Air Transport

Embraer to Offer Interim E-Jet Improvement before G2

Embraer plans to improve the fuel burn and other characteristics of the E-Jets before the G2 comes to market.

Norwegian Signs Firm Order for 100 Neos

NAS has confirmed its order for 100 A320neos.

AIN Blog: Proposed Delta Scope Clause Could Break the Back of Small-RJ Fleets

A proposed new scope clause at Delta Air Lines would slash 50-seat jet fleets among Delta Connection carriers.

AIN Blog: Rockwell Collins CEO Urges New Approach to NextGen

Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones is not overly optimistic about the prospects of achieving NextGen.

EASA Poised To Settle on A380 Fix

Airbus expects to conclude talks soon with EASA over a permanent fix for cracked rib feet in A380 wings.

Air India Looks To Save Face and Cash after 787 Delivery Cancellation

Air India's cancellation of the first 787 delivery is intended to apply pressure to win increased compensation from Boeing for delivery delays

UK Politicians Demand Tougher EASA Rules on Duty Limits

The UK parliament's transport committee says that proposed EASA flight duty rules are less safe than existing rules in some instances

U.S., EC Align on Cargo Security Rules

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Commission agreed on June 1 to recognize each other’s air cargo security regimes.

EC225 Ditches Safely in North Sea, Probe Centers on Gearbox

FDR from Destroyed Superjet Found

Indonesian crews have found the FDR from the SSJ100 that crashed on May 9.

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.