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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London City Airport Cleared To Add More Pax Capacity

UK government decision is unlikely to benefit business aviation

Airports

August 20, 2024

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

Airbus Completes 500th U.S.-built Airliner in Alabama

A321neo narrowbody aircraft will be delivered to Delta Air Lines

Aircraft

August 9, 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

Videos

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

Boeing's 777X Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow

Boeing's 777X Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 16, 2023

More Articles

Stepping Up Safety with Competency-based Training

While taking root with airlines, competency-based training is relatively novel in the business aviation sector

Training and Workforce

August 1, 2024

Spate of Runway Safety Incidents Sparks Avionics Innovation

Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events

Safety

July 26, 2024

Study Says Farnborough Airport Is an Economic Plus

The airport generates nearly £2 billion to the UK economy each year

Airports

July 25, 2024

Hexagon launches new automated quality inspection system

The goal is to ramp up production and bring down costs

Training and Workforce

July 25, 2024

Ryanair to Use Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 EFB

The Boeing electronic flight bag solution will support the low-cost carrier’s 737NG and Max fleet

Airlines

July 25, 2024

Airbus's A321XLR Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow

The narrowbody airliner has received EASA type certification.

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Deutsche Aircraft Starts Building the First D328eco

A “robust” supply chain keeps program on schedule

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Freebird Airlines Becomes RTX's First Ascentia Customer in Turkey

Ascentia software platform provides predictive maintenance solutions

Maintenance and Modifications

July 24, 2024

Seaplane Asia Signs For 4 Jekta PHA-ZE 100 Seaplanes

The first PHZ-ZE 100 aircraft are set to be delivered in 2030

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

Embraer Secures Contracts to Improve Brazilian ATC

$17 million deal aim to modernize air traffic control centers

ATC

July 24, 2024

Airbus Invests in LanzaJet to Ramp Up SAF Production

LanzaJet utilizes proprietary alcohol-to-SAF process technology

Environment

July 24, 2024

EVA Air Selects GEnx Engines to Power Additional Boeing 787s

The Taiwanese airline already operates 15 GEnx-powered 787s

Airlines

July 24, 2024

GKN Ups Commitment to Airbus' Sustainable Wing Project

SusWingS is aiming to develop a new generation, greener aircraft wing

Environment

July 24, 2024

ATR Scores Turboprop Order From Air Tahiti

Air Tahiti buys four ATR 72-600s and extends maintenance agreement

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

Satena Orders Eight DHC-6 Twin Otter Aircraft

Satena operates in remote areas of Colombia

Aircraft

July 24, 2024

FAA, Controllers Reach Agreement on Fatigue Mitigation

Agreement covers overtime limits, mandatory time off between shifts, and education

ATC

July 24, 2024