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.

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

United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner

Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner

Airlines

April 24, 2025

FAA Sees Results from Targeting Hotspot Airports

Acting FAA Administrator Rocheleau highlighted areas that still need work

Safety

April 23, 2025

FAA To Roll Out More Reliable Notam Service in September

Service will be housed on the cloud with more flexibility and resiliency

Regulations and Government

April 22, 2025

Thoma Bravo Buying Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions

Deal includes Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways

Operations

April 22, 2025

Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short

U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 22, 2025

FAA Shifts to OCONUS Graphical Weather Forecasts

New forecasts offer detailed weather insights

Operations

April 17, 2025

JSfirm and NAAA Partner on Job Access

New partnership supports access to aviation careers

Training and Workforce

April 16, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Launches VIP Charter Flight Division

East African carrier has taken delivery of a Boeing Business Jet

Charter & Fractional

April 16, 2025

CGI Expands Virtual Flight Data Recorder Initiative

Virtual FDR is a cloud-based alternative to traditional “black box” units

Safety

April 15, 2025

U.S. SAF Market To Hit $7 Billion by 2030

Study predicts a nearly sevenfold growth

Environment

April 15, 2025

TrustFlight Rolls Out Specialized Training Division

Classes are offered through workshops and modular virtual sessions

Training and Workforce

April 15, 2025

FAA SAFO Warns Air Carriers of Visual Approach Risks

Agency stresses use of ‘unable’ when clearances reduce safety margins

Safety

April 14, 2025

Aura Aero Appoints Dealers for Light Aircraft Family

Companies with territories spanning Scandinavia to Italy will also market VIP versions

Aircraft

April 10, 2025

Collins Demonstrates Airliner Cabin Seating Improvements

Operators now have more options to upgrade existing Pinnacle seats

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 8, 2025

AirFi Introduces In-flight AI Travel Assistant at AIX

WingMan offers real-time itinerary planning onboard

Cabin Interior and Electronics

April 7, 2025

Airbus Boosts A220 Output with Mirabel Delivery Center

European aerospace group produces narrowbodies in both Canada and the U.S.

Airlines

April 3, 2025