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.
Aircraft
Boeing Ups Expected Demand for Commercial Airplanes
Market outlook calls for 44,000 new commercial jets by 2043
Aircraft
Harlow Aerostructures Bags Turkish Contracts at Farnborough
Turkish Aerospace and Harlow sign a letter of intent
Engines
Trent Engine Upgrades Cover Fuel Efficiency and Reliability
The A350-900's new Trent XWB-84 turbofans will burn 1% less fuel
Environment
Engine Makers and Aircraft Operators Grapple With Non-CO2 Emissions
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce among other seek to address issues like contrail formation
Engines
SR Technics Inducts First Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine
P&W expands MRO capacity for Geared Turbofan engines
Aircraft
Leap-powered Airbus A321XLR Wins EASA Type Certification
Powered by the CFM Leap-1A engines, the narrowbody airliner is ready for service entry
Engines
CFM Ramps Up Rise Open-fan Engine Testing
Noise and wind-tunnel tests on the new generation engine yield promising results
Aircraft
Green Regional Airliners Could Break the Market Mold
Several new hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft are in development
ATC
Groups Push Lawmakers To Up FAA's ATC Equipment Budget
Organizations say the aviation trust fund can support increased investment
Regulations and Government
Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry
Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
Safety
Boeing Insists It Is Making Progress On Safety and Program Delays
As the 737 Max safety saga continues, Boeing's Farnborough show presence is understated
Airports
Court Blocks Movement Cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
It is unclear whether the new Dutch government will pursue its predecessor's environmental policies
Security
New Protections Deployed Against Attacks On Navigation Systems
Russia and Iran are the main perpetrators of GPS jamming and spoofing attacks
Environment
Europe's SAF Market Poses Competitive Challenges For Airlines
Airlines face stiff challenges from the European Union's ReFuelEU policy
Training and Workforce
Lawmakers Keep Aviation Workforce Shortage Concerns in Central Focus
The House aviation subcommittee discussed the importance of implementing FAA reauthorization measures for workforce support
Regulations and Government
House Republicans Call for Review of Agency Actions in Wake of Chevron
Agencies were given a July 23 deadline to furnish a list of activities potentially affected by the Supreme Court Chevron decision
Regulations and Government
Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Safety
EASA Updates Guidance on Navigation System Interference
A safety information bulletin has been revised since the November 2023 edition
Safety
Opinion: Boeing Safety Charade Prompts NTSB Rebuke
Safety and quality assurance briefing leads to NTSB sanctions
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Look To Boost FAA Funding
Airport grants would increase to $4 billion in line with the FAA reauthorization bill
Airports
First Situational Awareness Systems Delivered in U.S.
The system captures ADS-B signals from aircraft and ground vehicles
Security
ICAO Issues Updated Global Aviation Security Plan
Implementation of security guidance will be audited by the UN agency
ATC
Flood Damage Disrupts Flights at Geneva Airport
Operations at the Swiss airport were limited to 70% on Wednesday afternoon
Regulations and Government
FAA's Part 380 Plans Receiving Mixed Reviews
NBAA questioned the rationale for a rulemaking while ALPA cheered
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Look To Tighten Cooperation
The regulatory authorities pledged to further collaboration in a range of areas
Safety
FAA and EASA Promise Closer Regulatory Collaboration
The air safety agencies recognized they need to keep pace with rapid technological change
Security
Security Leaders Assemble To Assess Overflight Risks
WORC 2024 will to mark the 10th anniversary of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17
Training and Workforce
Oklahoma City: The National Airspace System's 'Treasure'
The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is the intersection of all things aviation
Training and Workforce
How Talking to an Aviation Industry Peer Could Avert Mental Health Crises
MedAire and OdiliaClark have joined forces to make counseling available
