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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Q400 Propeller Blade Punctures Cabin

Passenger escapes with minor injuries.

Safety

November 17, 2014

Two-Pilot Age Restriction Disappears

Both pilots in a Part 121 cockpit can now be older than 60.

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2014

Air Traffic Controllers Arrested for Theft of Public Funds

FAA employees allegedly gained unauthorized access to federal payroll system.

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2014

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2014

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Airbus A380 To Reach Break-Even in 2015

Increased superjumbo deliveries in third quarter contributes to net income decline

Aircraft

November 14, 2014

India’s Latest Aviation Policy To Promote Regional Links

Charter services get scheduled status.

Regulations and Government

November 14, 2014

EC Approves Etihad-Alitalia Partnership

Airlines plan to complete deal by year-end

November 14, 2014

Lufthansa Technik Breaks Ground on Puerto Rico MRO Facility

Lufthansa Technik broke ground on a new Airbus A320 overhaul facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 13, 2014

Flybe To Sell Stake in Finnair Joint Venture

Finnair cites profitability "issues."

Aircraft

November 12, 2014

Airbus A350-900 Receives FAA Type Certification

Wins U.S. approval some six weeks after gaining European ticket.

Aircraft

November 12, 2014

Bombardier, China’s SPDB Ink Financing Deal

MOU promises to open new financing and leasing options for Bombardier's Chinese customers

Aircraft

November 11, 2014

Comac Takes Order for 30 C919s

Company claims order tally now totals 430.

Aircraft

November 11, 2014

Avic to Make Empennage Tips For Boeing

Chinese company to supply 777 empennage tips starting in 2017

Aircraft

November 11, 2014

Boeing Inks Record Deal for 737 Max 8s

SMBC Aviation Capital signs for 80 of the new narrowbodies

Aircraft

November 10, 2014

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of Heavyweight A330

First production airplane to go to Delta Air Lines during next year's second quarter

Aircraft

November 7, 2014

U.S. Airline Margins Approach 1999 Levels

Top nine U.S. airlines earn $6.8 billion during first three quarters

November 7, 2014

Aviall To Distribute Spares and Exchange Units by Arkwin

Exclusive agreement authorizes Aviall to market and distribute Arkwin’s aftermarket products.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 5, 2014

With Help from Etihad, Darwin Prepares To Re-fleet

Swiss airline approaches first full year of operation as Etihad Regional

Aircraft

November 4, 2014

IATA Reports Strong Passenger Demand in September

Composite airline traffic load factor reaches 80.3 percent.

November 4, 2014

TaxiBot Approved To Enter Service With 737 Fleet

Semi-robotic taxiing system is due to begin commercial operations with Lufthansa.

Aircraft

November 3, 2014