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.

Apr 27, 2022 - 8:27 AM
Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy
An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.
A model of the planned Junkers JU-52 NG, a modern version of the classic JU-52, suspended from the ceiling at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
Apr 26, 2022 - 12:35 PM
Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies
The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.
Aircraft model of the Irkut MC-21-310 jetliner
Apr 25, 2022 - 8:51 AM
Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version
Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.
JSX Embraer ERJ parked on the airport ramp near the beach
Apr 22, 2022 - 10:41 AM
SpaceX Signs First Aircraft Operator for Starlink Satcom
JSX's Embraer ERJs will be the first airborne application of SpaceX's Starlink satcom.
A Tupolev Tu-214CR in the colors of Russia's Presidential Air Detachment takes off from KAPO's factory aerodrome in Kazan. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
Apr 20, 2022 - 2:29 PM
Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214
Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.
Airbus Maveric blended-wing body concept
Apr 19, 2022 - 9:43 AM
AIA Releases Technology-focused Sustainability Report
AIA and Accenture have issued a new, technology-focused aviation sustainability report and roadmap.
Apr 19, 2022 - 7:24 AM
Cape Air, Eviation Sign LOI Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft
Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for electric aircraft service to “a panoply” of communities.
Apr 18, 2022 - 8:27 AM
China Eastern Returns Boeing 737-800s to Service
Almost a month after the crash of China Eastern Flight MU5735, Chinese authorities cleared the airline’s fleet for return to scheduled service.
Apr 14, 2022 - 7:10 AM
U.S. Airlines Continue Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand
First-quarter traffic statistics for U.S. carriers show a 31.6 percent increase in cancellations compared with the first quarter of 2019.
Kawasaki Hydrogen Strategy division deputy general manager Motohiko Nishimura (left) and Airbus head of North Asia Stéphane Ginoux holding certificates of a Collaboration Agreement between the two companies
Apr 13, 2022 - 10:49 AM
Airbus, Kawasaki To Partner on Hydrogen Development
An MOU signed in Tokyo between Airbus and Kawasaki lays the groundwork to study elements of hydrogen adoption by the aviation industry.