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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FAA Reverses Course on Mx Supervision Interpretation

Agency stayed a September letter of interpretation for physical presence of mx supervisors

Maintenance and Modifications

October 17, 2024

Eurocontrol Forecasts Stronger Flight Growth in Europe

Annual flight volumes in the ECAC states will pass 11 million in 2025

ATC

October 17, 2024

World Fuel and DHL Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Miami

Agreement will bring one of the first regular SAF deliveries to Florida

Fuel

October 17, 2024

Digital Solutions Drive Thales-led DECOR Project

Initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of air transport

Sustainability and Environment

October 15, 2024

Videos

Boeing’s New 737 Max 8 Makes Debut at Farnborough Airshow

Boeing’s New 737 Max 8 Makes Debut at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 14, 2016

Airbus’s A350 XWB Airliner Soars at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus’s A350 XWB Airliner Soars at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 13, 2016

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Narrowbody Debuts at Farnborough Ahead of 2017 Service Entry

Boeing’s 737 Max 8 Narrowbody Debuts at Farnborough Ahead of 2017 Service Entry

Aircraft

July 12, 2016

Airbus’s A380 Airliner Impresses Crowds at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus’s A380 Airliner Impresses Crowds at Farnborough Airshow

Aircraft

July 12, 2016

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DOT IG: FAA Oversight of Boeing Issues ‘Not Effective’

Agency's weaknesses exposed in report on how it handled Boeing 737/787 production issues

Regulations and Government

October 15, 2024

EU Delays New Passenger Screening System Indefinitely

EES was to have rolled out on November 10

Regulations and Government

October 14, 2024

Boom XB-1 Progressing Toward Supersonic Flight

The demonstrator completed its fifth test flight with plans to fly supersonic this year

Aircraft

October 8, 2024

UP.Summit 2024 Celebrates Mobility Technology 

Ideas abound when 300 creators and innovators join together

Aircraft

October 4, 2024

Aircraft Operators Face Complex Risks in Middle East

Regulatory guidance over airspace safety continues to be inconsistent

Security

October 4, 2024

Here’s a Better Idea: Avoid the Fistfight in the First Place

Preparation and knowledge make a difference in outcomes

Safety

October 1, 2024

Operators Warned To Avoid Airspace in Israel and Lebanon

Escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah increases safety risk

Security

September 30, 2024

CleanJoule Seeks To Clear ASTM Bar for 100% Drop-in SAF

CycloSAF process is based on isolating cycloalkane hydrogen molecules

Fuel

September 27, 2024

Lawmakers Form Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Formation follows the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Caucus in the House

Sustainability and Environment

September 27, 2024

Bill Clears Congress To Keep U.S. Government Open through Dec. 20

At stake is a $22 billion budget for the FAA in fiscal year 2025

Regulations and Government

September 26, 2024

Watchdog: FAA ATC Systems 'Urgently' Need Modernization

Three-quarters of FAA's ATC systems are either unsustainable or potentially unsustainable

ATC

September 26, 2024

FAA Hits Controller Hiring Mark for 2024

Agency hired 1,811 controllers and plans to spool up to 2,000 in fiscal year 2025

ATC

September 24, 2024

New House Safety Caucus Props Up Part 380 Security Bill

Bill would bring Part 380 operations in line with Part 121 security requirements

Regulations and Government

September 18, 2024

U.S. DOT Orders FAA Cybersecurity Audit

Order comes after 2021 recategorization of systems

Security

September 18, 2024

Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute

Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site

Aircraft

September 13, 2024