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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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

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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

Earlier Airplane Retirements Have Mixed Consequences

Favorable financing environment encourages owners to retire relatively young airplanes, changing dynamics of the aftermarket business

Aircraft

October 8, 2014

Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back

Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.

Aircraft

October 8, 2014

FAA Faces $5 Billion Deficit in Next Decade, Official Warns

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it has no choice but to cut the services it provides or raise more money over the next decade.

Regulations and Government

October 8, 2014

Garuda’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Falls Flat

Big losses in first half and heightened competition prompt second look at growth strategy.

Aircraft

October 7, 2014

FAA’s NextGen Program Leader To Speak at NBAA Convention

This will be the first industry event at which Bolton provides a roadmap for further NextGen development.

ATC

October 7, 2014

Chicago Bizav Traffic Moving Following ATC Center Fire

The FAA expects ZAU ATC center will be fully operational by October 13

ATC

October 6, 2014