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.
Boeing will open three new freighter conversion lines to meet soaring global demand for standard-body cargo haulers.
Boeing’s changes to its development organization are benefitting many programs in progress.
Orders from four Indigo Partners airlines will total 255 A321neos and forthcoming A321XLRs before the decade’s end.
Etihad has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce on electrification and use of sustainable aviation fuels.
The Boeing 777X is making its first international appearance at the Dubai Airshow.
An August MOU calling for the establishment of an African aviation hub appears likely to yield more supply business for Ethiopian Airlines.
As 360 Foam Wash engine-cleaning washes accumulate and customer numbers grow, the sustainability benefits of GE’s product increase.
Reformed East African airline Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul international routes after a 20-year hiatus, with Dubai its first destination.
Qatar and Turkey appear to be offering technical assistance, but international flights remain scarce
Angola’s Bestfly is growing in the contract airline and business transport sectors and is adding its first cross-over jet in the form of the E190.
