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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Iran Studying an Indigenous 70-seat Jet

Project based on Ukrainian design but tied to Russian cooperation

Aircraft

November 3, 2015

U.S. Transportation, Industry Officials Upbeat on NextGen

Major programs of the $40 billion ATC modernization are making progress, officials told the Air Traffic Control Association annual meeting.

ATC

November 2, 2015

Investigators Probe Midair Breakup of Metrojet A321 Over Sinai

There were no survivors among the 224 people on board the flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to St Petersburg.

Accidents

October 31, 2015

Airbus To Boost A320 Rate to 60 a Month in Mid-2019

Plans to add assembly line in Hamburg to accommodate hike

Aircraft

October 30, 2015

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Airbus, Boeing Ink Major New Orders

European airframer sees Chinese industrial ties paying dividends while U.S. manufacturer profits from strong connection with El Al

Aircraft

October 29, 2015

Garuda Turns In Strong Performance Despite Lingering Haze

Dense haze puts a dent in airline operations across Southeast Asia

Airlines

October 29, 2015

Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes

The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.

Airlines

October 28, 2015

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Which Aircraft Will Fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?

Aircraft

October 28, 2015

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Qatar Airways Airbus A350 XWB Airliner Expected to Impress at Dubai Air Show

Aircraft

October 27, 2015

U.S. Lessor Seeks To Create 100-Aircraft Twin Otter Portfolio

Healthy market prompts talks with several potential investors

Aircraft

October 27, 2015

Etihad Goes To Court To Maintain Air Berlin Code-share Flights

Files injunction in German court to continue services to 29 destinations

Airlines

October 23, 2015

IndiGo IPO Expected To Raise $465 Million

Expansion plans call for current complement of 100 airplanes to increase to 154 by March 2018

Airlines

October 23, 2015

Rudder Pedal Glitch Delays MRJ First Flight

Japanese regional jet now scheduled to take to the air during week of November 9

Aircraft

October 23, 2015

Etihad Wins Injunction to Continue Air Berlin Code Share Flights

German government pledges to keep agreements in place until January 15

Airlines

October 23, 2015

The Massive Airbus A380 Shows off Agile Flying at Paris Air Show 2015

The Massive Airbus A380 Shows off Agile Flying at Paris Air Show 2015

Aircraft

October 23, 2015

United's Interim Leadership Stays Course on Improvements

The carrier's management team is 'fully capable,' acting CEO Brett Hart told analysts and reporters in a conference call.

Aircraft

October 22, 2015

Boeing’s Muilenburg Rebuts Talk of Widebody Bubble

Insists production rate will not fall below seven per month during transition to 777X

Aircraft

October 21, 2015

Malaysia Airlines To Replace London A380s with A350s

Yields proving too low to support the Airbus superjumbo

Aircraft

October 19, 2015

EASA in Consultations over Medical Privacy Policy

Agency chief Ky laments lack of common legislation in Europe

Regulations and Government

October 15, 2015

Controllers Union Raises Alarm on ATC Staffing, Seeks Hearing

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association

ATC

October 15, 2015