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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United Launches World’s Longest Dreamliner Flight

Service competes directly with Qantas A380.

Aircraft

October 28, 2014

Airbus DS Looks To Genesys for NC212i Autopilot

The partnership has selected Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas, to provide its S-Tec 5000 digital autopilot for the NC212i.

Avionics

October 26, 2014

IATA Forecast Shows Improved Outlook for Air Cargo

The group expects the Middle East to lead all markets in growth rates.

October 24, 2014

New Distribution Agreements Expand Aviall’s Support Offerings

Boeing subsidiary Aviall announced four new distribution agreements this week at NBAA 2014 in Orlando, Fla.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 23, 2014

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Airbus Gears Up for A350-900 Service Entry

A350-1000 XWB production now under way

Aircraft

October 23, 2014

Boeing, Comac Collaborate to Create Biofuel from Gutter Oil

Companies plan to develop technology in China to convert waste cooking oil into jet fuel

October 22, 2014

Airbus Studies Extended-Range A321neo Variant

Airbus is discussing with airlines the possibility of building an extended-range A321neo.

Aircraft

October 22, 2014

Boeing: Replacement Market Unfazed by Falling Oil Prices

Company CEO sees decade-long trend toward more replacement demand.

Aircraft

October 22, 2014

Court Allows Lufthansa Strike To Continue

Latest pilot walkout enters second day

October 21, 2014

Boeing Breaks Ground on 777X Wing Plant

Company to invest $1 billion in new facility.

Aircraft

October 21, 2014

Canada, UK, Airlines Complete Oceanic Flight Profile Testing

Nav Canada, UK NATS and Air France completed a flight series designed to test optimal flight profiles over the North Atlantic.

Sustainability and Environment

October 21, 2014

More Airspace Changes Coming Next Month

Changes follow other recent NextGen airspace updates.

ATC

October 20, 2014

Embraer Cuts First E2 Metal

Fabrication begins on E190-E2 pressure bulkhead

Aircraft

October 17, 2014

IATA Stands By Existing Ebola Guidelines

Golbal airline association refers members to WHO and CDC protocols

Regulations and Government

October 16, 2014

Neo Draws Record Deal as Max Production Starts

Airbus wins latest chase for new narrowbody orders

Aircraft

October 15, 2014

Johnson: DHS Will Add Customs Pre-Clearance Locations

The U.S. will expand its customs pre-clearance locations overseas, according to Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson.

Regulations and Government

October 15, 2014

Distinctive A380s Embody Etihad's Evolution

Airline's CEO sees India, Abu Dhabi fueling traffic

Aircraft

October 14, 2014

CFM's Leap Engine Begins Flight-test Program

CFM's Leap series of turbofans will power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 Max and the Comac C919 narrowbodies.

Engines

October 9, 2014

U.S. Will Screen for Ebola at Five Major Airports

U.S. authorities are set to begin screening travelers arriving from West Africa for the Ebola virus.

Safety

October 9, 2014

U.S. Airline Group Will Conduct Study of ATC Reform

The study compares U.S. ATC system to that in Canada, the UK and other European countries.

ATC

October 9, 2014