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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FlightAware Deepens Data Access for AeroAPI Users

Customers can view and analyze historical information back to 2011.

Operations

October 20, 2025

Senate Panel To Consider Safety Bill with ADS-B In Mandate

ROTOR Act is bipartisan compromise

Regulations and Government

October 20, 2025

Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer

Agreement could extend to orders for up to 100 of the four-passenger Midnight aircraft

Airlines

October 20, 2025

Air New Zealand Starts Trials With Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft

The airline previously agreed to buy up to 23 of the fixed-wing model

Airlines

October 20, 2025

Videos

Floatplane Operator Tailwind Air Launches NYC-Boston Harbor Service

Floatplane Operator Tailwind Air Launches NYC-Boston Harbor Service

Airlines

August 23, 2021

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

Airlines

July 2, 2021

Boeing 737 Max 10 Makes First Flight, En Route to 2023 Service Entry

Boeing 737 Max 10 Makes First Flight, En Route to 2023 Service Entry

Aircraft

June 25, 2021

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Aircraft

May 24, 2021

More Articles

Black Box in the Sky Recorder Could Expand Flight Data Downloads

Honeywell engineers in the Czech Republic are expanding the scope of recorder technology

Avionics

October 17, 2025

GE Explores Dust Effects on Turbine Engine Operations

Proprietary formula took more than 15 years to develop

Engines

October 16, 2025

Magnifica Air Turns to Comlux for VIP Airbuses

Comlux America will outfit six leased A220s and a pair of A321s for the start-up

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 14, 2025

Boeing Offers Turnkey Service for VIP 747 Owners

Package covers aircraft acquisition, conversion, and in-service support

Maintenance and Modifications

October 14, 2025

Lithium Battery STCs Underway for Popular Bizjets

Approvals due next year for various Bombardier and Gulfstream models

Maintenance and Modifications

October 12, 2025

H3R Aviation Solves Halon Replacement Problem

Halotron BRx is a suitable replacement but costs four to five times as much

Regulations and Government

October 12, 2025

ForeFlight Features Are Popular Among Bizav Pilots

Operators are using the Dispatch tool and mobile app for a variety of planning and in-flight tasks

Avionics

October 12, 2025

Amid ATC Delays, NATCA Urges Against ‘Sickouts’

Several towers have reportedly encountered staffing issues since government shutdown

ATC

October 8, 2025

NBAA, VAI Critical of FAA Part 108 BVLOS Drone Rule

Electronic conspicuity is needed but there is no widespread agreement on technology standards

Safety

October 7, 2025

FAA Publishes New D.C.-area Helicopter Route Charts

Notes added to clarify altitude and operational instructions

Safety

October 7, 2025

Liebherr-Aerospace Expands MRO at Michigan Campus

Added space facilitates work on heat-transfer, landing gear, and pneumatic components

Maintenance and Modifications

October 6, 2025

AIN Features More Leeham Commercial Aviation Coverage

Dubai Air Show daily issues will include special reports from Leeham News & Analysis

Airlines

October 6, 2025

Pressure Mounts for Action on Drone Disruption in Europe

Munich Airport in Germany is the latest to be targeted

Security

October 3, 2025

Luxaviation Gets Emissions and SAF Support with Celeste

Azzera has integrated Celeste with the operator’s flight management system

Sustainability and Environment

October 2, 2025

Dyami Adds Security Cover to MD Onboard’s Medical Service

Companies have joined forces to support aircraft operators worldwide

Safety

October 2, 2025

FAA Worker Reps Urge Congress To End Shutdown

DOT estimates 17,000 FAA workers would be furloughed

Regulations and Government

October 1, 2025