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.

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FAI Rent-a-jet Nominated for ITIJ Air Ambulance Award

Marks the operator's sixth nomination for the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Awards

Aircraft

October 28, 2024

Natilus Reveals Plan For 200-Seat Blended Wing Body Airliner

Blended wing body concept competes with a design by rival start-up JetZero and existing Airbus and Boeing aircraft

Aircraft

October 23, 2024

Solar Energy Powers Bombardier’s London Service Center

The airport recently upgraded its fleet of customer service vehicles to electric models

Sustainability and Environment

October 20, 2024

Lufthansa Technik Expands AeroShark Rollout

Austrian Airlines and EVA Air are using the drag-reducing surface film

Sustainability and Environment

October 19, 2024

Videos

Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show

Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show

Aircraft

June 19, 2019

Airbus’s A330neo Flies at Paris Air Show 2019

Airbus’s A330neo Flies at Paris Air Show 2019

Aircraft

June 19, 2019

Embraer’s New E195-E2 Airliner Soars at Paris Air Show

Embraer’s New E195-E2 Airliner Soars at Paris Air Show

Aircraft

June 19, 2019

Rolls Royce Nano Robot Bugs and Snakes to Repair Jet Engine Innards

Rolls Royce Nano Robot Bugs and Snakes to Repair Jet Engine Innards

Engines

October 23, 2018

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FAA Reverses Course on Mx Supervision Interpretation

Agency stayed a September letter of interpretation for physical presence of mx supervisors

Maintenance and Modifications

October 17, 2024

Eurocontrol Forecasts Stronger Flight Growth in Europe

Annual flight volumes in the ECAC states will pass 11 million in 2025

ATC

October 17, 2024

World Fuel and DHL Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Miami

Agreement will bring one of the first regular SAF deliveries to Florida

Fuel

October 17, 2024

Digital Solutions Drive Thales-led DECOR Project

Initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of air transport

Sustainability and Environment

October 15, 2024

DOT IG: FAA Oversight of Boeing Issues ‘Not Effective’

Agency's weaknesses exposed in report on how it handled Boeing 737/787 production issues

Regulations and Government

October 15, 2024

EU Delays New Passenger Screening System Indefinitely

EES was to have rolled out on November 10

Regulations and Government

October 14, 2024

Boom XB-1 Progressing Toward Supersonic Flight

The demonstrator completed its fifth test flight with plans to fly supersonic this year

Aircraft

October 8, 2024

UP.Summit 2024 Celebrates Mobility Technology 

Ideas abound when 300 creators and innovators join together

Aircraft

October 4, 2024

Aircraft Operators Face Complex Risks in Middle East

Regulatory guidance over airspace safety continues to be inconsistent

Security

October 4, 2024

Here’s a Better Idea: Avoid the Fistfight in the First Place

Preparation and knowledge make a difference in outcomes

Safety

October 1, 2024

Operators Warned To Avoid Airspace in Israel and Lebanon

Escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah increases safety risk

Security

September 30, 2024

CleanJoule Seeks To Clear ASTM Bar for 100% Drop-in SAF

CycloSAF process is based on isolating cycloalkane hydrogen molecules

Fuel

September 27, 2024

Lawmakers Form Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Formation follows the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Caucus in the House

Sustainability and Environment

September 27, 2024

Bill Clears Congress To Keep U.S. Government Open through Dec. 20

At stake is a $22 billion budget for the FAA in fiscal year 2025

Regulations and Government

September 26, 2024

Watchdog: FAA ATC Systems 'Urgently' Need Modernization

Three-quarters of FAA's ATC systems are either unsustainable or potentially unsustainable

ATC

September 26, 2024

FAA Hits Controller Hiring Mark for 2024

Agency hired 1,811 controllers and plans to spool up to 2,000 in fiscal year 2025

ATC

September 24, 2024