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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Comac Signs Order for Six C909 Firefighters

Chinese OEM sets sights on Southeast Asian market with multiple aircraft variants

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

RTX Inks Services and Support Deals with APAC Airlines

Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney Canada announce agreements at Singapore Airshow

Maintenance and Modifications

February 3, 2026

Embraer Bullish on E-Jet Airliner Prospects in Asia-Pacific

Company counts five E-Jet customers in region and sees big potential for growth

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

Airbus Milestones Include Massive Order Backlog

Last year's deliveres included 793 airplanes, of which 278 were for Asia-Pacific airlines

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

Videos

Chinese Comac 919 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

The C919 made its Middle East debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

December 2, 2025

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

Airbus's largest version of its widebody airliner can carry a maximum of 410 passengers.

Aircraft

December 2, 2025

Boeing's Massive 777X Airliner Shows its Agility in the Dubai Airshow

Boeing expects to achieve type certification for the airliner by 2027.

Aircraft

December 1, 2025

Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait at the Dubai Airshow

777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch.

Aircraft

November 20, 2025

More Articles

CAE Adds 777X Simulator at Singapore Training Center

Investment expands training group's Boeing portfolio

Training and Workforce

February 3, 2026

FAA $12B Budget Passes as Govt Ends Partial Shutdown

FAA had temporarily furloughed 10,000 workers

Regulations and Government

February 3, 2026

JetNet iQ Survey To Be Renewed and Rebranded

After a 15-year run, it will continue under a new name

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 3, 2026

Air Cambodia Orders Up to 20 Boeing 737 Max Narrowbodies

Carrier is a new Boeing customer, placing its largest ever order

Airlines

February 3, 2026

Cebu Pacific Extends Pilot Training Agreement with CAE

CAE trains pilots for the Philippines carrier's Airbus and ATR fleets

Training and Workforce

February 3, 2026

RTX Pledges $139 Million for MRO Investments in Singapore

Collins and Pratt & Whitney ink deals with Singapore Economic Development Board

Maintenance and Modifications

February 3, 2026

Thales, Aireon Team To Improve Air Traffic Flows in Asia-Pacific

Companies providing free optimization tool to air navigation service providers in region

ATC

February 3, 2026

CFM Picks Singapore for RISE Engine Airport Trials

Ground tests will be done at either Changi or Seletar airports

Engines

February 2, 2026

AirBorneo Boosts Malaysian Regional Fleet with ATR Order

Five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s will be delivered between 2027 and 2029

Airlines

February 2, 2026

Air India Grounds a 787-8 After Fuel Switch Report

Pilot reported concern after flight from London to Bengaluru

Safety

February 2, 2026

The Next Frontier for Notams

FAA is upgrading technologies while information providers improve displays

ATC

February 2, 2026

How LiveATC Went Live

The free service gives instant access to air traffic control communications all over the world

ATC

February 2, 2026

Our Once and Future ATC System

Government is pushing ahead but needs $20 billion

ATC

February 2, 2026

Legacy Constraints, New Opportunities in Southeast Asia Aviation

Business jet market swings up but commercial sector is uneven

Aircraft

February 2, 2026

Pratt’s Eagle Services Asia Engine MRO Leverages Automation

Robots cut time and man-hours for inspections and engine core and compressor stacking

Engines

February 2, 2026

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Singapore Airshow

We got a preview of the flying display ahead of the show opening.

Aircraft

February 1, 2026