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.
The fifth Saudi airline to gain an AOC in a decade expects to launch widebody operations in 2023.
Larger aircraft will replace smaller at both Copa Airlines and Copa Holdings’ low-cost carrier Wingo.
The Chinese carrier’s departure from the Delta/Air France-KLM-anchored alliance opens the possibility of closer ties with American Airlines.
Cost increases outpaced revenues, depressing the nine A4A passenger carriers’ combined nine-month operating profit by $4.1 billion.
UK-based regional airline Flybe continues to suffer from softening market growth, high fuel costs, and a weak pound.
Comac's new market forecast calls for an “urgent need” to develop regional aviation networks.
A leading industry analyst warns of the challenges of operating as a stand-alone, long-haul LCC.
The national carrier of Oman sees the new airport in Muscat as a key vehicle for its expansion.
The company’s training material did not include information on the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system.
The ATR 42-600 demonstrated its high-altitude capability in mountainous southwest China.
