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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Boeing To Buy Vought’s Interest in Global Aeronautica

Boeing announced today it has agreed to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries’ interest in Global Aeronautica, the South Carolina fuselage subassembly facilit

March 28, 2008

Neeleman To Launch Brazilian Airline with Embraer 195s

David Neeleman’s new Brazilian airline venture appeared to have taken a giant leap toward fruition today, as Embraer announced that the JetBlue founder sig

March 27, 2008

ANA Order Launches Mitsubishi RJ

Japan’s All Nippon Airways today placed a launch order for 15 Mitsubishi Regional Jets.

Aircraft

March 27, 2008

Natca Chief Calls for More Scrutiny of FAA’s NextGen

“We believe that Congress should call for an immediate, comprehensive evaluation of NextGen, before additional funds to implement it are expended,” Natca p

ATC

March 27, 2008

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Britain’s NATS wants to pare lateral separation

Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is stepping up operating trials aimed at making greater use of both en route and terminal area airspace.

ATC

March 26, 2008

NATA wants longer DRVSM phase-in period

NATA has asked the FAA for a longer phase-in period for implementing domestic reduced vertical separation minimums (DRVSM) in 2004 due to economic and oper

ATC

March 26, 2008

American in talks to sell regional unit

American Airlines has entered negotiations to sell its Executive Airlines subsidiary to St.

March 25, 2008

Delay follows Embraer 170 first flight

Brazil’s Embraer staged perhaps its most anticipated achievement since the introduction of the 50-seat ERJ-145 when on February 19 the 70-seat Embraer 170

Aircraft

March 25, 2008

Most pilots wouldn't carry guns in cockpit

Nearly two out of three pilots do not believe guns should be carried in the cockpit, according to an informal survey done recently by NBAA.

March 25, 2008

FAA Shortens ATC Hiring Process

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

ATC

March 25, 2008

Sabena Successor Named SN Brussels Airlines

The successor to Belgium’s Sabena Airlines unveiled its new name last month as talks continued between shareholders in Sabena regional subsidiary Delta Air

Aircraft

March 25, 2008

GAMA Frets Over Ultra-wideband Approval

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association expressed “grave concern” about the Federal Communications Commission’s decision last month authorizing oper

ATC

March 25, 2008

Bombardier Taps Budding Mideast RJ Market

Bombardier Regional Aircraft’s Middle East sales force saw years of persistence bear fruit this month as the company landed a firm order for six CRJ900s fr

Aircraft

March 24, 2008

PSA Takes First CRJs, Plans Service Entry Next Month

Wholly owned US Airways subsidiary PSA Airlines expects to begin its transition to an all-regional-jet fleet with the launch of service next month using ne

March 19, 2008

Mesaba May Soon Lose Avro RJ Flying

Northwest Airlines is considering exercising its right to terminate the Avro RJ85 agreement under which Mesaba leases and operates 36 of the four-engine je

March 19, 2008

Vertex To Cease Beech 1900 Maintenance

The company at the center of a continuing probe into the January crash of an Air Midwest Beech 1900 in Charlotte, N.C., will stop performing maintenance fo

March 19, 2008

Air Wisconsin Inks New Deals with United

A new 11-year code-share contract between Air Wisconsin and United Airlines went into full effect last month, after a U.S.

March 19, 2008

Mesa does UAL’s bidding with move to absorb ACA

It didn’t take long for Mesa Air Group’s seemingly innocuous new code-share deal with United Airlines to raise far wider implications, as Mesa chairman and

March 19, 2008

Lugano’s new steep approach halts Saab 2000 operations

Swiss authorities have implemented plans for a six-degree approach angle at Lugano Agno Airport, effectively banning the airplane most frequently used ther

March 19, 2008

ERJ-135 gets LCY nod

Embraer’s 37-seat ERJ-135 regional jet last month won JAA approval to fly the steep approach into London City Airport.

Aircraft

March 19, 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

Boeing To Buy Vought’s Interest in Global Aeronautica

Boeing announced today it has agreed to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries’ interest in Global Aeronautica, the South Carolina fuselage subassembly facilit

Neeleman To Launch Brazilian Airline with Embraer 195s

David Neeleman’s new Brazilian airline venture appeared to have taken a giant leap toward fruition today, as Embraer announced that the JetBlue founder sig

ANA Order Launches Mitsubishi RJ

Japan’s All Nippon Airways today placed a launch order for 15 Mitsubishi Regional Jets.

Natca Chief Calls for More Scrutiny of FAA’s NextGen

“We believe that Congress should call for an immediate, comprehensive evaluation of NextGen, before additional funds to implement it are expended,” Natca p

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Britain’s NATS wants to pare lateral separation

Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is stepping up operating trials aimed at making greater use of both en route and terminal area airspace.

NATA wants longer DRVSM phase-in period

NATA has asked the FAA for a longer phase-in period for implementing domestic reduced vertical separation minimums (DRVSM) in 2004 due to economic and oper

American in talks to sell regional unit

American Airlines has entered negotiations to sell its Executive Airlines subsidiary to St.

Delay follows Embraer 170 first flight

Brazil’s Embraer staged perhaps its most anticipated achievement since the introduction of the 50-seat ERJ-145 when on February 19 the 70-seat Embraer 170

Most pilots wouldn't carry guns in cockpit

Nearly two out of three pilots do not believe guns should be carried in the cockpit, according to an informal survey done recently by NBAA.

FAA Shortens ATC Hiring Process

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

Sabena Successor Named SN Brussels Airlines

The successor to Belgium’s Sabena Airlines unveiled its new name last month as talks continued between shareholders in Sabena regional subsidiary Delta Air

GAMA Frets Over Ultra-wideband Approval

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association expressed “grave concern” about the Federal Communications Commission’s decision last month authorizing oper

Bombardier Taps Budding Mideast RJ Market

Bombardier Regional Aircraft’s Middle East sales force saw years of persistence bear fruit this month as the company landed a firm order for six CRJ900s fr

PSA Takes First CRJs, Plans Service Entry Next Month

Wholly owned US Airways subsidiary PSA Airlines expects to begin its transition to an all-regional-jet fleet with the launch of service next month using ne

Mesaba May Soon Lose Avro RJ Flying

Northwest Airlines is considering exercising its right to terminate the Avro RJ85 agreement under which Mesaba leases and operates 36 of the four-engine je

Vertex To Cease Beech 1900 Maintenance

The company at the center of a continuing probe into the January crash of an Air Midwest Beech 1900 in Charlotte, N.C., will stop performing maintenance fo

Air Wisconsin Inks New Deals with United

A new 11-year code-share contract between Air Wisconsin and United Airlines went into full effect last month, after a U.S.

Mesa does UAL’s bidding with move to absorb ACA

It didn’t take long for Mesa Air Group’s seemingly innocuous new code-share deal with United Airlines to raise far wider implications, as Mesa chairman and

Lugano’s new steep approach halts Saab 2000 operations

Swiss authorities have implemented plans for a six-degree approach angle at Lugano Agno Airport, effectively banning the airplane most frequently used ther

ERJ-135 gets LCY nod

Embraer’s 37-seat ERJ-135 regional jet last month won JAA approval to fly the steep approach into London City Airport.

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