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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Russian MRO Set to Make Parts for Western-built Aircraft

No international mechanism exists to prohibit the manufacture of Boeing and Airbus parts by Russia’s A-Technics.

Regulations and Government

January 5, 2023

EU Countries Join Moves to Re-start Covid Measures for China

European countries agree to a coordinated response to the Covid crisis in China.

Airlines

January 5, 2023

Air Cargo Faces Mixed 2023 in a ‘Cooling’ Market

An increase in freighter deliveries and a further return of belly capacity on passenger aircraft appears likely to cause a considerable capacity inflow.

Aircraft

January 4, 2023

Eurocontrol Calls 2022 a ‘Bounceback’ Year, Sees 2025 Recovery

Europe saw air traffic increase to 83 percent of 2019 levels at the end of last year.

Airlines

January 3, 2023

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Bombardier Showcases CSeries Flight Deck at Dubai 2011

Bombardier Showcases CSeries Flight Deck at Dubai 2011

Avionics

November 7, 2011

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French BEA Concurs with NTSB on Gaps in ET Max Crash Report

France’s BEA joins call for Ethiopian authorities to amend final report on the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max.

Accidents

January 3, 2023

NTSB Cites Major Gaps in Ethiopian Final Report on Max Crash

Final report into the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 fails to sufficiently consider flight crew performance, according to U.S. authorities.

Accidents

December 28, 2022

Hydrogen Demonstrator Flights Set To Start in the New Year

ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen plan to fly their respective hydrogen-powered regional airliners early next year.

Aircraft

December 28, 2022

Contracts To Grow Embraer's Macon Mx Facility

Two contracts with Envoy Air and JSX call for the addition of three heavy maintenance lines at Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services in Macon, Georgia.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 27, 2022

Textron Announces First Airline Order for SkyCourier

Mexico's startup regional airline Aerus has placed an order for two Cessna 408 SkyCourier and four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop singles.

Aircraft

December 27, 2022

Southwest Airlines Struggles To Normalize Stricken Ops

After a schedule meltdown triggered by winter storms over the Christmas holiday weekend, Southwest Airlines slashed two-thirds of its flights.

Airlines

December 27, 2022

Ukraine Crisis and Engine Overhaul Delays Challenge AirBaltic

AirBaltic has shifted its business model in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while also dealing with delays in maintaining engines for its A220s.

Airlines

December 22, 2022

Appropriations Deal Eases Boeing's Max Cert Burden

An amendment to the U.S. Congress's Appropriations Bill does away with a requirement for a crew alerting system upgrade for the Max 7 and Max 10 airliners.

Aircraft

December 20, 2022

Pratt & Whitney Runs First Hybrid-Electric Engine Ground Test

Pratt & Whitney, along with sister company Collins, prepare for flight testing of the first hybrid-electric propulsion system on a Dash 8 aircraft in 2024.

Aircraft

December 20, 2022

Aviation Climate Taskforce Will Fund Decarbonization Projects

Ten major airlines are backing a not-for-profit group deploying funds to accelerate research and development projects aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Airlines

December 20, 2022

Mesa Switches Regional Alliance From American to United

Mesa Airlines is ending its 30-year partnership with American Airlines and will redeploy its CRJ-900 fleet to fly regional routes for United Express.

Aircraft

December 19, 2022

Fadec Alliance Tapped for Sustainable Engine Program

The Fadec Alliance joint venture will develop engine controls for the CFM International RISE turbine engine demonstrator program.

Engines

December 16, 2022

SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go

New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.

Environment

December 15, 2022

Air New Zealand Signals Next Steps To Decarbonize Fleet

The carrier plans to acquire up to 23 electric or hybrid-electric aircraft and is now working with four manufacturers to replace turboprop commuters.

Aircraft

December 15, 2022

EASA Publishes Cabin Crew Training Guidelines

EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.

December 15, 2022

Boom Supersonic Outlines Its Own Engine Design

Taking on a huge risk to the Overture supersonic airliner program, Boom Supersonic has elected to design and build its own turbine engine.

Aircraft

December 14, 2022