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.

Latest

CTT Systems to dry 787

Having been selected by Boeing to provide zonal-drying equipment for the new Model 787 airliner, Sweden’s CTT Systems (Stand W607) is keen also to supply h

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

Boeing hopes to bloody A380 with its 747-8s

As Airbus prepared to parade the A380 in Dubai, Boeing finally launched the Advanced 747 as a serious competitor.

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

Kingfisher to open Dubai sweepstakes with ATR 72 order

Here at the Dubai 2005 show today, India’s Kingfisher Airlines is expected to order 20 ATR 72-500s, and to take options on an additional 15 of the 68-seat

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

So what's new in the 747-8?

The General Electric GEnx turbofan is one of the two new engine families under development for the 787, but will be the sole option for the new 747, in a 6

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

Videos

Record-setting Boeing 777-200LR sets down in Dubai

The Boeing 777-200LR has arrived in Dubai, fresh from setting a new world distance record for a commercial airplane.

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

BAE Systems tests airliner missile protection system

BAE Systems has begun trials of its Jeteye laser-based system for protecting commercial airliners from man-portable missile attack.

December 11, 2006

Dahra To Open Spares Shop in Dubai

Oman-based regional aircraft spares supplier Dahra Logistics & Marketing is planning to open an office in Dubai next March to tap into the fast-growing

December 11, 2006

Iran is captive market for Tu-204

Tupolev’s Tu-204 airliner, which has drawn only modest orders in the past several years, has begun to make inroads in several new markets, including Iran.

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

Trade Embargo Stifles Rising Air Transport Demand in Iran

Over the next five years Iran needs some 140 new airliners, half of which would replace a largely outdated fleet.

December 11, 2006

Can the RRJ and the MS-21 change Russia’s civil fortunes?

This past August saw the seventh run of the Moscow Aviation and Space Exposition (MAKS).

December 11, 2006

GE, Emirates to test engines here

Two years after signing the deal at the 2003 Dubai airshow, Emirates Airline and General Electric are forging ahead with construction of a huge new engine

Engines

December 11, 2006

Airbus closing on 200 orders as A350 undergoes change

By the end of 2005, and perhaps even by the end of the show, Airbus expects to have booked commitments toward firm orders for 200 examples of the A350.

Aircraft

December 11, 2006

Congress blocks Loran turnoff

Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, loran has once more rebounded from attempts on its life.

ATC

December 8, 2006

Mesaba, Unions Reach Terms

Union leaders expected by the end of last month to tally the votes for or against proposed new labor contracts at Mesaba Airlines, which finally managed to

December 8, 2006

Embraer Seals Big Deal Down Under

Brisbane, Australia-based Virgin Blue placed a firm order last month for three Embraer E170s and 11 E190s, along with options on another six airplanes, giv

Aircraft

December 8, 2006

ANZ Orders Three More Q300s

Air New Zealand (ANZ) has converted options on three 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprops on behalf of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiary, Air Nels

Aircraft

December 8, 2006

Bombardier Named in Comair Suit

The family of one of the victims of the August 27 crash of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Ky., has amended its lawsuit to include charges that Bombardier

December 8, 2006

BA To Sell Regionals to Flybe

Exeter, UK-based Flybe has agreed to buy most of British Airways’ BA Connect subsidiary.

December 8, 2006

An-148 due for certification this month

Antonov expects its new An-148 regional jet to win CIS AP-25 certification this month and to deliver the first production example, built by Ukraine’s Avian

Aircraft

December 8, 2006

ALPA lambastes Mesa’s operations record

The Air Line Pilots Association last month issued a vote of no confidence in the management of Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group due to what union leadership ch

December 8, 2006

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.

Latest

CTT Systems to dry 787

Having been selected by Boeing to provide zonal-drying equipment for the new Model 787 airliner, Sweden’s CTT Systems (Stand W607) is keen also to supply h

Boeing hopes to bloody A380 with its 747-8s

As Airbus prepared to parade the A380 in Dubai, Boeing finally launched the Advanced 747 as a serious competitor.

Kingfisher to open Dubai sweepstakes with ATR 72 order

Here at the Dubai 2005 show today, India’s Kingfisher Airlines is expected to order 20 ATR 72-500s, and to take options on an additional 15 of the 68-seat

So what's new in the 747-8?

The General Electric GEnx turbofan is one of the two new engine families under development for the 787, but will be the sole option for the new 747, in a 6

Videos

More Articles

Record-setting Boeing 777-200LR sets down in Dubai

The Boeing 777-200LR has arrived in Dubai, fresh from setting a new world distance record for a commercial airplane.

BAE Systems tests airliner missile protection system

BAE Systems has begun trials of its Jeteye laser-based system for protecting commercial airliners from man-portable missile attack.

Dahra To Open Spares Shop in Dubai

Oman-based regional aircraft spares supplier Dahra Logistics &amp; Marketing is planning to open an office in Dubai next March to tap into the fast-growing

Iran is captive market for Tu-204

Tupolev’s Tu-204 airliner, which has drawn only modest orders in the past several years, has begun to make inroads in several new markets, including Iran.

Trade Embargo Stifles Rising Air Transport Demand in Iran

Over the next five years Iran needs some 140 new airliners, half of which would replace a largely outdated fleet.

Can the RRJ and the MS-21 change Russia’s civil fortunes?

This past August saw the seventh run of the Moscow Aviation and Space Exposition (MAKS).

GE, Emirates to test engines here

Two years after signing the deal at the 2003 Dubai airshow, Emirates Airline and General Electric are forging ahead with construction of a huge new engine

Airbus closing on 200 orders as A350 undergoes change

By the end of 2005, and perhaps even by the end of the show, Airbus expects to have booked commitments toward firm orders for 200 examples of the A350.

Congress blocks Loran turnoff

Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, loran has once more rebounded from attempts on its life.

Mesaba, Unions Reach Terms

Union leaders expected by the end of last month to tally the votes for or against proposed new labor contracts at Mesaba Airlines, which finally managed to

Embraer Seals Big Deal Down Under

Brisbane, Australia-based Virgin Blue placed a firm order last month for three Embraer E170s and 11 E190s, along with options on another six airplanes, giv

ANZ Orders Three More Q300s

Air New Zealand (ANZ) has converted options on three 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprops on behalf of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiary, Air Nels

Bombardier Named in Comair Suit

The family of one of the victims of the August 27 crash of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Ky., has amended its lawsuit to include charges that Bombardier

BA To Sell Regionals to Flybe

Exeter, UK-based Flybe has agreed to buy most of British Airways’ BA Connect subsidiary.

An-148 due for certification this month

Antonov expects its new An-148 regional jet to win CIS AP-25 certification this month and to deliver the first production example, built by Ukraine’s Avian

ALPA lambastes Mesa’s operations record

The Air Line Pilots Association last month issued a vote of no confidence in the management of Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group due to what union leadership ch

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN

Oman-based regional aircraft spares supplier Dahra Logistics & Marketing is planning to open an office in Dubai next March to tap into the fast-growing