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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House T&I Dems Call on Duffy To Explain Funding Halts

Entire contingent on T&I committee warned that executive actions are causing chaos

Regulations and Government

January 29, 2025

U.S. Treasury’s SAF Production Tax Rules Face Doubt

Detractors say longer span on tax incentives is needed

Fuel

January 28, 2025

UK Government Extends London Airport Night Noise Limits

Long-delayed decisions on capacity expansion for Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton are expected soon

Airports

January 28, 2025

NBAA’s Rocheleau Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Rocheleau served as COO for NBAA

Regulations and Government

January 23, 2025

Videos

How Boeing 747 and Antonov An-124 Freighters Carry the World’s Most Demanding Cargo

How Boeing 747 and Antonov An-124 Freighters Carry the World’s Most Demanding Cargo

Aircraft

July 17, 2018

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

Accidents

April 20, 2018

Embraer’s Tiger Liveried E190-E2 Airliner Roars as Certification Approaches

Embraer’s Tiger Liveried E190-E2 Airliner Roars as Certification Approaches

Aircraft

February 15, 2018

Airbus’s A350-900 XWB Airliner Takes Flight at Dubai Airshow

Airbus’s A350-900 XWB Airliner Takes Flight at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

February 12, 2018

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Flurry of White House Actions Reaching into Aviation

Regs are on halt, ASAC dismantled, and key agency positions vacant

Regulations and Government

January 22, 2025

What’s In and What’s Out for 2025: You Decide

Knowing FMS and debrief protocols are important 'Ins' for 2025

Safety

January 21, 2025

Aviation Orgs Urge Congress To Extend Clean Fuel Credit

Orgs say 10 years is necessary to ensure market certainty

Sustainability and Environment

January 16, 2025

Drones Could be Used For Airliner Preflight Checks

Working with NASA, company successfully tested autonomous inspection system on Boeing aircraft

Maintenance and Modifications

January 16, 2025

EASA Extends Warning over Flights in Russian Airspace

Updated conflict zone information bulletin follows destruction of Azerbaijan Airlines flight

Safety

January 13, 2025

Twin Otter Pilot Taps Ergo Blue App for Antarctic Trips

Software shows ship positions to improve survival chances during a ditching

Safety

January 7, 2025

ATC User Fees Are Back on the Political Agenda

Industry offers to work with incoming administration to improve efficiency

Regulations and Government

December 23, 2024

EASA Proposes Rules for Electronic Aircrew Licenses

New electronic personnel licenses will be available on digital devices

Regulations and Government

December 20, 2024

SkedFlex FP Mobile App Brings Flexible Flight Planning

New app offers anytime, anywhere access

Airlines

December 20, 2024

STC Enables Halon-free Fire Extinguishers for Falcon 7X

Halotron BrX is weight efficient and leaves no residue after application

Maintenance and Modifications

December 19, 2024

Frequentis Will Modernize Norwegian Air Traffic Management

Contract with Avinor covers major tower upgrades at Oslo and 14 regional airports

ATC

December 18, 2024

Hermeus Completes Quarterhorse Demonstrator Ground Tests

Testing on Quarterhorse Mk 1 was completed in 21 days

Aircraft

December 18, 2024

Graves Set To Continue as House Transportation Chair

A pilot, Graves is active in general aviation

Regulations and Government

December 17, 2024

Bunce Warns Against Return of 2-for-1 Aviation Reg Policy

Bunce asked lawmakers to 'lean into' regulation with new administration

Regulations and Government

December 13, 2024

FAA Administrator Whitaker To Depart Agency

Whitaker has held the role for a little more than a year

Regulations and Government

December 12, 2024

Air New Zealand Orders Beta Alia CX300 Demonstrator Aircraft

It will use the aircraft for 'familiarization exercises' in 2025

Airlines

December 11, 2024