Air Transport

Mesa’s Ornstein Expresses ‘Disgust’ with Washington

Republic’s Bedford Calls for New Pilot Pay Model

Republic Airways boss Bryan Bedford wants to see a better deal for regional airline first officers.

Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers

Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.

Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking

A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.

Airbus Orders for April Dominated by AA Shift

Airbus took orders for 78 airplanes in April, while Boeing collected orders for 70.

Boeing Preaches Discipline as 787-9 Approaches Certification

Boeing's 787-9 has benefitted from what company executives describe as "learnings" from the 787-8 program.

Norwegian To Lease More 787-9s

Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed for three more Boeing 787-9s while it awaits approval from the U.S. DOT to fly under an Irish license to the U.S.

Max Efficiency Must Extend to Boeing’s 737 Production Line

To fit new designs into the present production scheme while maintaining flow times, Boeing must consider how long each part takes to build.

Delta Leads as U.S. Airline Profits Surge to $12.7 Billion

Total operating revenue of all passenger airlines last year was $199.7 billion, of which $120.6 billion, or 60 percent, came from air fare.