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.

Bjorn Tore Larsen
Aug 2, 2021 - 2:57 PM
Norse Atlantic Inks Lease Deal With BOC Aviation for Six 787s
The Norwegian start-up has secured 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it prepares to launch low-cost transatlantic services.
Lilium
Aug 2, 2021 - 10:32 AM
Brazil's Azul Joins Carriers Planning eVTOL Service
Azul has agreed to buy 220 all-electric Lilium Jets, but it is not the only airline with intentions to operate eVTOL aircraft in commercial service.
A350
Jul 29, 2021 - 12:23 PM
Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350
The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.
Jul 28, 2021 - 12:36 PM
Boeing Sees Chinese Max Certification by Year-end
While political risks remain a consideration, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed a belief that China has more to gain than lose by certifying the 737 Max.
Cessna SkyCourier (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN)
Jul 27, 2021 - 8:26 PM
SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture
The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.
Jul 27, 2021 - 12:37 PM
European Commission Approves Massive Aid Injection to Condor
EU antitrust regulators conclude that German state and restructuring aid to Condor comply with European state aid rules.
Jul 27, 2021 - 12:03 PM
U.S. Airlines Wrestle with Fuel Shortages
An unexpectedly rapid rise in travel demand and western U.S. wildfires contribute to a shortage of fuel at mainly smaller airports.
AerCap
Jul 27, 2021 - 9:48 AM
EU Approves AerCap-Gecas Leasing Group Merger
European Union antitrust regulators green-light the combination of world’s two largest aircraft lessors without concessions.
Frankfurt Airport
Jul 26, 2021 - 11:46 AM
Airlines and Airports Disagree over European Slot Rule Change
IATA condemned the European Commission as "out of touch with reality" in its decision to set a 50 percent threshold for "use it or lose it" slot rules.
Jul 22, 2021 - 10:41 AM
Rolls Readies Hybrid Airliner Propulsion Trials
Rolls-Royce has delivered the generator and related power electronics for its new electric propulsion system to its testbed in the UK.