Aerospace & Air Transport

NASA Pitches In To End Overland Supersonic Flight Ban

NASA aeronautics researchers are presenting their work on how people on the ground perceive low sonic booms.

Germany's DFS, Airlines Clash Over Cost Increase

Boeing 787-9 Wins Certification

Approval paves the way for Air New Zealand to take delivery of the first production example early this summer.

India Completes ADS-B Ground Network Installation

The Airports Authority of India commissioned the installation of ADS-B at 14 of the nation's airport in 2014.

Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities

Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.

Emirates Cancels A350 Order

The Airbus A350 orderbook shrunk by 70 airplanes with Emirates' recent order cancellation.

Aeroflot Launches Low-Fare Service Into Crimea

Dobrolet service into Simferopol marks Aeroflot's entree into the low-fare market.

CSeries Engine Failure Originated in Low-Pressure Turbine

Bombardier has confirmed that the May 29 failure of one of the engines on the first CSeries flight test vehicle involved the low-pressure turbine.

Narrowbodies Monopolize May Jetliner Sales

Boeing and Airbus collected orders for a total of 169 narrowbodies during the month of May.

ICAO Expects Tracking Standard Within Two Years

AIN Blog: IATA Meeting Draws Attention to Widebody Talks

IATA Boss Promotes ‘Global Mindset’ at AGM

IATA director Tony Tyler called for a more concerted effort to promote global connectivity at his group's annual general meeting.

Farnborough International Preview: Fresh-look Show Set To Open to Improved Business Prospects

A quarter of exhibitors at this year’s Farnborough air show are first-timers, but that’s not all that’s new about the event.

Delta, Endeavor Try Fresh Approach to Attracting Pilots

Endeavor pilots must now undergo the same hiring protocol imposed on Delta Air Lines pilots.

Bombardier Confirms Engine Incident on CSeries FTV1

An engine on CSeries FTV1 has halted progress on the flight-test program.