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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Mitsubishi, JAL Close on Big MRJ Order

First delivery to JAL scheduled for 2021

Aircraft

January 28, 2015

Boeing Identifies Order Bridge to 777X

Eyes orders for between 40 and 60 current-generation 777s a year

Aircraft

January 28, 2015

Pilots’ Group Urges Caution on Performance-Based Regs

Urges gradual, step-by-step approach to any transition

Regulations and Government

January 28, 2015

Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations

Airlines

January 26, 2015

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Dubai Airport Flights Delayed by 'Irresponsible' Drone Use

Authorities suspended operations at Dubai International Airport for nearly an hour when recreational users flew drones in the terminal airspace.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

January 23, 2015

UK Regional Airports Demand Access to London

Britain's regional airport lobby tells parliament it needs fairer access to slots and more flexible planning policies.

Airports

January 22, 2015

Etihad Regional Partner To Retrench Amid Lufthansa Incursion

Swiss airline calls German group's actions "abusive"

Airlines

January 21, 2015

ATR Targets 100-Aircraft Annual Production Rate

Turboprop manufacturer saw record orders, deliveries in 2014

Aircraft

January 21, 2015

Latest SSJ100 Operator Takes Delivery

Moscow-based Red Wings to launch services to Makhachkala and Grozny “in a couple of days”

Aircraft

January 20, 2015

The 'New' Alitalia Unveils Turnaround Plan

Investors expect airline to reach profitability in 2017

Airlines

January 20, 2015

DHS: Abu Dhabi Customs Preclearance Stopped 450 People

The U.S. customs preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport prohibited 450 people from boarding in its first year of operation.

Regulations and Government

January 16, 2015

Ailing SpiceJet Gets New Lease on Life

Co-founder agrees to take controlling stake

Airlines

January 15, 2015

Searchers Find Fuselage of AirAsia Flight 8501

Recovery operation to resume Thursday

Accidents

January 14, 2015

Libyan Wings Prepares To Launch with A319s

First two airplanes arrive in Malta as airline awaits regulatory clearance

Airlines

January 14, 2015

Open Skies Open Opportunities for Embraer in Asia

Indonesian operator agrees to lease E195s

Aircraft

January 14, 2015

Dutch ATC Provider Publishes Safety Performance Data

Dutch air navigation service provider LVNL is publishing information about ATC safety incidents on its website for the general public.

Safety

January 14, 2015

Mitsubishi Runs Engines on First MRJ

Commences "full scale" testing ahead of first flight

Aircraft

January 13, 2015

Airbus Launches Long-Range A321neo

ALC first to commit to Airbus’s increased range option

Aircraft

January 13, 2015

Airbus Eyes Period of Consolidation, Production Adjustments

Company CEO sees deliveries approaching 650 next year following record 2014

Aircraft

January 13, 2015

Divers Recover FDR from AirAsia Flight 8501

Search efforts turn to retrieving CVR

Accidents

January 12, 2015