Air Transport

Air Dolomiti Thrives as Lufthansa’s Link to Italy

Italian regional airline Air Dolomite has survived the ravages of an economic crisis and stiff competition from low-fare carriers.

Weaker Yuan Hurting Chinese Airlines

A weakening Chinese yuan has made purchases of foreign products and services more expensive for the country's airlines.

Etihad Reports Record Quarter as Alitalia Stake Looms

Etihad experienced its strongest ever first quarter, as it awaits word on its proposed stake for Alitalia.

Germany's DFS Drives ATM Efficiency Using Technology

DFS controllers manage 10,000 flights in German airspace each day, and about three million movements annually.

EU Grants Safety Blacklist Reprieves in Africa and Asia

The EU's safety "blacklist" no longer bans airlines from Swaziland from flying into Europe.

China Improves ATM With Help From Partners

U.S. Grants Philippines Category 1 Safety Rating

A Category 1 rating means that Filipino carriers can expand and add new service into the U.S.

Airbus Pushes for Standardization in A350 Interiors

Airbus says fewer customization options will aid in production efficiency and help boost aftermarket values.

Japan’s Narita Airport Is China’s Ideal Gateway To the U.S.

Premier Gate business aviation terminal represents one step in a detailed plan by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau to promote business aviation.

China To Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Repair Stations

Chinese authorities plan to redouble efforts to eradicate unlicensed repair stations.

Bombardier: CSeries Outsells in Its Segment

The aircraft accounts for 50 percent of the firm orders in the 100- to 149-seat market, according to Bombardier.

ICAO Calls Special Meeting on Flight Tracking

ICAO hopes to increase momentum in efforts to promote worldwide flight tracking.

Crews Zero In on ‘Pings’ in Search for MAS Flight 370

Australian navy crews have detected "pinger" signals in the Indian Ocean, possibly from Flight 370.

Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017

Airframe integration will factor into development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service of Snecma's open-rotor engines.

New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform

A new private low-fare carrier in China plans to launch operations in August.