Airlines
United Airlines Commits Up to $37.5M to Biofuel Refinery
United Airlines Ventures’ investment in Houston-based Next Renewable Fuels will support a new sustainable fuels refinery to start production in 2026.
Aircraft
DOT IG Again Auditing FAA B737 Max Oversight
The DOT IG 737 Max audit, its fourth on the aircraft, will focus on the FAA's oversight of the MCAS system.
Accidents
SJ-182 Crash Highlights Throttle Failure and Crew Error
Indonesian air accident investigators published their final report into Sriwijaya Air's fatal accident in January 2021 involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft.
Aircraft
China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
Aircraft
Boeing Projects Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2041
According to Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast, air cargo traffic will double over the next 20 years due to growth in e-commerce and supply chain needs.
Aircraft
Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
Accidents
Fatalities Confirmed After Airliner Crashes in Africa's Lake Victoria
An ATR42-500 twin turboprop operated by Precision Air crashed on approach to Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, killing 19 of the 43 people on board.
Aircraft
ANZ To Replace Dash 8s with Green-powered Aircraft by 2030
As part of Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen sustainability program, the airline hopes to have its first zero-emission aircraft take flight by 2026.
Aircraft
Boeing CEO: No Clean-sheet Aircraft This Decade
Speaking during Boeing’s Investor Day, CEO David Calhoun stressed the need for a more substantial technological leap to justify a new aircraft program.
Accidents
Korean Air Launches Special Safety Audit of A330s
An engine problem on Sunday involving a Korean Air Airbus A330 followed a runway overrun involving another of Korean Air’s A330s on October 23.
Airlines
Airbus Supply Chain Kinks Prompt Wizz Air to Slow Growth
Wizz Air Group CEO Jozsef Varadi expects aircraft manufacturers’ supply chain disruptions to remain a main challenge over the next few years.
Aircraft
Indian Aviation Looks Beyond Fleeting Supply Disruptions
Budget carrier IndiGo to wet lease 777s for six months while A320s await engines.
Aircraft
Airbus A350 To Feature Performance Gains, Roomier Cabin
A new production standard for the Airbus A350 will allow for higher mtow ratings and a five-inch-wider interior.
Aircraft
Airbus Maintains Delivery Target Despite ‘Fragile’ Supply Chain
Plans by Airbus to increase A320 family production rates now extend to the possibility of accelerating production of its widebodies.
Aircraft
IAG Shareholders Approve Orders for Airbus, Boeing Jets
Boeing records its first Max order from International Consolidated Airlines Group while Airbus adds to existing A320-family order book.
Aircraft
Saudia, Lilium Agree to Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia
An MOU signed on Wednesday during the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh calls for an eventual purchase of 100 Lilium eVTOL aircraft by Saudia.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees Supply Chain Constraints Through 2023
A shortage of engine castings has hindered Boeing’s commercial production.
Aircraft
Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing Max Jets
The carrier expects to receive 42 Boeing 737 Max 10s and 10 Max 9s between 2024 and 2027.
Aircraft
JetBlue Bullish for 2023 Despite External Growth Constraints
Even as supply chain constraints limit aircraft deliveries, JetBlue projects return to historical growth trends next year.
