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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Asean-EU Air Transport Deal Near Completion

A final sticking point over fifth-freedom rights continues to hang over the settlement.

Airlines

December 6, 2018

Indian MRO Business To Get Regional Boost

The subcontinent’s Regional Connectivity Scheme creates opportunities for fledgling maintenance operations.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 6, 2018

India’s DGCA Mandates Special Procedures for 737 Max

The regulator calls for pilots to land immediately if the narrowbody's stall prevention feature malfunctions.

Regulations and Government

December 6, 2018

Brazilian Court Ruling Threatens Embraer-Boeing Deal

Ruling to block board approval stands subject to appeal but it threatens to at least delay the transaction.

Aircraft

December 6, 2018

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Singapore Responds to Malaysian Claims over Airspace

Malaysia plans to reclaim control of airspace over Jahor state starting in 2019.

ATC

December 5, 2018

UK Moves against Ryanair for Pax Compensation Violations

British CAA disagrees with the airline that strikes over the summer constituted “extraordinary circumstances.”

Airlines

December 5, 2018

Oneworld to Induct Royal Air Maroc as Full Member

Alliance partners welcome RAM as a member-elect while Qatar Airways issues remain unresolved.

Airlines

December 5, 2018

African Airlines Complain of Safety Misperceptions

CEOs cite no jet hull loses on the continent in two consecutive years as evidence of improvement.

Airlines

December 4, 2018

Pakistan Airlines Struggles To Overcome Structural Obstacles

Pakistan's flag carrier continues to feel hampered by Emirates' unfettered access to Karachi.

Airlines

December 4, 2018

Russia Wants Western-built Aircraft on RA-Registry

A new rule would end the standard practice of Russian operators registering their Airbus and Boeing fleets in Ireland and Bermuda.

Airlines

December 4, 2018

2020 Launch Expected for United-Avianca-Copa Deal

Obtaining regulatory approvals for three Star members’ Latin America-U.S. joint business agreement will take at least 18 months, says Copa Holdings CEO.

Airlines

December 3, 2018

Bombardier Sends Bullish Message on Future of Belfast Plant

The Canadian company pitches wing work on future Airbus products.

Aircraft

November 30, 2018

Indigo Partners Surfaces as Potential Wow Air Investor

The U.S. private equity fund promises a ‘strategic vision’ for the loss-making Icelandic low-cost airline.

Airlines

November 30, 2018

Boeing CEO Blasts Media in Internal Memo on Crash Response

Muilenburg claims that ‘speculation’ has introduced false assumptions.

Accidents

November 30, 2018

Indian MRO Business Drowning in Tax Burden

The country’s ailing maintenance industry calls for an even playing field.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 29, 2018

Icelandair and Wow Air Abandon Merger Plans

The parties fail to settle all the conditions of a share purchase agreement.

Airlines

November 29, 2018

Report on Lion Air Flight 610 Raises More Questions

Logs indicate that mechanics replaced suspect AOA sensor on October 27 but associated control problems continued.

Accidents

November 28, 2018

UK and U.S. Reach Post-Brexit Open Skies Deal

The agreement provides for stability and the status quo on the transatlantic.

Airlines

November 28, 2018

Russian Banks Plan Massive Regional Airline Project

Sberbank and VTB have committed to funding a fleet consisting of Superjets and Il-114s.

Aircraft

November 27, 2018

Boeing Homes In on NMA Business Case

The OEM boasts a one-time execution of the 777X program and sees an uptick in full-freighter demand.

Aircraft

November 27, 2018