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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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

Videos

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

How Covid-19 Has Forced Airbus to Downsize Its Business With 15,000 Job Cuts

How Covid-19 Has Forced Airbus to Downsize Its Business With 15,000 Job Cuts

Airlines

July 14, 2020

More Articles

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

Deputy DOT Secretary Nom Bradbury Faces Dem Concerns

Sen. Cantwell questioned Bradbury’s role in slowing SMS rules, waterboarding authorization

Regulations and Government

February 20, 2025

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results

Aircraft

February 20, 2025

Eviation ‘Pauses‘ Alice Electric Aircraft While Seeking New Funds

30 staff at the Washington-based company were laid off last week

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 18, 2025

Hundreds of FAA Employees Drawn into Mass Layoffs

Both PASS and NATCA said their members were affected

Regulations and Government

February 17, 2025

Lawmakers Call For ‘Intense Focus’ on ATC Upgrades, Hiring

House T&I Committee Democrats highlight urgent need to prioritize FAA reauthorization implementation

Safety

February 14, 2025

Ammonia Proposed as Fuel Source for Airport and Aircraft Power

Catalsys says on-site fuel production could more efficiently support electric power distribution

Fuel

February 14, 2025

Liebherr Expands Middle East Component Service Options

A new service center is expected to open in Dubai next year

Maintenance and Modifications

February 11, 2025

EASA Certification Clears E-Freighter for Global Operations

Conversion of E190 passenger airliner now certified by Brazilian, U.S., and European regulators

Aircraft

February 11, 2025

Satys Unveils New Aircraft Painting Facility in Dubai

New facility eliminates the need to fly aircraft to Europe for livery work

Maintenance and Modifications

February 10, 2025

EASA Adds Tasks to European Plan for Aviation Safety

New safety topics related to cybersecurity, ground handling, and VTOL aircraft

Safety

February 10, 2025

Honeywell Outlines Plan To Separate Aerospace, Automation

Company will become three publicly listed entities in the second half of 2026

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 6, 2025

Aviation Orgs Pledge Safety Commitment, Urge Full Funding

Groups say NTSB, FAA, and controllers must have adequate resources to do their jobs

Safety

February 6, 2025

European Aviation Groups Demand Net-zero Policy Progress

Update to Destination 2050 Net Zero report includes new policy demands for European Commission

Sustainability and Environment

February 4, 2025