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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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.

April 15, 2014

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.

ATC

April 14, 2014

EU Grants Safety Blacklist Reprieves in Africa and Asia

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

April 10, 2014

China Improves ATM With Help From Partners

ATC

April 10, 2014

Videos

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.

April 10, 2014

Airbus Pushes for Standardization in A350 Interiors

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

Aircraft

April 9, 2014

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.

April 9, 2014

China To Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Repair Stations

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

Maintenance and Modifications

April 8, 2014

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.

April 8, 2014

ICAO Calls Special Meeting on Flight Tracking

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

April 8, 2014

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.

April 7, 2014

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.

Engines

April 7, 2014

Pilot Shortage a Myth, Says ALPA

April 3, 2014

New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform

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

Aircraft

April 3, 2014

Horizon Headed to Alaska

April 2, 2014

Experts Consider Flight 370 Scenarios at RAeS Conference

Experts appear unable to find a single plausible scenario under which Malaysia Flight 370 disappeared.

April 2, 2014

JetBlue Looks Forward with JetBlue Foundation Outreach

Aviation-themed schools listen up: JetBlue Foundation has money for you.

April 2, 2014

Asiana Critical of Boeing 777’s Autothrottle Design

Asiana partly attributes the July 6, 2013 accident involving one of its Boeing 777-200ERs to the airplane's autopilot design.

Aircraft

April 2, 2014

Liability Questions Emerge as Search for Flight 370 Continues

Even before the fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is confirmed, legal action aimed at compensating the victims has begun.

March 28, 2014

ANA Plans $16 Billion Order With Boeing, Airbus

The airline is preparing for a significant increase in traffic in the coming years.

March 27, 2014

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.

Latest

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

Videos

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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.

Pilot Shortage a Myth, Says ALPA

New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform

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

Horizon Headed to Alaska

Experts Consider Flight 370 Scenarios at RAeS Conference

Experts appear unable to find a single plausible scenario under which Malaysia Flight 370 disappeared.

JetBlue Looks Forward with JetBlue Foundation Outreach

Aviation-themed schools listen up: JetBlue Foundation has money for you.

Asiana Critical of Boeing 777’s Autothrottle Design

Asiana partly attributes the July 6, 2013 accident involving one of its Boeing 777-200ERs to the airplane's autopilot design.

Liability Questions Emerge as Search for Flight 370 Continues

Even before the fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is confirmed, legal action aimed at compensating the victims has begun.

ANA Plans $16 Billion Order With Boeing, Airbus

The airline is preparing for a significant increase in traffic in the coming years.

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