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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American Airlines Adds Private Aviation Touches

The airline's high-end customers will now be able to book private helicopter transfers at JFK and LAX, along with use of a private terminal at LAX.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2019

Britten-Norman Expands Manufacturing Footprint

UK's aircraft manufacturer is keen to grow its upgrades and modifications business, while new aircraft manufacturing continues at a low level.

Aircraft

February 21, 2019

Thailand Accelerates Push To Regain FAA Category 1 Rating

The most recent FAA review raises 26 “issues” with Thai safety practices and oversight.

Regulations and Government

February 21, 2019

Asia-Pacific Ripe for OEMs’ Burgeoning Services Business

Boeing’s Keskar characterizes MRO and related services as more competitive than aircraft sales.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 21, 2019

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Southwest Airlines Launches Probe into Flight Disruptions

An unusual number of maintenance-related flight cancellations and delays continue to dog the U.S. low-fare carrier.

Aircraft

February 20, 2019

Avianca Hangs On as Brazil's Air Transport Market Heats Up

Fleet repossession involving Brazil’s fourth-largest carrier threatens travel chaos.

Aircraft

February 20, 2019

Air France-KLM To Launch Medium-Haul Tender This Year

The Franco-Dutch airline group will allow leases to expire on three A380s by 2021.

Airlines

February 20, 2019

Indian Air Transport Growth Threatened by Pilot, Slot Shortages

CAPA-Centre for Aviation estimates a 15- to 20-percent shortfall of captains in India.

Airlines

February 19, 2019

CityJet, Russians Differ on Reasons for Superjet Shuffle

The Irish carrier disputes Sukhoi’s claims of changes to its business model or ‘ongoing discussions’ over the fleet.

Aircraft

February 19, 2019

Air France-KLM Strengthens Group Structure

A new governance structure includes the reappointment of Pieter Elbers as CEO of KLM.

Airlines

February 19, 2019

Lawmakers Rebuff Bid To Cap UK Fights to Europe Post-Brexit

The European Commission had sought to freeze UK airline capacity at this year’s levels and prohibit code sharing.

Airlines

February 18, 2019

Tunisair’s Outlook Brightens Amid Restructuring Exercise

The Tunisian flag carrier sees modest growth despite geopolitical difficulties.

Airlines

February 18, 2019

Etihad Restructures Airbus, Boeing Widebody Orders

The Abu Dhabi-based airline tempers its ambitions to compete globally with high-powered Gulf neighbors.

Aircraft

February 14, 2019

Airbus Terminates A380 Program

The last two A380s, for Emirates Airline, will roll off the assembly line in 2021.

Aircraft

February 14, 2019

Comac Plans to Fly Three More C919s This Year

The next indigenous Chinese airplane scheduled to fly has nearly reached final assembly.

Aircraft

February 14, 2019

Citilink to Launch First Indonesia-Cambodia Service in 51 Years

A route beween Jakarta and Phnom Pehn will connect the capital cities for the first time since the start of the Cambodian civil war.

Airlines

February 13, 2019

Boeing, Safran Name APU Venture Initium Aerospace

Design work on new Initium auxiliary power units has begun in San Diego.

Aircraft

February 13, 2019

EASA Personnel Perform First MC-21 Certification Flights

The Russian narrowbody flew sorties as long as four hours in duration at altitudes as high as 32,000 feet.

Aircraft

February 13, 2019

China Airlines Pilot Strike Enters Fifth Day

Negotiators fail to break an impasse over staffing levels and work rules at Taiwan’s flag carrier.

Airlines

February 12, 2019

African Commission Pushes Nations to Join Single Market

Sixteen African states have removed all restrictions from air service agreements, but more needs to be done.

Airlines

February 12, 2019