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.

Dec 13, 2021 - 12:37 PM
Joining Alaska Airlines in a $35 million round of financing, United Airlines has taken purchase rights on 100 of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powerplants.
Dec 10, 2021 - 7:46 AM
As the FAA continues its analysis of Boeing’s 787 fixes to gaps between fuselage sections, American Airlines must delay international expansion.
Dec 9, 2021 - 12:51 PM
Calling Akbar Al Baker's claims that it did not address surface degradation in the carrier’s A350s a mischaracterization, Airbus considers legal action.
Dec 9, 2021 - 10:21 AM
Following an eight-month conversion process, the A320P2F took flight from Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park.
ES-19
Dec 9, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Heart Aerospace has selected Garmin's G3000 avionics suite for its ES-19 electric regional airliner.
Dec 8, 2021 - 12:41 PM
Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.
Dec 8, 2021 - 10:13 AM
International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh says data does not support the rationale for “kneejerk” Covid travel restrictions.
Dec 7, 2021 - 1:48 PM
A $3.7 billion deal for thirty 737 Max jets brings the total number of the narrowbodies ordered by 777 Partners to 68.
Rolls-Royce
Dec 7, 2021 - 10:47 AM
The aircraft engine maker has generated more than 1MW of power with its hybrid-electric Power Generation System as it aims to achieve an output of 2.5 MW.
Dec 6, 2021 - 2:03 PM
The first Airbus A321XLR has undergone final structural assembly ahead of final testing and interior finishing.