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.

Aug 22, 2021 - 10:48 AM
The U.S. Defense Department has activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) for the third time in its 70-year history.
Aug 19, 2021 - 2:11 PM
Italy’s new national airline this week obtained its air operator’s certificate and license and will fly with the ITY ICAO code.
Aug 19, 2021 - 1:21 PM
The Taliban grants Russian airliners access to Kabul Airport to evacuate Afghan asylum seekers.
Aug 19, 2021 - 10:48 AM
Airline passengers carrying the European Union Digital Covid Certificate and UK NHS Covid Pass now can upload Covid information to IATA’s Travel Pass.
Aug 17, 2021 - 10:59 AM
IBA has adjusted downward Boeing 777-300 base values by up to 30 percent and A330ceo values by as much as 33 percent.
Aug 16, 2021 - 11:58 AM
The Taliban’s overthrow of the Afghan government leads to chaos at Kabul Airport and uncontrolled airspace over the entire country.
Aug 16, 2021 - 8:40 AM
The loss of a 30-year tax exemption from Brazilian import duties and other taxes would increase airlines’ tax burden by $955 million.
Aug 16, 2021 - 1:06 AM
Charity's DC-8 brings needed relief to Haiti after Saturday's earthquake.
Aug 13, 2021 - 11:08 AM
A delivery projection of between 45 and 50 airplanes this year reflects what Embraer executives see as baseline for its recovery.
JetBlue A321LR
Aug 12, 2021 - 6:28 AM
The launch of JetBlue's new transatlantic services between the U.S. and Britain has boosted hopes for recovery as Covid travel restrictions start to ease.