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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JetBlue to Embark on Major Network Reorganization

New York-based carrier prepares to expand focus cities at expense of underperforming routes

Airlines

October 9, 2018

Dubai Cements Position Among Top Finance Hubs for Aviation

Air transport finance leaders revel in industry’s favorable environment

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 8, 2018

Comac, HNA Pitch ARJ21 for African Market

Chinese companies consider establishing aircraft leasing company on the continent

Aircraft

October 8, 2018

Flydubai Prepares To Shift Flights to Al Maktoum Airport

Runway refurbishment at Dubai International Airport next spring prompts temporary move

Airlines

October 8, 2018

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Airbus Names Faury To Succeed Enders as CEO

Wholesale management transition also to see exit of CFO Harald Wilhelm

Aircraft

October 8, 2018

EC Approves Boeing-Adient Joint Venture for Aircraft Seats

Adient Aerospace’s headquarters and initial factory to be based near Frankfurt

Aircraft

October 8, 2018

Prague Airport Prepares for More Widebodies from U.S. and Asia

Medium-term development plans could call for provision of new runway

Airlines

October 5, 2018

China Southern Launching Airline To Serve State-planned City

Xiongan Airlines to operate from the new Beijing Daxing Airport

Airlines

October 5, 2018

Now Law, Five-Year FAA Bill Paves Way for Industry Stability

Air transport industry groups applaud end to four-year fight over agency reauthorization

Regulations and Government

October 5, 2018

Safran Turboshaft To Power Zunum’s Hybrid/Electric Airliner

Ardiden 3Z rated to generate between 1,700 and 2,000 shaft horsepower

Aircraft

October 4, 2018

Air Connectivity Effort in India Yields 100th Airport

Bombardier Q400 operator SpiceJet flies first commercial service to Pakyong Airport

Airlines

October 4, 2018

Gulf Air CEO Optimistic as Fleet To Double by 2023

Airline turning a profit this year as chief executive tightens belts

Airlines

October 4, 2018

EASA Updates Brexit Notice To Prepare for No-deal Scenario

UK organizations holding certain approvals can now apply to the EU safety body for third country approval

Regulations and Government

October 4, 2018

BizJet Int’l Turns Focus to Commercial MRO Business

Plans major expansion of V2500 business

Engines

October 3, 2018

Alitalia Pilots and Cabin Crew Want Clarity on Airline's Future

Sales process closes October 31 but government remains quiet on negotiations with bidders

Airlines

October 3, 2018

Airbus A321LR Wins EASA, FAA Certification

Long-range version of A321neo to fly as far as 4,000 nm with 206 passengers

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

European Low-Cost Carrier Primera Air Collapses

Puts part of the blame for its financial difficulties on aircraft delivery delays

Aircraft

October 2, 2018

Nigeria Reconsiders Plan To Launch a Flag Carrier

Private operators say the country does not need a national airline

Airlines

October 2, 2018

Palu Airport Closed Indefinitely Due to Earthquake Devastation

Air traffic controller jumps to death from collapsing ATC tower

Airports

October 1, 2018

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Meets with French Unions

Air France chief executive and human resources director ousted; ex-Air Canada Exec Oltion Carkaxhija to lead talks

Airlines

October 1, 2018