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.

boeing 737 Max 7 (Photo: Boeing)
Nov 11, 2022 - 11:30 AM
DOT IG Again Auditing FAA B737 Max Oversight
The DOT IG 737 Max audit, its fourth on the aircraft, will focus on the FAA's oversight of the MCAS system.
Embraer's E190-E2 in flight
Nov 10, 2022 - 11:42 AM
China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
The Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 that crashed into the Java Sea on January 9 carried 62 people. (Photo: Flickr Creative Commons)
Nov 10, 2022 - 10:27 AM
SJ-182 Crash Highlights Throttle Failure and Crew Error
Indonesian air accident investigators published their final report into Sriwijaya Air's fatal accident in January 2021 involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft.
Emirates SkyCargo is increasing its Boeing 777 Freighter fleet to 16 aircraft.
Nov 9, 2022 - 6:30 AM
Boeing Projects Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2041
According to Boeing's World Air Cargo Forecast, air cargo traffic will double over the next 20 years due to growth in e-commerce and supply chain needs.
The 48-seat ATR42-600 regional airliner.
Nov 8, 2022 - 4:46 AM
Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
Precision Air operates ATR42 twin turboprop aircraft.
Nov 7, 2022 - 10:50 AM
Fatalities Confirmed After Airliner Crashes in Africa's Lake Victoria
An ATR42-500 twin turboprop operated by Precision Air crashed on approach to Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, killing 19 of the 43 people on board.
Air New Zealand Dash 8-300 on airport taxiway
Nov 4, 2022 - 9:57 AM
ANZ To Replace Dash 8s with Green-powered Aircraft by 2030
As part of Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen sustainability program, the airline hopes to have its first zero-emission aircraft take flight by 2026.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun at podium during the the company's 2022 Investor Conference
Nov 3, 2022 - 2:44 PM
Boeing CEO: No Clean-sheet Aircraft This Decade
Speaking during Boeing’s Investor Day, CEO David Calhoun stressed the need for a more substantial technological leap to justify a new aircraft program.
Wizz Air Airbus A320 takes off from Birmingham International Airport in England
Nov 2, 2022 - 2:45 PM
Airbus Supply Chain Kinks Prompt Wizz Air to Slow Growth
Wizz Air Group CEO Jozsef Varadi expects aircraft manufacturers’ supply chain disruptions to remain a main challenge over the next few years.
Korean Air Airbus A330-300 on approach to Chek Lap Kok Airport
Nov 2, 2022 - 11:02 AM
Korean Air Launches Special Safety Audit of A330s
An engine problem on Sunday involving a Korean Air Airbus A330 followed a runway overrun involving another of Korean Air’s A330s on October 23.