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.

Jun 1, 2021 - 9:11 AM
Government support and stakeholder partnerships will prove critical in ensuring the fuel becomes maintstream.
KLM flew its first passenger flight with sustainable synthetic kerosene in January.
Jun 1, 2021 - 8:50 AM
The ReFuelEU legislative proposal would include a blending mandate on all flights departing from European airports.
Rolls-Royce has successfully tested 100 percent SAF in its Trent and Pearl engines.
Jun 1, 2021 - 8:32 AM
Of all sustainability efforts underway, SAF appears to hold the most immediate promise of curbing CO2.
ICAO Council
May 28, 2021 - 7:41 AM
The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.
May 27, 2021 - 9:38 AM
The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.
A321XLR
May 27, 2021 - 7:55 AM
Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.
May 26, 2021 - 2:57 PM
Airlines must accept that the “greening” of aviation is a medium to long-term reality, said Etihad boss Tony Douglas.
May 26, 2021 - 10:14 AM
International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh warned of “chaos” at airports if governments don’t agree on digitalization measures.
May 25, 2021 - 3:17 PM
Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos expects to benefit from the connection capabilities of its parent company’s bus fleet.
May 25, 2021 - 2:40 PM
A Category 2 rating means Mexico’s airlines cannot add new service to the U.S. and U.S. airlines cannot place their codes on flights by Mexican carriers.