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.

Jul 11, 2022 - 12:01 AM
Green Infrastructure Critical to Hydrogen Propulsion’s Success
Hydrogen’s success as a zero-CO2 emissions aviation fuel depends largely on its production and distribution using renewable energy at huge scale.
Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Jul 10, 2022 - 10:23 AM
Farnborough Show Set To Boost Conflicted Aerospace Industry
The aerospace and defense community has been through an existential challenge since the 2018 show, and it still faces multiple post-Covid difficulties.
wind tunnel model of the Slon
Jul 8, 2022 - 12:17 PM
Russia’s Slon Heavyweight Completes Latest Research Cycle
Intended to replace the An-124 Ruslan, the Slon will feature a wider cross section and more powerful engines.
Lufthansa Cargo jet on takeoff
Jul 7, 2022 - 12:33 PM
EU Parliament Backs SAF Blending Mandates
The European Parliament sets ambitious targets for an EU-wide mandate to uplift SAF that includes the world’s first e-fuel uptake obligation.
Headshot photo of Phillip Washington
Jul 7, 2022 - 10:16 AM
White House Selects Denver Airport CEO To Lead FAA
White House FAA pick Phillip Washington has had just a year of direct aviation leadership experience, but a broad transportation management background.
An SAS Airbus A320 takes off from Manchester in the UK in 2016.
Jul 5, 2022 - 2:55 PM
SAS Files for Chapter 11 Protection in U.S.
A strike among some 1,000 pilots has affected roughly half of SAS’s schedule and led to its decision to voluntarily enter bankruptcy protection.
Jul 5, 2022 - 12:16 PM
SpaceX Moves a Step Closer to Airborne Satcom Service
The FCC will allow SpaceX to provide satcom services to moving vehicles, including aircraft.
China Southern Airlines A319neo landing on runway
Jul 1, 2022 - 10:21 AM
Airbus Inks Orders for 292 A320neos with Chinese Airlines
Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines will take A320neo-family jets under the terms of contracts signed in Beijing.
H3X's 2.8 MW integrated modular motor drive for electric aircraft.
Jun 30, 2022 - 9:59 AM
Start-up Promises All-electric Propulsion For 100-Seater Airliners
H3X is working on a 2.8 MW electric motor drive that it says will have the power density and redundancy needed to convert 50- to 100-seat aircraft.
Jun 29, 2022 - 5:07 PM
Feds To Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs
The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.