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.

Trevor Sadler
Jun 28, 2021 - 12:18 PM
For a region highly dependent upon tourism as the Caribbean, air connectivity between islands still can be very difficult.
Jun 25, 2021 - 11:02 AM
Allied Pilots Association official calls on management to allow more flexibility in pilot scheduling.
John Slattery GE
Jun 24, 2021 - 4:42 PM
Airlines believe in the “noble cause” of reducing carbon emissions, said GE Aviation CEO John Slattery.
Jun 24, 2021 - 1:56 PM
More projected losses among Indian airlines has analysts questioning the timing of Jet Airways’ re-launch of operations.
Jun 24, 2021 - 11:13 AM
Comac and UAC have shortlisted several suppliers for the CR929 widebody.
Balpa Downing Street
Jun 23, 2021 - 11:32 AM
Airline and airport staff joined forces with their managements in a "travel day of action" protest, demanding changes to UK government Covid travel rules.
graph showing inactive aircraft over time
Jun 22, 2021 - 8:19 AM
Eurocontrol data shows that the number of inactive airplanes parked at European airports has fallen to less than half its peak in 2020.
Jun 18, 2021 - 5:11 PM
First flight of the Boeing 737 Max 10 takes place nearly four years to the day of its launch at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Liebherr GM fuel cell
Jun 17, 2021 - 11:11 AM
General Motors’ Hydrotec technology would serve as the basis for a new integrated hydrogen fuel cell system for airliners.
Manchester Airport
Jun 17, 2021 - 9:27 AM
Ryanair and Manchester Airport Group are demanding a full judicial review of the UK's Covid travel restrictions.