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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TSA Blunder Forces Eagle To Ground Embraers

American Eagle had to ground nine Embraer ERJ regional jets at Chicago O’Hare Airport on August 19 after a TSA officer used the airplanes’ total air temper

August 20, 2008

CRJ1000 first flight expected early next month

An integration fault in the Bombardier CRJ1000’s fly-by-wire rudder control system has forced the company to install a software revision in the flying prot

Aircraft

August 19, 2008

Standard Aero Breaks Ground on new CF34 Facility

Turbine engine overhauler Standard Aero on Thursday celebrated the ground-breaking of a new 80,000-sq-ft facility at its Winnipeg, Canada headquarters.

Engines

August 13, 2008

TSA Access Protocols Enacted for GOP Convention

Holders of DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) clearances will be permitted to operate through the temporary flight restriction (TFR) areas surrou

ATC

August 12, 2008

Videos

Riding the rocket

Is there a pilot alive whose pulse has not raced upon seeing Concorde’s lithe shape part the sky? Of the many airliner cockpit rides I have been fortunate

Aircraft

August 11, 2008

Media is better source for TFR areas

Warning that TFRs should be expected for any Presidential and Vice Presidential visits, NBAA is encouraging its members to monitor media reports of planned

ATC

August 11, 2008

Avionics Update: Transportation Department begins audit of FAA's Nexcom project

The DOT last month began a top-to-bottom audit of the FAA’s next-generation air-to-ground communications (Nexcom) program that is closely scrutinizin

ATC

August 11, 2008

FAA roadmap calls for gradual introduction of Rnav and RNP

The FAA has released a “roadmap” for performance-based navigation that would enable pilots to use Rnav and RNP (required navigation performance) procedures

ATC

August 11, 2008

Regionals Update: Air Deccan launches ATR 42 service

India’s Air Deccan operated its inaugural revenue flight with one of six 48-seat ATR 42-320s on August 25, between its home city of Bangalore and Hubli, in

Aircraft

August 11, 2008

SkyWest adds US Airways code share

The trend toward consolidation and alliances among major airlines may concern some in the Justice Department, but it hasn’t restricted opportunities for re

August 11, 2008

Regionals Update: Caribbean consolidation effort under way

Struggling Caribbean regional airline Liat and fellow money-losing international carrier BWIA will form the basis of a new West Indian airline under a plan

August 11, 2008

Regionals Update: Midlands' duo to go solo

The former Maersk Air, reconstituted in a management buyout in June and renamed Duo, announced last month that it has severed its relationship with British

August 11, 2008

Profit-leader ACA builds its case for new low-fare venture

During a quarter in which all the big publicly traded regional airlines turned a handsome profit, it came as little surprise that Atlantic Coast Airlines l

August 11, 2008

Embraer 170 soldiers on toward November approval

Brazil’s Embraer remains firmly on target for November certification of its much-heralded but delay-prone Embraer 170, according to company vice president

Aircraft

August 11, 2008

Second Embraer 175 flies

The second Embraer 175 prototype flew its maiden mission on August 7, marking the resumption of a comparatively short flight-test program scheduled to last

Aircraft

August 11, 2008

Battle lines drawn in ATC privatization fight

Although Congress is on its annual summer vacation, the battle over privatization of ATC continued at press time.

ATC

August 11, 2008

Updated GE FMS equips future 737s

Beginning this October, new-build Boeing 737 jetliners will use GE Aviation Systems flight-management system (FMS) update 10.8 software.

August 5, 2008

"Tailored" arrivals reduce fuel and cut emissions

Boeing and its partners in industry and government accomplished significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during recent tests

ATC

August 5, 2008

Washington Report: NATA questions domestic RVSM costs

The National Air Transportation Association said in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that the FAA has failed to take into account the

ATC

August 5, 2008

Mitsubishi MRJ90 to fly in 2011

Mitsubishi will fly its new 86- to 96-passenger MRJ90 for the first time in 2011, the Japanese industrial giant said here.

Aircraft

August 5, 2008

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

TSA Blunder Forces Eagle To Ground Embraers

American Eagle had to ground nine Embraer ERJ regional jets at Chicago O’Hare Airport on August 19 after a TSA officer used the airplanes’ total air temper

CRJ1000 first flight expected early next month

An integration fault in the Bombardier CRJ1000’s fly-by-wire rudder control system has forced the company to install a software revision in the flying prot

Standard Aero Breaks Ground on new CF34 Facility

Turbine engine overhauler Standard Aero on Thursday celebrated the ground-breaking of a new 80,000-sq-ft facility at its Winnipeg, Canada headquarters.

TSA Access Protocols Enacted for GOP Convention

Holders of DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) clearances will be permitted to operate through the temporary flight restriction (TFR) areas surrou

Videos

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Riding the rocket

Is there a pilot alive whose pulse has not raced upon seeing Concorde’s lithe shape part the sky? Of the many airliner cockpit rides I have been fortunate

Media is better source for TFR areas

Warning that TFRs should be expected for any Presidential and Vice Presidential visits, NBAA is encouraging its members to monitor media reports of planned

Avionics Update: Transportation Department begins audit of FAA's Nexcom project

The DOT last month began a top-to-bottom audit of the FAA’s next-generation air-to-ground communications (Nexcom) program that is closely scrutinizin

FAA roadmap calls for gradual introduction of Rnav and RNP

The FAA has released a “roadmap” for performance-based navigation that would enable pilots to use Rnav and RNP (required navigation performance) procedures

Regionals Update: Air Deccan launches ATR 42 service

India’s Air Deccan operated its inaugural revenue flight with one of six 48-seat ATR 42-320s on August 25, between its home city of Bangalore and Hubli, in

SkyWest adds US Airways code share

The trend toward consolidation and alliances among major airlines may concern some in the Justice Department, but it hasn’t restricted opportunities for re

Regionals Update: Caribbean consolidation effort under way

Struggling Caribbean regional airline Liat and fellow money-losing international carrier BWIA will form the basis of a new West Indian airline under a plan

Regionals Update: Midlands' duo to go solo

The former Maersk Air, reconstituted in a management buyout in June and renamed Duo, announced last month that it has severed its relationship with British

Profit-leader ACA builds its case for new low-fare venture

During a quarter in which all the big publicly traded regional airlines turned a handsome profit, it came as little surprise that Atlantic Coast Airlines l

Embraer 170 soldiers on toward November approval

Brazil’s Embraer remains firmly on target for November certification of its much-heralded but delay-prone Embraer 170, according to company vice president

Second Embraer 175 flies

The second Embraer 175 prototype flew its maiden mission on August 7, marking the resumption of a comparatively short flight-test program scheduled to last

Battle lines drawn in ATC privatization fight

Although Congress is on its annual summer vacation, the battle over privatization of ATC continued at press time.

Updated GE FMS equips future 737s

Beginning this October, new-build Boeing 737 jetliners will use GE Aviation Systems flight-management system (FMS) update 10.8 software.

"Tailored" arrivals reduce fuel and cut emissions

Boeing and its partners in industry and government accomplished significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during recent tests

Washington Report: NATA questions domestic RVSM costs

The National Air Transportation Association said in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that the FAA has failed to take into account the

Mitsubishi MRJ90 to fly in 2011

Mitsubishi will fly its new 86- to 96-passenger MRJ90 for the first time in 2011, the Japanese industrial giant said here.

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