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 Approves Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Engine for A320neo

Pratt & Whitney received US Federal Aviation Administration type certification of its PW1100G-JM PurePower geared turbofan engine.

Engines

December 22, 2014

TAM Reveals Plans for Regional Expansion

Decision on order for 18 new jets due in first quarter

Airlines

December 19, 2014

Boeing Concludes Latest Round of EcoDemonstrator Trials

Testing with 787 flight test article ZA004 deemed a success

Aircraft

December 18, 2014

Aer Lingus Rejects Takeover Bid by IAG

Says offer "fundamentally undervalues" the Irish flag carrier

Airlines

December 18, 2014

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Thousands Stranded as SpiceJet Comes Close to Shutdown

Fuel supply resumes, but only temporarily

Airlines

December 17, 2014

Shape of U.S. ATC Reform Debated, 'Transformation' in Doubt

Representatives of U.S. airlines and air traffic controllers debated over what shape U.S. ATC reform should take.

Regulations and Government

December 16, 2014

Finnair’s First Airbus A350 Takes Shape

Delivery to first European operator scheduled for next fall

Aircraft

December 16, 2014

AirAsia X Firms Order for 50 A330neos, Adds Five More

Plans to take first airplane in 2018

Aircraft

December 15, 2014

Airbus Eyes New Engines, Stretch for A380

Company attempts to allay concerns over talk of program's demise

Aircraft

December 12, 2014

EU Adds Libya to Safety 'Black List'

Seven more airlines may no longer fly into the EU.

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2014

Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism

ATC

December 11, 2014

CAAi To Host Open-Access SMS Training Courses in UAE

CAAi sees the need for organizations in the Middle East to understand that the ICAO SMS regulatory framework is critical.

Training and Workforce

December 10, 2014

Viking Names Thor African Dealer

Viking Air, manufacturer of the Twin Otter 400, is to be the regional sales representative for sub-Saharan Africa.

Aircraft

December 10, 2014

Delivery of First A350 Delayed

Airbus "working hard" with Qatar to reschedule

Aircraft

December 10, 2014

IATA Adjusts Profit Forecast Upward

Industry group now expects world's airlines to make $19.9 billion this year.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 10, 2014

Airline Pilots Recommend Go-Slow Approach on Drones

The Air Line Pilots Association contends that pressure to introduce drones into the U.S. national airspace system should not override safety.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

December 10, 2014

Europe Appoints Group as Sesar 'Deployment Manager'

The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'

ATC

December 9, 2014

Modified Lufthansa Airbus Joins Ebola Fight

The principal isolation unit comprises an airtight tent with negative pressure. Airtight exterior tents to allow medical staff pass through safely.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

December 9, 2014

Active Finance Markets To Drive Record Deliveries, Says Boeing

Forecast projects $124 billion worth of deliveries in 2015.

Aircraft

December 9, 2014

North Atlantic ATC Improvements Announced

New ATC technology prepares the path for future ADS-B integration.

Safety

December 8, 2014