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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Russia May Block Europe’s Carriers From Siberian Airspace

The Russian government is looking to stop European airlines from overflying Siberia on flights to and from Asia.

August 6, 2014

Official: FAA Will Endorse NextGen Priorities in October

The plan will include milestones, timelines, metrics and costs, by location, to deliver capability in the one-to-three year time frame in these areas.

August 6, 2014

Report: Cold May Have Caused One 787 Battery Incident

Extreme cold most likely caused a lithium-ion battery on an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 to malfunction in January 2013, according to one report.

August 5, 2014

Compass To Fly AA E175s

The regional expects to add the first of 20 new airplanes to its fleet early next year.

August 4, 2014

Videos

Superjet Gets Cat III Cert

STC allows the SSJ100 to land at Cat IIIa-certified runways under certain visibility and crosswind conditions.

August 4, 2014

Embraer Signs First Ahead-Pro User in China

The contract calls for the airframer to install the system in all 50 of Tianjin Airlines’ E-Jets.

August 4, 2014

European Sanctions Ground Russia's Dobrolet

Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet had to suspend all flights after insurance, leasing, maintenance and other services were blocked by European sanctions.

August 4, 2014

Aurigny Takes Delivery of First Embraer

Guernsey carrier takes first jet, an Embraer E195, after Flybe deserts island.

August 3, 2014

Bombardier In Talks with Chinese about Q400 Production

As threats to its Russian venture gather, Bombardier has turned to China as another possible source of turboprop collaboration.

Aircraft

July 31, 2014

China to Launch New Incentive Plan for Regional Airports

Discounts on landing fees and parking charges to take effect next summer.

July 30, 2014

Boeing Sees Increasing Demand for Pilots, Mechanics

Global demand for pilots to reach 533,000 over next 20 years.

July 30, 2014

Enders: Airbus Order Cancellations No Cause for Alarm

Most of the cancellations of orders for more than 200 airplanes came as no surprise, according to the CEO.

July 30, 2014

Boeing 787-10 To Be Assembled Exclusively in South Carolina

North Charleston gets responsibility for buidling longest Dreamliner

Aircraft

July 30, 2014

Emirates to Stop Iraq Overflights, But Not Etihad

Emirates will stop flying over ISIS-controlled territory while Etihad maintains its status quo.

July 29, 2014

ICAO Task Force to Address ‘Gaps’ Exposed by MH17

An ICAO-led industry task force will consider possible changes to how the airline industry assesses the risk of overflying conflict zones.

July 29, 2014

Air Algerie Pilots Asked to Turn Back, Recorders Recovered

All 116 on board Flight AH5017 died in the crash.

Accidents

July 28, 2014

Pratt, Alcoa Pioneer Use of Aluminum Fan Blades

Heavier titanium and pricier carbon fiber once presented the only options.

Engines

July 28, 2014

A350 Testing Approaches Conclusion With Route Proving

Airbus A350s have flown more than 2,250 hours during 540 flights.

July 25, 2014

FAA Lifts Ban on U.S. Flights to Israel

July 24, 2014

Missing Air Algerie MD-83 Reportedly Crashed

Air Algerie flight 5017 went missing en route to Algiers, while flying over Mali.

July 24, 2014

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.

Latest

Russia May Block Europe’s Carriers From Siberian Airspace

The Russian government is looking to stop European airlines from overflying Siberia on flights to and from Asia.

Official: FAA Will Endorse NextGen Priorities in October

The plan will include milestones, timelines, metrics and costs, by location, to deliver capability in the one-to-three year time frame in these areas.

Report: Cold May Have Caused One 787 Battery Incident

Extreme cold most likely caused a lithium-ion battery on an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 to malfunction in January 2013, according to one report.

Compass To Fly AA E175s

The regional expects to add the first of 20 new airplanes to its fleet early next year.

Videos

More Articles

Superjet Gets Cat III Cert

STC allows the SSJ100 to land at Cat IIIa-certified runways under certain visibility and crosswind conditions.

Embraer Signs First Ahead-Pro User in China

The contract calls for the airframer to install the system in all 50 of Tianjin Airlines’ E-Jets.

European Sanctions Ground Russia's Dobrolet

Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet had to suspend all flights after insurance, leasing, maintenance and other services were blocked by European sanctions.

Aurigny Takes Delivery of First Embraer

Guernsey carrier takes first jet, an Embraer E195, after Flybe deserts island.

Bombardier In Talks with Chinese about Q400 Production

As threats to its Russian venture gather, Bombardier has turned to China as another possible source of turboprop collaboration.

China to Launch New Incentive Plan for Regional Airports

Discounts on landing fees and parking charges to take effect next summer.

Boeing Sees Increasing Demand for Pilots, Mechanics

Global demand for pilots to reach 533,000 over next 20 years.

Enders: Airbus Order Cancellations No Cause for Alarm

Most of the cancellations of orders for more than 200 airplanes came as no surprise, according to the CEO.

Boeing 787-10 To Be Assembled Exclusively in South Carolina

North Charleston gets responsibility for buidling longest Dreamliner

Emirates to Stop Iraq Overflights, But Not Etihad

Emirates will stop flying over ISIS-controlled territory while Etihad maintains its status quo.

ICAO Task Force to Address ‘Gaps’ Exposed by MH17

An ICAO-led industry task force will consider possible changes to how the airline industry assesses the risk of overflying conflict zones.

Air Algerie Pilots Asked to Turn Back, Recorders Recovered

All 116 on board Flight AH5017 died in the crash.

Pratt, Alcoa Pioneer Use of Aluminum Fan Blades

Heavier titanium and pricier carbon fiber once presented the only options.

A350 Testing Approaches Conclusion With Route Proving

Airbus A350s have flown more than 2,250 hours during 540 flights.

FAA Lifts Ban on U.S. Flights to Israel

Missing Air Algerie MD-83 Reportedly Crashed

Air Algerie flight 5017 went missing en route to Algiers, while flying over Mali.

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