Air Transport

Bombardier CSeries To Resume Flights in September

Validation of engine modification complete and certified.

U.S. Denies Exemption as it Mulls Norwegian Air Permit

JAL Spreads Wealth Between Mitsubishi, Embraer

Firm order for Embraer worth some $677 million.

NextGen Trents Advance With Composite Fan Tests

Rolls-Royce is preparing to flight test the new composite carbon/titanium fan system that form part of the Advance and UltraFan technology packages.

German Pilots' Union Strikes, Threatens Further Action

Cologne-based Germanwings cancelled 116 flights.

Qantas Reports Big Loss as Restructuring Kicks In

Costs associated with layoffs and early fleet retirement account for much of the A$2.8 billion loss at Australian flagcarrier Qantas.

Qatar Airways Shows Off First Painted A350-900

EASA approval expected in the third quarter, with delivery to Qatar Airways to follow.

Hungary Starts Controller-Pilot Data Comm Project

The air navigation service provider of Hungary plans to introduce controller-pilot datalink communications next February.

BOC Aviation Boosts Boeing Portfolio to Meet Demand

The Bank of China-owned company placed its largest-ever order with Boeing.

GE Finalizes New Composite for 9X Fan Blades

The use of fewer, lighter fan blades will reduce engine weight, contributing to reduced fuel burn.

U.S. Airlines Net $3.8 Billion in Profit in First Six Months

Profits more than doubled from the same period last year.

Controller Strikes Slow Progress of 'Network Manager'

Job actions accounted for 13.6 percent of total en route delays in 2013.

Europe’s Regional Airlines Lay Plans for New EU Parliament

European Regions Airline Association head Simon McNamara calls body's changes "a good opportunity" for his group's members.

U.S. Bans Its Operators from Flying Over Syria

Continued fighting in the country poses a threat to civilian air traffic, according to the FAA.