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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U.S. Dings Malaysia's Airline Safety Rating

The downgrade to FAA Category 2 precludes Malaysian carriers from launching new routes to the U.S.

Regulations and Government

November 11, 2019

EC ‘Stops the Clock’ in Boeing-Embraer Merger Probe

The European anti-trust regulator faults the airframers for failing to provide the requested information on time.

Regulations and Government

November 11, 2019

CAE Rising Above with Digital Intelligence

To meet the needs of growing airlines for future flight crewmembers, CAE is applying new digital tools to the training process.

Training and Workforce

November 11, 2019

Asia-Pac Carriers Trim Capacity Amid Hong Kong Protests

Virgin Australia has become the latest carrier to announce capacity cuts to Hong Kong.

Airlines

November 7, 2019

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Rolls-Royce Admits to New Delay for Trent 1000 TEN Engine Fix

The UK engine manufacturer has postponed introduction of the improved HPT blade by more than a year.

Engines

November 7, 2019

Qatar Airways CEO Covets More Access to India

Akbar Al Baker criticized the Indian government for withholding bilateral air services rights due to lack of investment by Qatar in the subcontinent.

Airlines

November 7, 2019

Airbus Adds A350 to Tianjin Completion and Delivery Center

The European airframer’s China-based final assembly line is on track to increase the monthly production rate to six A320s by year-end.

Aircraft

November 6, 2019

German Low-cost Carrier Segment Comes to a Standstill

Across Europe, the number of budget flights continues to increase though competition among budget airlines remains relatively weak.

Airlines

November 6, 2019

Russia Touts Development of Its Air Transport System

The Russian government promises to continue subsidizing regional routes and renovate 66 airports.

Airlines

November 5, 2019

Authorities Green-light Hong Kong Airlines’ Consolidation Plan

Hong Kong Airlines is cutting the frequency of its international routes amid financial woes.

Airlines

November 4, 2019

IAG Helps Power Airline Consolidation Wave with Air Europa Buy

If approved by regulators, the deal will make Air Europa IAG’s third airline in Spain.

Airlines

November 4, 2019

Ryanair Expects Further Delays to Max's Return to Service

Low-cost carrier Ryanair now expects to take delivery of its first 737 Max 200 in March or April “at the earliest.”

Airlines

November 4, 2019

Dubai Airshow Remains World's Number Three Aviation Event

The Dubai Airshow expects to host 1,300 exhibitors and 87,000 visitors.

Aircraft

November 1, 2019

Vietjet Cements Order for 20 Airbus A321XLRs

Vietjet's order for A321XLRs will help the carrier modernize its fleet.

Aircraft

November 1, 2019

Embraer's New E195-E2 Makes North American Debut

The largest of Embraer's E-Jets E2 lineup, the E195-E2, probably won't see U.S. regional airline service for some time.

Aircraft

November 1, 2019

Airline Union-management Relations in the Age of SMS

Responsibility for safety ultimately lies with the airlines, not with the unions.

Training and Workforce

November 1, 2019

Bombardier Deal Gives Spirit Aero More Airbus Work

The Wichita-based supplier is acquiring parts of Bombardier's aerostructures and aftermarket business in a deal valued at $1 billion.

Aircraft

October 31, 2019

Female Industry Leaders Discuss Competitiveness at ALTA

The final day of the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Brasilia featured a panel of five prominent women in the industry.

Airlines

October 31, 2019

Korean Carriers Subject to Government Safety Probe

A mandate for a safety overview of Korean carriers includes inspection of Boeing 737NG operators.

Airlines

October 30, 2019

Airbus Cuts Delivery Forecast on A321 ACF ‘Complexities’

The European airframer expects to deliver half of all ACFs produced this year in the fourth quarter.

Aircraft

October 30, 2019