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.

An Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER takes off from Seoul Incheon International Airport in 2015.
Mar 2, 2022 - 12:27 PM
Following the closure of its Moscow training center, Boeing cuts off virtually all support channels to Russian airlines.
Mar 1, 2022 - 11:36 AM
A study commissioned by a Dutch agency examined cases in three Caribbean Islands as the basis for its projections on fully electric regional services.
Airspace over Ukraine and neighboring countries has been declared unsafe.
Feb 24, 2022 - 7:37 AM
EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.
Computer rendering of Airbus's planned A380 inflight
Feb 22, 2022 - 11:31 AM
Testing of a hydrogen-powered A380 would help Airbus meet its stated goal of introducing a narrowbody-class commercial aircraft by 2035.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson
Feb 17, 2022 - 9:33 AM
After facing unprecedented challenges as FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson is resigning, effective March 31, to spend more time with his family.
Airbus production line in Toulouse
Feb 17, 2022 - 8:53 AM
The European OEM is on track to lift A320 family monthly production rates to 65 in 2023 on the back of strong demand as air transport recovers from Covid.
FlightRadar 24 map of Ukraine on February 15, 2022.
Feb 17, 2022 - 7:28 AM
Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.
Pilots
Feb 17, 2022 - 1:37 AM
Staffing shortages and disruptions in the U.S. and Europe teach Asia-Pacific airlines a lesson in how to prepare for a traffic surge.
Feb 16, 2022 - 2:29 PM
Two new facilities at existing sites will drive considerable expansion in Collins Aerospace’s ability to deliver and streamline its regional MRO services.
SmartLynx cargo
Feb 16, 2022 - 2:05 PM
European operator SmartLynx Airlines is adding six more A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions to its single existing aircraft.