Air Transport

EASA Poised To Settle on A380 Fix

Airbus expects to conclude talks soon with EASA over a permanent fix for cracked rib feet in A380 wings.

Air India Looks To Save Face and Cash after 787 Delivery Cancellation

Air India's cancellation of the first 787 delivery is intended to apply pressure to win increased compensation from Boeing for delivery delays

UK Politicians Demand Tougher EASA Rules on Duty Limits

The UK parliament's transport committee says that proposed EASA flight duty rules are less safe than existing rules in some instances

U.S., EC Align on Cargo Security Rules

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Commission agreed on June 1 to recognize each other’s air cargo security regimes.

EC225 Ditches Safely in North Sea, Probe Centers on Gearbox

FDR from Destroyed Superjet Found

Indonesian crews have found the FDR from the SSJ100 that crashed on May 9.

Airline MROs Feel Squeeze but Still See Opportunity In India

Shrinking fleets at struggling Indian carriers such as Kingfisher have squeezed revenues for MRO providers

Ethiopian Airlines Blazes African Trail

Ethiopian Airlines is setting a new standard for service in Africa.

FAA Acknowledges 'Errors' in Promulgating Duty Rule

The FAA has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily suspend a lawsuit challenging the exclusion of cargo airlines from its new pilot duty rule.

Atlanta Airport Opens New International Terminal

The world’s busiest airport in terms of overall passenger traffic has a new international terminal.

U.S. Regional Carriers Face Multiple Challenges as They Gather for Convention

Pilot shortages, rising costs and new rules are creating yet more headaches for regional airlines.

Former TSA Head Criticizes “Broken” Aviation Security System

Kip Hawley criticizes the U.S. security system for an 'unhealthy' separation between authorities and passengers.

Emirates Plans Time-based Operations at Dubai International

Avtech Sweden is assisting Emirates Airline in developing time-based operations into Dubai International Airport.