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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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

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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

Qantas Projecting Big Turnaround for First Half of FY2015

Positive results to come six months after reporting record losses

Aircraft

December 8, 2014

Khazanah Picks CEO for Restructured Malaysia Airlines

Recruits Aer Lingus CEO Christoph Mueller to oversee turnaround effort

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 8, 2014

Mesa, PSA in AA Shuffle

PSA Airlines will replace Mesa Air Group at AA’s Charlotte, N.C. hub, while Mesa moves its Bombardier CRJ900s to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Rotorcraft

December 7, 2014

Dornier 328 Gets ‘Major’ Upgrade

The upgrade adds features such as new Primus Elite LCD display with charts and maps, enhanced vision and video display capabilities.

Rotorcraft

December 7, 2014