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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HAL and UAC Plot Indian Production of Russian SJ-100

Partners would bypass Western sanctions on the 100-seat regional jet

Aircraft

February 4, 2026

Vietjet Opts for More Pratt & Whitney GTF-Powered A321s

New agreement includes a 12-year maintenance plan

Engines

February 4, 2026

Tigerair Taiwan Pounces on A321neo deal

Low-cost carrier needs larger aircraft for high-demand routes

Airlines

February 4, 2026

Xiamen Books ST Engineering for Leap-1A Engine Support

Chinese carrier operates a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies

Maintenance and Modifications

February 4, 2026

Videos

New Aircraft and Flight Booking Technology Could Reinvent Regional Air Services

Startups are finding new ways to reintroduce regional air transport.

Aircraft

July 7, 2025

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

Competing against the Boeing 777, this airliner has a maximum capacity of 410 passengers.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

Embraer E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

The regional airliner can seat up to 146 passengers.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

ATR 72-600 Turboprop Regional Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show

Meant for short hops, this fuel efficient turboprop can maneuver with agility.

Aircraft

June 23, 2025

More Articles

Boeing Confident 777X Will Be Certified This Year

Upcoming widebody will help meet record-setting aircraft demand in southeast Asia

Aircraft

February 4, 2026

India's Mehair Orders Hybrid-electric Polaris Aircraft

Tidal Flight says 12-seat design could enter service in 2030

Aircraft

February 4, 2026

Embraer-Adani Alliance Targets Regional Aircraft

Recent MOU does not confirm which aircraft types might be made in India

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

Comac Signs Order for Six C909 Firefighters

Chinese OEM sets sights on Southeast Asian market with multiple aircraft variants

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

RTX Inks Services and Support Deals with APAC Airlines

Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney Canada announce agreements at Singapore Airshow

Maintenance and Modifications

February 3, 2026

Embraer Bullish on E-Jet Airliner Prospects in Asia-Pacific

Company counts five E-Jet customers in region and sees big potential for growth

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

Airbus Milestones Include Massive Order Backlog

Last year's deliveres included 793 airplanes, of which 278 were for Asia-Pacific airlines

Aircraft

February 3, 2026

CAE Adds 777X Simulator at Singapore Training Center

Investment expands training group's Boeing portfolio

Training and Workforce

February 3, 2026

FAA $12B Budget Passes as Govt Ends Partial Shutdown

FAA had temporarily furloughed 10,000 workers

Regulations and Government

February 3, 2026

JetNet iQ Survey To Be Renewed and Rebranded

After a 15-year run, it will continue under a new name

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 3, 2026

Air Cambodia Orders Up to 20 Boeing 737 Max Narrowbodies

Carrier is a new Boeing customer, placing its largest ever order

Airlines

February 3, 2026

Cebu Pacific Extends Pilot Training Agreement with CAE

CAE trains pilots for the Philippines carrier's Airbus and ATR fleets

Training and Workforce

February 3, 2026

RTX Pledges $139 Million for MRO Investments in Singapore

Collins and Pratt & Whitney ink deals with Singapore Economic Development Board

Maintenance and Modifications

February 3, 2026

Thales, Aireon Team To Improve Air Traffic Flows in Asia-Pacific

Companies providing free optimization tool to air navigation service providers in region

ATC

February 3, 2026

CFM Picks Singapore for RISE Engine Airport Trials

Ground tests will be done at either Changi or Seletar airports

Engines

February 2, 2026

AirBorneo Boosts Malaysian Regional Fleet with ATR Order

Five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s will be delivered between 2027 and 2029

Airlines

February 2, 2026