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.

Apr 22, 2021 - 9:31 AM
British Airways’ parent company commits to buying 1 million tonnes of SAF each year.
Apr 21, 2021 - 3:08 PM
An exercise that will see the company's aerostructures work reorganized in France and Germany remains subject to union negotiations.
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Apr 21, 2021 - 1:45 PM
Further integration of Emirates and short-haul sister airline Flydubai could elevate Dubai into an even bigger global hub, asserts Tim Clark.
Apr 21, 2021 - 10:52 AM
Regulators must intervene on efforts by monopoly suppliers such as airports to raise prices during the pandemic, said IATA director general Willie Walsh.
Apr 20, 2021 - 10:49 AM
A new paper published by Eurocontrol asserts that through collaborative efforts, aviation can cut emissions by a quarter with existing technology.
Apr 20, 2021 - 9:30 AM
Environmental groups and Fortune 500 companies join forces in the launch of the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance.
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Apr 19, 2021 - 12:37 PM
Planning to start transatlantic service this year, JetBlue becomes the first carrier to win a UK foreign operators’ certificate since Brexit.
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Apr 16, 2021 - 11:42 AM
High-temperature superconductivity specialist SuperOx is providing a new electric motor and generator for a converted Yak-40 regional airliner.
Apr 14, 2021 - 1:01 PM
Funding for aircraft acquisitions will continue unabated as the pandemic eases, according to Boeing’s latest finance forecast.
Apr 13, 2021 - 10:22 AM
The government of Canada will own a portion of the flag carrier under a provision of a C$5.879 billion aid package.