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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Duffy: FAA Still Needs $20B for ATC Modernization

DOT Secretary confident that he will get necessary funding

ATC

November 24, 2025

FAA’s Bedford: ATC Apps Key to Innovating Faster 

FAA is eyeing a four-layer system

ATC

November 24, 2025

U.S. Lawmakers Offer Bill To Protect ATC Ops During Shutdowns

Bipartisan bill was jointly introduced by leaders of House T&I Committee and aviation subcommittee

Regulations and Government

November 20, 2025

Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait at the Dubai Airshow

777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch.

Aircraft

November 20, 2025

Videos

Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.

Fuel

February 20, 2024

Airbus's A350-1000 Flies at Singapore Airshow

The ultra-long-haul airliner is flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.

Aircraft

February 20, 2024

China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow

The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.

Aircraft

February 19, 2024

Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners

Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.

Aircraft

November 21, 2023

More Articles

Dubai Airshow Opens with Massive UAE Flypast

A mix of the UAE's civil and defense aircraft showed off the variety of types in use by the country's military.

Aircraft

November 20, 2025

Emirates Adds to Backlog of Airbus A350-900 Orders

Dubai-based carrier is also focused on boosting SAF supplies

Airlines

November 19, 2025

FlyDubai Taps Boeing and Airbus For Narrowbody Fleet Growth

Low-cost carrier could add up to 300 Boeing 737s and A321s

Airlines

November 19, 2025

Libya's Buraq Air Plans to Renew Fleet With A320neos

The country's first private airline is trying to rebuild its scheduled route networkj

Airlines

November 19, 2025

Air Freight Group Orders Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft

Logistics specialist is launching a new electric air cargo operator called e-Smart Avia

Airlines

November 18, 2025

Riyadh Air Purchases Pair of CAE A321neo Simulators

CAE equipment is already training new Saudi carrier’s Boeing 787 crew

Training and Workforce

November 18, 2025

Etihad Boosts Widebody Fleet with Airbus A330/350 Deal

FlyDubai and Air Europa also signed new deals with Airbus in Dubai

Airlines

November 18, 2025

Comac Makes Dubai Airshow Debut

Chinese manufacturer looking to expand international reach

Aircraft

November 18, 2025

Embraer Urges Carriers to Tap Middle East Regional Growth

Smaller regional aircraft can help meet demand while keeping costs in check

Aircraft

November 18, 2025

African Carriers Expand Network with Boeing 737s

Boeing also announced deals with FlySafair, Air Sénégal and Gulf Air

Airlines

November 18, 2025

Collins Transforms Its Market Approach

Account executives will be single points of contact for customers

Training and Workforce

November 18, 2025

UAE Considers Implementing Mandatory SAF Blends

Executive committee analyzing impact of 1% uptake requirement

Sustainability and Environment

November 18, 2025

Lufthansa Technik Extends and Adds Support Agreements

MRO provider extends support for components and aircraft systems

Maintenance and Modifications

November 18, 2025

Qatar Airways Selects Collins Ascentia for 787s

Use of sensor data helps airline reduce unscheduled maintenance events and downtime

Maintenance and Modifications

November 18, 2025

Boeing Highlights Year of Restoring Customer Trust

“Boeing has been making quite a few changes,” commercial CEO says

Aircraft

November 18, 2025

FAA Lifts ATC Restrictions, General Aviation Bans

Staffing trigger events eased after federal government reopened

ATC

November 17, 2025