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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Cybersecurity High on ATC Agenda

ATC providers are applying AI and blockchain techniques in tackling cybersecurity risks.

ATC

November 14, 2019

Bollore Plans New Aviation Logistics Base in Dubai

Regional MRO business expanding in region as Dubai becomes logistics clearing house

Aircraft

November 14, 2019

SkyCargo Has Solid Year Despite Softening Global Economy

SkyCargo claims to be world's largest cargo carrier as measured by FTKMs, transporting 2.7 million tonnes of cargo in last financial year

Aircraft

November 14, 2019

Moroccan Aerospace Cluster Strives for 'World-Class' Performance

Bombardier Morocco to increase plant size 150 percent in 2020

Aircraft

November 14, 2019

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Wizz Air Tweaks Fleet Growth Plans on A321neo Delivery Delays

The LCC nearly halved its expected deliveries of new high-density Airbus A321neo planes next two years to 15 from 29.

Aircraft

November 14, 2019

Parts Specialist Able Looks To 737 For Growth

Arizona-based Able Aerospace, a Textron Aviation unit, invests heavily in 737 landing gear overhauls.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 14, 2019

Middle East Carriers Feel Pain of Max Hold-Up

Air Arabia could time order for 100 new aircraft soon after Max recertification

Safety

November 13, 2019

Possible Middle East Customers Shown Russian SSBJ Plans

Russia believes it could be first to sell a supersonic business jet to the Middle East.

Aircraft

November 13, 2019

Qatar Unveils Doha Airport Expansion Plan

Hamad International Airport (HAI) expands to accommodate more than 60 million passengers annually by 2022.

Airports

November 13, 2019

Qatar Airways Sees Revenue Growth of 14 Percent in 2018-19

Airline sees net loss of $639 million in financial year ended March 31

Aircraft

November 13, 2019

Oman in Line for Open Skies Deal with EU

EU-level air transport agreements with Qatar and Tunisia are initialled but not applied owing to Gibraltar deadlock.

Regulations and Government

November 13, 2019

Airbus BelugaXL Receives EASA Type Certification

The oversize airlifter will enter service in early 2020 transporting complete aircraft sections across the OEM’s European production network.

Aircraft

November 13, 2019

DHC Considers Adding New Dash 8-400 Support Businesses

DHC has launched a one-year review to decide if it should enter two new Dash 8-400 support business areas.

Aircraft

November 12, 2019

Airbus Sees Continued High Growth in the Middle East

Deliveries in the region will top 3,200 new passenger aircraft over the next 20 years, of which half will be narrowbodies.

Aircraft

November 12, 2019

Sriwijaya Air Severs Garuda Ties, Raising Safety Concerns

Sriwijaya Air stands subject to additional checks after ending its partnership with Garuda Indonesia.

Airlines

November 12, 2019

KLM To Boost Regional Fleet with 21 Embraer E195-E2s

Lessors Aircastle and ICBC Aviation Leasing will supply the E-Jets covered by KLM’s firm order.

Aircraft

November 12, 2019

Iran’s Aerospace Sector Remains Isolated

Sanctions imposed on the country limit the options of home-grown manufacturers.

November 11, 2019

DHC Focuses on Four Markets to Build Dash 8-400 Orderbook

The renamed DHC sees plenty of markets for its improved model.

Aircraft

November 11, 2019

Airbus Expands Middle East Presence with Service Center for Cabin Systems

The new Dubai facility will maintain and repair closer to customers’ operations resulting in quicker technical support and less aircraft down time.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 11, 2019

AFRAA Calls for Joint Effort in Tackling Africa’s Challenges

The African Airlines Association opened its 51st general assembly in Mauritius on Monday.

Airlines

November 11, 2019