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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Exelis To Provide NextGen Flight Data to ERAU for Academic Research

ATC

May 31, 2012

Airline MROs Feel Squeeze but Still See Opportunity In India

Shrinking fleets at struggling Indian carriers such as Kingfisher have squeezed revenues for MRO providers

Maintenance and Modifications

May 28, 2012

Ethiopian Airlines Blazes African Trail

Ethiopian Airlines is setting a new standard for service in Africa.

May 28, 2012

FAA Acknowledges 'Errors' in Promulgating Duty Rule

The FAA has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily suspend a lawsuit challenging the exclusion of cargo airlines from its new pilot duty rule.

Aircraft

May 28, 2012

Videos

Atlanta Airport Opens New International Terminal

The world’s busiest airport in terms of overall passenger traffic has a new international terminal.

Airports

May 28, 2012

U.S. Regional Carriers Face Multiple Challenges as They Gather for Convention

Pilot shortages, rising costs and new rules are creating yet more headaches for regional airlines.

Aircraft

May 28, 2012

Former TSA Head Criticizes “Broken” Aviation Security System

Kip Hawley criticizes the U.S. security system for an 'unhealthy' separation between authorities and passengers.

Security

May 21, 2012

Emirates Plans Time-based Operations at Dubai International

Avtech Sweden is assisting Emirates Airline in developing time-based operations into Dubai International Airport.

May 21, 2012

Air India Pilots Continue Brawl over 787 Flying

Striking Air India pilots have crippled the airline.

May 21, 2012

EADS Assesses Financial Damage of A380 Wing Defect

Cracks to A380 wing rib feet forced Airbus to take a one-time charge in the first quarter of $202 million.

May 21, 2012

FAA Updates ATC Handbook

ATC

May 21, 2012

Senate Votes To Extend Ex-Im Bank Guarantees for Another Three Years

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill extending the charter of the Ex-Im Bank.

May 16, 2012

AIN Blog: Russian Prestige on Trial in Superjet Investigation

Russia's civil aviation industry faces a crisis.

May 16, 2012

Qatar, Flexjet Ally to Offer Seamless Travel

May 15, 2012

Cambridge Airport Plans for Big Growth

May 15, 2012

Republic Agrees To Take Over Q400 Flying for Pinnacle

Republic Airlines will fly 32 Bombardier Q400s as United Express.

May 15, 2012

Cancellations Mar April Order Reports

Boeing and Airbus suffered significant order cancellations in April

Aircraft

May 14, 2012

Reforms Proposed for U.S. Ex-Im Bank Garner Multilateral Support

The House of Representatives passed a bill to extend the charter of the Ex-Im Bank.

May 14, 2012

Aeromexico Expands with U.S. Destinations

Aeromexico will begin service this month between Mexico City and Washington, D.C., its 16th U.S. destination.

May 14, 2012

Superjet Crash Threatens Fragile Prestige of Russian Industry

The crash of a Superjet 100 in Indonesia could undermine the prestige of the Russian airliner industry.

Accidents

May 14, 2012

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

Exelis To Provide NextGen Flight Data to ERAU for Academic Research

Airline MROs Feel Squeeze but Still See Opportunity In India

Shrinking fleets at struggling Indian carriers such as Kingfisher have squeezed revenues for MRO providers

Ethiopian Airlines Blazes African Trail

Ethiopian Airlines is setting a new standard for service in Africa.

FAA Acknowledges 'Errors' in Promulgating Duty Rule

The FAA has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily suspend a lawsuit challenging the exclusion of cargo airlines from its new pilot duty rule.

Videos

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Atlanta Airport Opens New International Terminal

The world’s busiest airport in terms of overall passenger traffic has a new international terminal.

U.S. Regional Carriers Face Multiple Challenges as They Gather for Convention

Pilot shortages, rising costs and new rules are creating yet more headaches for regional airlines.

Former TSA Head Criticizes “Broken” Aviation Security System

Kip Hawley criticizes the U.S. security system for an 'unhealthy' separation between authorities and passengers.

Emirates Plans Time-based Operations at Dubai International

Avtech Sweden is assisting Emirates Airline in developing time-based operations into Dubai International Airport.

Air India Pilots Continue Brawl over 787 Flying

Striking Air India pilots have crippled the airline.

EADS Assesses Financial Damage of A380 Wing Defect

Cracks to A380 wing rib feet forced Airbus to take a one-time charge in the first quarter of $202 million.

FAA Updates ATC Handbook

FAA Updates ATC Handbook

Senate Votes To Extend Ex-Im Bank Guarantees for Another Three Years

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill extending the charter of the Ex-Im Bank.

AIN Blog: Russian Prestige on Trial in Superjet Investigation

Russia's civil aviation industry faces a crisis.

Qatar, Flexjet Ally to Offer Seamless Travel

Cambridge Airport Plans for Big Growth

Republic Agrees To Take Over Q400 Flying for Pinnacle

Republic Airlines will fly 32 Bombardier Q400s as United Express.

Cancellations Mar April Order Reports

Boeing and Airbus suffered significant order cancellations in April

Reforms Proposed for U.S. Ex-Im Bank Garner Multilateral Support

The House of Representatives passed a bill to extend the charter of the Ex-Im Bank.

Aeromexico Expands with U.S. Destinations

Aeromexico will begin service this month between Mexico City and Washington, D.C., its 16th U.S. destination.

Superjet Crash Threatens Fragile Prestige of Russian Industry

The crash of a Superjet 100 in Indonesia could undermine the prestige of the Russian airliner industry.

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