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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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AirAsia Boss To Step Down Amid Bribery Probe

AirAsia and its long-haul arm, AirAsia X, allegedly accepted a $50 million bribe from Airbus in the form of a sports sponsorship agreement.

Airlines

February 3, 2020

Airlines Find Use for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The growing market in Asia presents a significant opportunity to embrace sustainable aviation fuels.

Sustainability and Environment

February 2, 2020

Torqued: Why Does FAA Still Rate Indonesia Category 1?

The Lion Air crash calls into question the FAA's categorization of the Indonesian airline.

Accidents

February 2, 2020

Pilots’ Union Sues American Airlines To Halt China Flights

American continues to fly some 56 monthly flights between Dallas and Chinese airports.

Airlines

January 31, 2020

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American Airlines Suspends All China Flights

American’s move to cancel all service to mainline China effectively settles a lawsuit brought by the Allied Pilots Association.

Airlines

January 31, 2020

Airbus Agrees To Pay $4 billion Corruption Charge Settlement

The European OEM reached agreements with French, U.K., and U.S. authorities, ending lengthy probes into bribery and corruption.

Aircraft

January 31, 2020

Spirit Signs New 737 Max Supply Deal

A new supply agreement between Spirit and Boeing anticipates fuselage deliveries reaching 52 per month in late 2022.

Aircraft

January 30, 2020

African Airports Quarantine Suspect Virus Cases

Ivory Coast reported the first suspected case of the new coronavirus in Africa on Sunday.

Airlines

January 30, 2020

EASA Modifies Iran and Iraq Overflight Warnings

Although it lifted certain restrictions, the EU safety agency says risk in airspace over Iran and Iraq remains "high."

Regulations and Government

January 30, 2020

IndiGo Lays Out Plan for Pratt Engine Replacement

The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31

Airlines

January 29, 2020

Amid Big Losses, Boeing To ‘Reassess’ NMA, Cut 787 Rate

Boeing CEO David Calhoun calls for a methodical approach to returning the company to financial health.

Aircraft

January 29, 2020

European Airlines Suspending Flights to China on Virus Scare

British Airways became the first European airline to halt services to mainland China, with immediate effect.

Airlines

January 29, 2020

E-Jet Pitch Control Problem Prompts NTSB Recommendations

U.S. transportation safety authorities call for closer attention to wire chafing in the E-Jets’ control column.

Aircraft

January 29, 2020

Bulgaria Air Prepares Fleet Modernization and Expansion Plan

The Sofia-based full-service carrier aims to deploy a single type of narrowbody aircraft across its regional and international network.

Airlines

January 28, 2020

Brazil’s Azul Subleasing Embraer E1s to Speed Shift to E2s

David Neeleman’s Breeze Aviation plans to take 28 of Azul’s E195s.

Aircraft

January 28, 2020

Hong Kong-based Airlines Halve Flights to Mainland China

The new coronavirus prompts authorities in Hong Kong to cut flights between the island and mainland China.

Airlines

January 28, 2020

Portable Hardware for Aviation Apps

The aviation apps landscape is settling into major product and platform choices.

Avionics

January 27, 2020

IATA: Coronavirus Could Cause a ‘Sizeable’ Traffic Disruption

The global airline body also notes that history indicates that any effect on air transport would prove temporary.

Airlines

January 27, 2020

Government To Divest Its Entire Stake in Air India

India solicits its second Expression of Interest for the state-owned airline in two years.

Airlines

January 27, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Might Dampen APAC Airlines’ Growth

Without considering the likely impact of the coronavirus, the profitability of Asia-Pacific airlines remains well below counterparts in North

Airlines

January 27, 2020