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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Aviation Groups Urge Exemption from Tariffs

Groups asked for meeting with administration officials to discuss supply chain risks

Regulations and Government

March 12, 2025

Jet Fuel Suppliers Could Pay for UK SAF Pricing Mechanism

UK government consultation on revenue certainty mechanism

Fuel

March 10, 2025

Honeywell Finds Strong Consumer Support for eVTOL Flights

98% of airline passengers surveyed said they would consider eVTOL air taxi services

Airlines

March 6, 2025

Tariffs Threat Rippling Throughout Aviation Industry

Industry believes tariffs apply to aviation products despite earlier trade agreements

Aircraft

March 5, 2025

Videos

British Airways Bids Adieu to First of 31 Retired Boeing 747s

British Airways Bids Adieu to First of 31 Retired Boeing 747s

Aircraft

August 19, 2020

Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

Aircraft

July 23, 2020

How Satellites Have Revealed Shifts in Airline Traffic Caused by Covid

How Satellites Have Revealed Shifts in Airline Traffic Caused by Covid

Airports

July 21, 2020

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is A Different Animal for a Different World

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is A Different Animal for a Different World

Aircraft

July 20, 2020

More Articles

Leaders Reiterate Need for Consensus on ATC Overhaul

Lawmakers, aviation leaders signal they have little appetite for privatization debate

Regulations and Government

March 4, 2025

FAA’s Potential Pivot to Starlink Questioned

Satellite technology faces scrutiny for critical safety systems

ATC

March 4, 2025

Lawmakers Offer Bill To Open 529s to Pilot/Mx Training

Collins reintroduced the legislation that previously died in the last Congress

Training and Workforce

March 4, 2025

MedAire Launches Aviation Security Awareness Course

Basic training is intended to raise security awareness among aviation professionals

Security

March 3, 2025

DOT Deputy Sec Nom Bradbury Advances to Senate Floor

Every Democrat on Commerce Committee voted against nomination

Regulations and Government

March 3, 2025

NOAA Seeing Probationary Employee Layoffs

More than 800 of 12,000 NOAA employees are reported in line with the layoffs

Regulations and Government

February 28, 2025

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

Rising Bizjet Deliveries Boost Embraer’s 2024 Results

Brazilian group delivered 130 Phenom and Praetor jets last year

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 27, 2025

FAA Approves GTF Advantage Engine For A320neo Airliners

Manufacturer says new geared turbofan delivers higher thrust and lower fuel burn

Engines

February 27, 2025

Jeppesen Sale Drawing Interest from Aerospace Giants

GE, Honeywell, RTX, and TransDigm all are eyeing potential Jeppesen acquisition

Operations

February 26, 2025

SWA 737 Goes Around after Midway Runway Incursion 

Incident took place after a Flexjet Challenger crossed the active runway while the airliner was landing

Safety

February 26, 2025

Regional Airline and Thales Reduce Contrail Emissions

Altitude changes have reduced climate impact by at least 40%

Sustainability and Environment

February 24, 2025

Airfoils Generate Electricity from Jet Thrust at Airports

Energy Capturing Pods are installed close to engine ground run locations

Sustainability and Environment

February 24, 2025

EASA Certifies GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR

First A321XLR airliner with Pratt & Whitney’s engines will enter service this year

Engines

February 21, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz Calls for U.S. ATC System Overhaul

Doesn’t specifically mention ATC but Cruz said the system must be changed

Regulations and Government

February 21, 2025

U.S. Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose ATC Privatization

Industry groups expressed concern about spate of recent accidents

ATC

February 20, 2025