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 Wizz Air pilot in flight deck inputs data into an Aviatar electronic logbook
Oct 4, 2022 - 12:16 PM
Lufthansa Technik Taps into the Electronic Logbook Market
Following a rollout of its application with Hungary's Wizz Air, the German company seeks to become a “main player” in the growing e-logbook market.
Comac C919 on takeoff against grey background
Sep 29, 2022 - 1:34 PM
Comac Wins Certification of C919
After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.
Boeing 737-10 on airport ramp
Sep 29, 2022 - 1:20 PM
WestJet Orders Up to 64 Boeing 737 Max 10s
The firm order from WestJet calls for delivery of 42 Boeing 737-10s.
Senior executives from EasyJet, Airbus and Rolls-Royce in hangar next to hydrogen powered engine model with EasyJet aircraft in background
Sep 27, 2022 - 11:25 AM
IATA Demands ICAO States Back Net Zero Carbon Commitments
IATA's director general Willie Walsh said the 41st ICAO Assembly will be a failure it doesn't end with agreement and government action over net zero goals.
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, Melissa Orme and Steve Chisholm cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony of Boeing’s Center of Additive Manufacturing Excellence in Auburn.
Sep 26, 2022 - 12:06 PM
Boeing Marks Opening of Its Washington Additive Facility
Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.
Airbus A321neo on takeoff
Sep 23, 2022 - 12:42 PM
Airbus Maintains Outlook of 700 Commercial Deliveries This Year
The European OEM will need to deliver some 320 airplanes over the last four months of the year to meet its target of 700.
Pipistrel Alpha (Photo: Pipistrel)
Sep 22, 2022 - 7:49 PM
AINsight: The 1,500-hour Rule is Ridiculous
Getting new pilots to the 1,500-hour threshold so they can fly for airlines is not the best way to develop future flight crew.
Sep 22, 2022 - 10:14 AM
Airbus Wins Order for 40 A320neos from Xiamen Airlines
A new 40-aircraft order for A320neos adds to a previous contract for 96 from Xiamen parent China Southern Airlines.
UTAir Boeing 737-800 operating on airport taxiway
Sep 22, 2022 - 9:12 AM
Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets
Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.
Pipistrel Alpha trainer
Sep 22, 2022 - 8:32 AM
Mesa Airlines Buys 29 Pipistrel Trainers for Pilot Development
A purchase order from Mesa Airlines for 29 Pipistrel Alpha Trainer 2 aircraft comes with options for another 75 of the two-seaters over the next year.