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.

Jun 29, 2022 - 9:16 AM
ICAO Calls on Russia to Cease Dual Aircraft Registration
The UN’s aviation arm resolves to call on Russia to end its infractions of the Chicago Convention.
Jun 28, 2022 - 9:12 AM
Brexit Trade Row Puts UK Aerospace Sector Under Pressure
Trade group ADS is concerned that the UK government's breach of its Brexit trade agreement with the European Union could expose its members to new risks.
Jun 23, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Boeing Preaches Pragmatism in Setting Sustainability Priorities
Divergent views of hydrogen’s immediate potential have Boeing and Airbus at odds once again.
Jun 22, 2022 - 11:21 AM
Lufhansa Group CEO Sees Strengthening Yield Environment
Strong post-Covid demand combined with delays in aircraft deliveries will result in a much healthier airline industry, said Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr.
Jun 21, 2022 - 7:19 AM
Airbus CEO Doubts Prospects for a Future Very Large Aircraft
Airbus sees the European Union's "Fit for 55" policy as a “mixed bag” of some positive and not so positive measure aimed at decarbonizing air transport.
IATA director general Willie Walsh
Jun 20, 2022 - 9:53 AM
IATA Upbeat on Recovery, Forecasts Return to Profit in 2023
Airlines are seeing a strong uptick in demand and expect to return to profit in 2023 though the re-start is causing disruptions in Europe and North America
Jun 17, 2022 - 3:23 PM
Regulatory Scrutiny Still Slowing Boeing’s Certification Efforts
Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.
Ilyushin's Il-114 turboprop regional airliner on take off
Jun 16, 2022 - 12:10 PM
Kremlin Steps Up Domestic Aircraft Output As Sanctions Bite
The Russian government this week ordered the country's aerospace groups to increase production of civil aircraft to an additional 1,000 units by 2030.
Airbus A321XLR first flight on June 15, 2022
Jun 15, 2022 - 11:31 AM
Airbus's New Long-Range A321XLR Makes First Flight
The A321XLR single-aisle airliner is intended to serve commercial airline routes as long as 4,700 nm when it enters service in 2024.
Hybrid Air Vehicles' Airlander 10 airship.
Jun 15, 2022 - 8:57 AM
Spanish Airline Plans Airship Services From 2026
Air Nostrum says it plans to be the launch operator for Hybrid Air Vehicles' 100-seat Airlander 10 airship on domestic routes of up to around 265 miles.