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.

Oct 11, 2022 - 1:17 PM
American Airlines, Delta Commit to Substantial AAM Investments
American Airlines has tendered an equity investment in Universal Hydrogen while Delta Air Lines said it would invest in Joby’s eVTOL project.
Oct 11, 2022 - 2:17 AM
Airbus and Air France Deny Criminal Manslaughter Charges
More than 10 years after investigators reported on the fatal crash of Air France flight AF447, the airline and Airbus are facing manslaughter charges.
Flight deck view of airliner at night
Oct 10, 2022 - 11:26 AM
Pilots Say ‘Broken’ Scheduling Processes Leading to Fatigue
Unions say a surge in pilot fatigue reports over the summer will reoccur when weather worsens and traffic spikes during the next holiday season.
Oct 10, 2022 - 9:51 AM
UK Regional Airline Loganair Seeks New Owners
The Scotland-based carrier serves around 40 destinations across the UK and Scandinavia with a fleet of 44 aircraft.
Oct 7, 2022 - 10:43 AM
Eco-performance of Europe’s Air Traffic Mgmt Lagging
Europe’s air navigation service providers generally failed to meet last year’s environmental targets for air traffic management, according to a new report.
OmanAir Embraer E195-E2
Oct 6, 2022 - 9:40 AM
Embraer Collects E195-E2 Order from Oman's SalamAir
Oman’s SalamAir plans to supplement its Airbus narrowbody fleet with six E195-E2 airliners.
American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8
Oct 6, 2022 - 9:01 AM
AA Pilots Oppose Deadline Extension to Certify Max 7, Max 10
American Airlines’ pilot union calls for preserving the December deadline for certifying the Max 7 and Max 10 without an EICAS.
Airbus sees 640,000 job openings for maintenance professionals over the next 20 years.
Oct 6, 2022 - 8:10 AM
Airbus Sees Full Recovery of Aircraft Services Market In 2023
Following a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, demand for services such as aircraft maintenance will grow 3.7 percent annually, projects Airbus.
U.S. Capital Building
Oct 5, 2022 - 12:17 PM
House Passes Foreign Repair Station Bill
Backed by House T&I Chair DeFazio, a recently passed House bill seeks to step up the FAA's oversight of foreign repair stations.
Boeing 737 Max 7 on takeoff
Oct 4, 2022 - 3:02 PM
Boeing Preaches Safety Ethic as Work on Max 7, Max 10 Persists
As year-end deadline approaches for certification of Max 7 and Max 10, Boeing hangs its hopes on a possible extension by act of Congress.