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 10, 2022 - 11:08 AM
Pilots Call on Wizz Air to Put Safety over Profits
Following recorded comments from Wizz Air CEO József Váradi complaining of flight disruptions caused by staff shortages, pilots' unions strike back.
Maintenance technician at work on aircraft components at Collins Aerospace MRO facility in Monroe, North Carolina
Jun 10, 2022 - 9:58 AM
Collins Brings 3D Printing Capability to its NC MRO
The new additive manufacturing center opened in Monroe, North Carolina with two 3D printers and plans to add more in the future.
Jun 10, 2022 - 8:43 AM
Aeroflot To Order 300 Russian-made Airliners
MC-21 and SSJ100 programs will get a major boost from an impending order from Russia’s flag carrier.
Jun 9, 2022 - 6:57 AM
Bogus Parts Could Indefinitely Ostracize Russian Air Transport
Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.
Jun 8, 2022 - 9:28 AM
Universal Hydrogen, Connect Airlines Plan ATR 72 Conversions
Universal Hydrogen said it has collected a firm order from prospective regional carrier Connect Airlines to covert 75 ATR 72-600s to hydrogen power.
Eurocontrol traffic forecast 2022-2024
Jun 6, 2022 - 8:59 AM
Eurocontrol Pushes Back Covid Recovery as Delays Worsen
The air traffic management agency published a revised short-term forecast for European air traffic, as airlines and airports face serious staff shortages.
Jun 6, 2022 - 8:19 AM
JetBlue Again Sweetens Merger Offer for Spirit Airlines
In its latest offer to merge with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue increases its promised reverse break-up fee to $350 million.
Airbus expects one of three ZeroE hydrogen-powered aircraft concepts to reach the air transport market by 2035.
May 26, 2022 - 8:40 AM
Airbus To Open Hydrogen Tech Development Center in UK
A new Airbus Zero Emission Development Center in Filton, UK, will concentrate on the development of a cryogenic fuel system for hydrogen-powered airliners.
May 25, 2022 - 2:59 AM
Short-haul Travel, Tecnam Style
Italian manufacturer Tecnam is exhibiting its P2012 Traveller low-cost, short-haul commuterliner at EBACE.
VoltAero's Cassio 1 hybrid-electric prototype in flight over the coast
May 24, 2022 - 11:17 AM
VoltAero’s Cassio 1 To Perform Demo Flights in the Netherlands
France’s VoltAero plans to perform demonstration flights with its first Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft starting June 13.