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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Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up

With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce

ATC

May 1, 2024

If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work

AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck

Safety

May 1, 2024

Cockpit Video Recorder Mandates Remain Elusive

Lawmakers once again decline to require cameras in airline cockpits

Regulations and Government

May 1, 2024

Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill

The Senate will consider the bill first

Regulations and Government

April 30, 2024

Videos

Airliners Amaze Flying Display Crowds With Agile Maneuvers

Airliners Amaze Flying Display Crowds With Agile Maneuvers

Aircraft

July 15, 2014

Embraer Unveils New Cabin Concept for the E-Jet Family

Embraer Unveils New Cabin Concept for the E-Jet Family

Aircraft

July 14, 2014

Boeing's new 787-9 Dreamliner Enters Service

Boeing's new 787-9 Dreamliner Enters Service

Aircraft

July 14, 2014

Bombardier Showcases CSeries Flight Deck at Dubai 2011

Bombardier Showcases CSeries Flight Deck at Dubai 2011

Avionics

November 7, 2011

More Articles

House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill

House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10

Regulations and Government

April 29, 2024

Sensors and AI Combine To Deal with Foreign Object Debris

FODetect system constantly scans for dangerous debris at airports

Safety

April 25, 2024

NTSB Chair Commends FAA Move To Improve Controller Rest

The changes to controller rest time could result in more mandatory overtime

ATC

April 22, 2024

AIA Calls for Passage of Tax Act with R&D Expensing Fix

A 2022 tax change altered the way businesses deduct R&D expenses

Regulations and Government

April 17, 2024

FAA Selects First Airports for New Runway Safety System

The SAI will depict airport surface traffic for controllers

Airports

April 16, 2024

Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens

EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns

Security

April 15, 2024

Brown, Inman Round Out Safety Board Slate

Brown will fill a board seat through 2026 and Inman through 2027

Regulations and Government

April 9, 2024

Rosen Aviation Gets Loud with In-seat Audio System

System will be demoed at AIX 2024

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 3, 2024

ExecuJet Australia Completes Global Express 20-year Check

Check involves removal of interior for access to inspection and testing of fuselage

Maintenance and Modifications

April 3, 2024

Mental Health ARC Outlines Means To Break Down Barriers

FAA said the work of the ARC is building on its priorities to support pilot mental health care

Safety

April 2, 2024

Alto Aviation Announces Retrofit System for Gulfstream G200

Retrofit replaces obsolete Honeywell or Collins cabin management systems

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 2, 2024

Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links

Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate

Regulations and Government

April 1, 2024

Hermeus Steps toward Hypersonic with Quarterhorse Mk 1

Quarterhorse Mk 1 will be the first Hermeus flying prototype

Aircraft

March 29, 2024

Reliance Aerotech Acquires Flight Crews Unlimited

Acquisition aims to expand staffing, direct recruitment services

Training and Workforce

March 28, 2024

Private Equity Group Buys UK Airframer Britten-Norman

New investment promised for the Islander family of utility aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 25, 2024

Boom Flies XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator

Precursor to the company’s planned Overture jet reaches major milestone

Aircraft

March 22, 2024