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.

767F
Dec 21, 2021 - 10:18 AM
Boeing’s widebody freighter sales tally reached 80 this year with a 19-aircraft order from UPS for 767Fs.
Dec 20, 2021 - 12:59 PM
The High Court in London will hear Qatar Airways’ complaint against what the airline characterizes as lack of response by Airbus to safety concerns.
Dec 20, 2021 - 12:20 PM
The IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange has gained its first signatory, Qatar Airways.
Dec 17, 2021 - 11:12 AM
Encouraged by the success of its first sustainability summit that drew 50 leaders across the travel industry, Boom Supersonic is planning the next event.
A320
Dec 16, 2021 - 1:52 PM
Airbus signed its third major aircraft deal in two days following the Air France-KLM board’s approval of a contract for 100 A320/A321neos and four A350Fs.
Qantas A321XLR
Dec 16, 2021 - 5:43 AM
The Australian carrier announced potential orders for up to 134 A321XLR and A220 airliners after a competition between Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.
JumpSeat
Dec 15, 2021 - 12:24 PM
The new JumpSeat app provides a simple way for pilots to share important information about airports anywhere in the world.
Dec 15, 2021 - 8:14 AM
A letter of intent specifying a firm order for seven A350Fs for Singapore Airlines marks the first such deal with an airline since program launch in July.
Dec 14, 2021 - 4:15 PM
ZeroAvia and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada have signed an MoU calling for development of a hydrogen-electric propulsion program for the Dash 8-400.
Dec 14, 2021 - 10:48 AM
The scope of a new report on 737 Max problems from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee extends to the GE9X engine for the 777X.