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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RAA’s Foose Warns of More Pilot Supply Pain for Regionals

Looming retirements at the major airlines stand to aggravate the regional airlines’ pilot supply predicament.

May 3, 2014

MH370 Preliminary Report Recommends Flight Tracking

ICAO and the International Telecommunications Union are set to hold meetings on flight tracking next month.

May 2, 2014

ITU Plans 'Expert Dialogue' in Malaysia on Flight Tracking

Boeing, Flyht Aerospace Solutions, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Malaysia Airlines, Rolls-Royce, SES TechCom, Sita and Thales will attend.

May 1, 2014

Pivotal Period for Boeing as Civil Programs Progress On Cue

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of airplane development Scott Fancher issued an upbeat assessment of all of the company's big development programs.

Aircraft

May 1, 2014

Videos

Alaska Airlines Leads Council's Fuel Efficiency Ranking

“There’s a tremendous disparity in aircraft fleet age and fuel efficiency between airlines,” said the International Council on Clean Transportation.

April 30, 2014

One of Asia’s Final Frontiers Poised for Growth

The Myanmar government has invited private participation in 30 airport development projects.

April 29, 2014

AT&T, Honeywell Partner for New 4G Inflight Service

Passengers will be able to connect to the network via Wi-Fi-enabled devices for texting, streaming video and browsing the Internet at faster speeds.

April 29, 2014

European Parliament Backs Sesar Extension to 2024

The European Union Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the final act extending the life of the ATM joint undertaking this summer.

April 25, 2014

Ukraine Airlines Launches First Service to U.S.

Ukraine International Airlines now flies transatlantic service between Kiev and New York.

April 25, 2014

Azul To Go International in 2015 with Airbus Widebodies

Azul Brazilian Airlines plans to fly to the U.S. early next year.

April 23, 2014

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.

Aircraft

April 23, 2014

Chinese Pilots Demand Pay Parity with Expats

Pilots flying for Air China complain that their foreign colleagues earn more and draw more desirable flight schedules.

April 23, 2014

Aviation Groups Urge Congress To Fund Contract Towers in FY2015

$149 million was allocated for the contract tower program in Fiscal Year 2014.

ATC

April 22, 2014

Index: Airlines Score Low in Passenger Satisfaction

April 22, 2014

U.S. Academy Helps China Fill Its Huge Pilot Training Gap

Rigorous screening and an emphasis on English language are proving valuable in preparing China's next generation of airline pilots.

Training and Workforce

April 17, 2014

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.

April 17, 2014

Weaker Yuan Hurting Chinese Airlines

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

April 16, 2014

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

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

RAA’s Foose Warns of More Pilot Supply Pain for Regionals

Looming retirements at the major airlines stand to aggravate the regional airlines’ pilot supply predicament.

MH370 Preliminary Report Recommends Flight Tracking

ICAO and the International Telecommunications Union are set to hold meetings on flight tracking next month.

ITU Plans 'Expert Dialogue' in Malaysia on Flight Tracking

Boeing, Flyht Aerospace Solutions, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Malaysia Airlines, Rolls-Royce, SES TechCom, Sita and Thales will attend.

Pivotal Period for Boeing as Civil Programs Progress On Cue

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of airplane development Scott Fancher issued an upbeat assessment of all of the company's big development programs.

Videos

More Articles

Alaska Airlines Leads Council's Fuel Efficiency Ranking

“There’s a tremendous disparity in aircraft fleet age and fuel efficiency between airlines,” said the International Council on Clean Transportation.

One of Asia’s Final Frontiers Poised for Growth

The Myanmar government has invited private participation in 30 airport development projects.

AT&T, Honeywell Partner for New 4G Inflight Service

Passengers will be able to connect to the network via Wi-Fi-enabled devices for texting, streaming video and browsing the Internet at faster speeds.

European Parliament Backs Sesar Extension to 2024

The European Union Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the final act extending the life of the ATM joint undertaking this summer.

Ukraine Airlines Launches First Service to U.S.

Ukraine International Airlines now flies transatlantic service between Kiev and New York.

Azul To Go International in 2015 with Airbus Widebodies

Azul Brazilian Airlines plans to fly to the U.S. early next year.

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.

Chinese Pilots Demand Pay Parity with Expats

Pilots flying for Air China complain that their foreign colleagues earn more and draw more desirable flight schedules.

Aviation Groups Urge Congress To Fund Contract Towers in FY2015

$149 million was allocated for the contract tower program in Fiscal Year 2014.

Index: Airlines Score Low in Passenger Satisfaction

U.S. Academy Helps China Fill Its Huge Pilot Training Gap

Rigorous screening and an emphasis on English language are proving valuable in preparing China's next generation of airline pilots.

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.

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