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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Lufthansa Technik Unveils ‘Smart’ Aircraft Tray Table with Touchscreen Tech

Hidden Touch Display makes the fold-up tray table an intelligent user interface.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 16, 2026

Private-equity Buy Leads to Layoffs at Jepp ForeFlight

Boeing sold its digital business to investor Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion

Avionics

January 15, 2026

Nearly 60K Aircraft Affected by Radio Altimeter Proposal

Units must withstand interference from wireless signals in neighboring radio bands

Regulations and Government

January 14, 2026

Klatt Works O2 Mask Head-Up Display Lets Pilot See in Smoky Cockpits

Pilots might be able to breathe during a smoke emergency, but landing is a problem if pilots can't see their instruments.

Avionics

January 9, 2026

Videos

How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.

Aircraft

February 28, 2025

As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck

2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.

Aircraft

August 12, 2024

Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings

An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.

Aircraft

August 6, 2024

Airbus's A321XLR Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow

The narrowbody airliner has received EASA type certification.

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

More Articles

Watchdog Cites Safety, ATC Updates as Top FAA Challenges

Safety was a common challenge across transportation modes

Safety

January 8, 2026

FAA Selects Collins, Indra for Radar Contracts

Plans call to replace up to 612 radars by June 2028

ATC

January 6, 2026

U.S. Military Action in Venezuela Raises Flight Ops Risk

Security experts advise business aviation clients to exercise extreme caution

Security

January 5, 2026

Expert Opinion: Taxiing Hazards and Letting Your Guard Down

Ground accidents all too common across operations

Safety

January 5, 2026

Researchers Tackle Fatigue In The Flight Deck

Pilot State Monitoring system monitors for sleep or drowsiness and issues alerts

Safety

January 2, 2026

AAR and Collins Extend Deicing Distribution Agreement

MRO provider serves general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense customers

Maintenance and Modifications

December 29, 2025

ROTOR Act Passes Senate, Would Close ADS-B Loopholes

Legislation would tighten exemptions for military aircraft to operate without ADS-B in the D.C. region

Regulations and Government

December 18, 2025

House Panel To Consider Supersonic, FAA Shutdown Funding Bills

Supersonic bill calls for FAA to issue new regs in a year

Regulations and Government

December 17, 2025

ForeFlight Cuts CFI Discount, Adds Referral Program

Up to 100% off is available to instructors when their students sign up

Avionics

December 16, 2025

Bedford Vows Continued Vigilance Regardless of NDAA

Bedford testifies before Congress for first time

Safety

December 16, 2025

Green Taxi Targets Hybrid-electric Airliner Taxiing By 2027

U.S. start-up has applied to the FAA for its first supplemental type certificate

Sustainability and Environment

December 16, 2025

Senators Move To Strike Measure Easing Military ADS-B Mandate

Sec 373 of the NDAA essentially reverts ADS-B requirements back to previous mandates

Regulations and Government

December 15, 2025

UrbanLink Preorders MD Aircraft’s eViator Electric Commuter

Letter of agreement covers 20 of the nine-seat aircraft

Aircraft

December 15, 2025

Critics Say NDAA Could Undermine D.C. Airspace Safety

Legislation would allow waivers for transponder use, and it doesn’t require ADS-B

Safety

December 11, 2025

Elevate(her) Group Expands Women’s Advocacy Mission

UK-based group has exhibited at airshows in Dubai and China

Training and Workforce

December 11, 2025

Boeing-backed Evio Launches Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner

Pratt & Whitney Canada is also supporting the program

Aircraft

December 11, 2025