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.
While most Tier 1 OEMs carry the financial muscle to rebound quickly from the Covid pandemic, diversification proves key to long-term prospects.
A firm order for a dozen 737 Boeing Converted Freighters signals continuing strength in the air cargo market.
A firm order for 30 E195-E2s makes Porter Airlines the North American launch customer for the Embraer series of jets.
JPB Système reinvents itself with the help of the French government.
Post-Covid aviation training will place a larger focus on digital methods as opposed to conventional classroom training, a new survey reveals.
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will take delivery of 10 more Max ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this month as traffic recovers across Europe.
Europe’s dominant airframer sees deliveries accelerate as pandemic effects begin to wane.
The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.
As authorities consider reimposing “use it or lose it” rules, carriers again consider the possibility of operating “ghost flights” to keep their slots.
During IATA’s media day on Wednesday, association director general Willie Walsh said European airlines will take a cautious approach to adding capacity.
