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.

A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 prepares to land at San Franciso International Airport in June 2019.
Mar 2, 2023 - 10:39 AM
Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus
The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.
Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
Mar 2, 2023 - 9:12 AM
Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service
Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Mar 1, 2023 - 10:45 AM
Safran Signals 'War for Talent' within Civil Engine Aftermarket
French engine OEM Safran adds to its global maintenance network for Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines with a site in Brussels.
Mar 1, 2023 - 9:59 AM
Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor
A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.
Superjet 100 aircraft operated by Russian airline IrAero
Feb 28, 2023 - 3:57 PM
UAC To Exit Superjet 100, Investors Eye UAE Production Plant
The sale of 49 percent of SuperJet International to a UAE investment group will see a production plant established in Al Ain.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 takes off from Tokyo Narita Airport in March 2019
Feb 28, 2023 - 2:14 PM
Air India Targets Long Haul Markets, Aims to Challenge Emirates
Orders for 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft form the basis for a long-haul reprieve by Air India.
A CAE full-flight simulator operated by training organization LTC in Cambodia.
Feb 28, 2023 - 8:56 AM
Cambodia Steps Up Training with CAE Full Flight Simulator
An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.
Air Europa and Iberia are Spanish airlines.
Feb 24, 2023 - 10:55 AM
IAG Relaunches Plan to Acquire Spain's Air Europa
The European airline group's move appears to be part of a new wave of consolidation in the industry that will be subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Qantas Airbus A350-1000 on taxiway near Qantas hangar facilities while on demonstration tour
Feb 23, 2023 - 11:16 AM
Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas
The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.
An Airbus A321P2F aircraft during a test flight.
Feb 22, 2023 - 9:08 AM
China's Haite MRO Joins A321 Freighter Conversion Network
Under an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke, the first A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion project will start at the Tianjin facility later this year.