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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Easyjet To Test Volcanic Ash Detectors on Its Aircraft

UK carrier Easyjet is preparing to introduce a new cockpit system that could help its pilots avoid dangerous concentrations of volcanic ash.

June 4, 2010

Animal Airways Says It’s Really Taking Off

UK-headquartered Animal Airways said it has seen “impressive” growth so far this year compared with 2009.

June 4, 2010

Dubai-based Air Charter Firm Assists in Gulf Oil Spill Response

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering of Dubai has coordinated several aircraft charters to New Orleans for BP and other responders in their effort to stem the oi

Charter & Fractional

June 4, 2010

Porter Aviation Postpones IPO

Toronto-based Porter Aviation Holdings announced this week that it has decided not to proceed with a proposed $120 million IPO due to unfavorable market co

June 3, 2010

Videos

Jeppesen Helps South African ATC Prepare for FIFA World Cup Air Traffic

Jeppesen is assisting Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa in its preparations for the influx of air traffic for the 2010 FIFA Worl

ATC

May 29, 2010

NTSB Issues Urgent Recommendations for GE CF6-45/50 Turbofans

The NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations to the FAA that pertain to th

Engines

May 29, 2010

ADS-B Activated in Philly

ADS-B, one of the cornerstones of the FAA’s ATC modernization plan known as NextGen, is operational in the Philadelphia area.

ATC

May 27, 2010

A30X and A320NEO Projects To Define Future Airbus Single-aisle Airliners

The single-aisle product strategy revealed this month by Airbus marks the first public move in what promises to be a fascinating duel with Boeing to provid

Aircraft

May 27, 2010

GKN Boss Pleasantly Surprised by Airliner Output

The aerospace industry has been more resilient than expected to the impact of the financial crisis and, as a consequence, the long-anticipated steep downtu

May 27, 2010

Regional Airlines Welcome Spotlight at Annual RAA Convention

One might forgive Regional Airline Association (RAA) president Roger Cohen for expressing what he called a certain “righteous indignation” on Tuesday after

May 27, 2010

EASA Plans Proposal for Non-OEM Parts Design and Manufacture

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) could, by year-end, publish proposals to clarify and simplify approval procedures covering design and production

Regulations and Government

May 27, 2010

Lufthansa Receives Its First Airbus A380, but the Airliner’s Delivery Rate Remains Behind Earlier Projections

Airbus did its best to show a brave face during the May 19 ceremony marking the delivery of the first <link news/single-news-page/article/airbus-delivers-l

May 27, 2010

Iraqi Airways Considers Bankruptcy To Beat Kuwait Reparations

The prospect of involuntarily bankruptcy is all too real for many airlines around the world.

May 27, 2010

Porter to go public

Toronto-based Bombardier Q400 operator Porter Airlines plans to issue a $120 million initial public offering as it prepares for expected competition from A

May 27, 2010

Jazz Air finalizes deal for 15 Q400 turboprops

With conversion of an MOU signed in February, Bombardier last month inked a firm contract with Air Canada regional partner Jazz Air covering 15 Q400 turbop

May 27, 2010

More CRJs Grace Russian Skies

Ak Bars Aero of Bugulma, Tatarstan, officially became the fourth Russian company to launch operations with Bombardier CRJ regional jets when it began opera

May 27, 2010

Lot To Operate Embraer E195s

Embraer has signed a contract with Lot Polish Airlines to convert firm orders on four E175s to the same number of E195s.

Aircraft

May 27, 2010

ExpressJet Names New CEO

Houston-based ExpressJet has named Thomas Hanley its new president and CEO.

May 27, 2010

FAA Mandates Aircraft ADS-B ‘Out’ Equipage by 2020

Today the FAA issued a final rule to require installation of ADS-B “Out” equipment by 2020 for aircraft flying in Class A, B and C airspace, essentially ma

ATC

May 27, 2010

FAA Proposes Fine against Chautauqua

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $348,000 civil penalty against Republic Airways subsidiary Chautauqua Airlines for its alleged failure t

May 27, 2010

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

Easyjet To Test Volcanic Ash Detectors on Its Aircraft

UK carrier Easyjet is preparing to introduce a new cockpit system that could help its pilots avoid dangerous concentrations of volcanic ash.

Animal Airways Says It’s Really Taking Off

UK-headquartered Animal Airways said it has seen “impressive” growth so far this year compared with 2009.

Dubai-based Air Charter Firm Assists in Gulf Oil Spill Response

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering of Dubai has coordinated several aircraft charters to New Orleans for BP and other responders in their effort to stem the oi

Porter Aviation Postpones IPO

Toronto-based Porter Aviation Holdings announced this week that it has decided not to proceed with a proposed $120 million IPO due to unfavorable market co

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Jeppesen Helps South African ATC Prepare for FIFA World Cup Air Traffic

Jeppesen is assisting Air Traffic &amp; Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa in its preparations for the influx of air traffic for the 2010 FIFA Worl

NTSB Issues Urgent Recommendations for GE CF6-45/50 Turbofans

The NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations to the FAA that pertain to th

ADS-B Activated in Philly

ADS-B, one of the cornerstones of the FAA’s ATC modernization plan known as NextGen, is operational in the Philadelphia area.

A30X and A320NEO Projects To Define Future Airbus Single-aisle Airliners

The single-aisle product strategy revealed this month by Airbus marks the first public move in what promises to be a fascinating duel with Boeing to provid

GKN Boss Pleasantly Surprised by Airliner Output

The aerospace industry has been more resilient than expected to the impact of the financial crisis and, as a consequence, the long-anticipated steep downtu

Regional Airlines Welcome Spotlight at Annual RAA Convention

One might forgive Regional Airline Association (RAA) president Roger Cohen for expressing what he called a certain “righteous indignation” on Tuesday after

EASA Plans Proposal for Non-OEM Parts Design and Manufacture

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) could, by year-end, publish proposals to clarify and simplify approval procedures covering design and production

Lufthansa Receives Its First Airbus A380, but the Airliner’s Delivery Rate Remains Behind Earlier Projections

Airbus did its best to show a brave face during the May 19 ceremony marking the delivery of the first <link news/single-news-page/article/airbus-delivers-l

Iraqi Airways Considers Bankruptcy To Beat Kuwait Reparations

The prospect of involuntarily bankruptcy is all too real for many airlines around the world.

Porter to go public

Toronto-based Bombardier Q400 operator Porter Airlines plans to issue a $120 million initial public offering as it prepares for expected competition from A

Jazz Air finalizes deal for 15 Q400 turboprops

With conversion of an MOU signed in February, Bombardier last month inked a firm contract with Air Canada regional partner Jazz Air covering 15 Q400 turbop

More CRJs Grace Russian Skies

Ak Bars Aero of Bugulma, Tatarstan, officially became the fourth Russian company to launch operations with Bombardier CRJ regional jets when it began opera

Lot To Operate Embraer E195s

Embraer has signed a contract with Lot Polish Airlines to convert firm orders on four E175s to the same number of E195s.

ExpressJet Names New CEO

Houston-based ExpressJet has named Thomas Hanley its new president and CEO.

FAA Mandates Aircraft ADS-B ‘Out’ Equipage by 2020

Today the FAA issued a final rule to require installation of ADS-B “Out” equipment by 2020 for aircraft flying in Class A, B and C airspace, essentially ma

FAA Proposes Fine against Chautauqua

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $348,000 civil penalty against Republic Airways subsidiary Chautauqua Airlines for its alleged failure t

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Jeppesen is assisting Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa in its preparations for the influx of air traffic for the 2010 FIFA Worl