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.

Rendering of Aerus Cessna SkyCourier and Grand Caravan EX in flight
Dec 27, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Textron Announces First Airline Order for SkyCourier
Mexico's startup regional airline Aerus has placed an order for two Cessna 408 SkyCourier and four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop singles.
Latvia's AirBaltic operates a fleet of Airbus A220 aircraft.
Dec 22, 2022 - 4:00 AM
Ukraine Crisis and Engine Overhaul Delays Challenge AirBaltic
AirBaltic has shifted its business model in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while also dealing with delays in maintaining engines for its A220s.
Boeing 737 Max 10 airliner on airport ramp
Dec 20, 2022 - 12:40 PM
Appropriations Deal Eases Boeing's Max Cert Burden
An amendment to the U.S. Congress's Appropriations Bill does away with a requirement for a crew alerting system upgrade for the Max 7 and Max 10 airliners.
Dash 8-100 hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator in flight
Dec 20, 2022 - 9:26 AM
Pratt & Whitney Runs First Hybrid-Electric Engine Ground Test
Pratt & Whitney, along with sister company Collins, prepare for flight testing of the first hybrid-electric propulsion system on a Dash 8 aircraft in 2024.
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 is set to make the first transatlantic flight running on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Dec 20, 2022 - 5:04 AM
Aviation Climate Taskforce Will Fund Decarbonization Projects
Ten major airlines are backing a not-for-profit group deploying funds to accelerate research and development projects aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
American Eagle CRJ-900 in flight
Dec 19, 2022 - 12:42 PM
Mesa Switches Regional Alliance From American to United
Mesa Airlines is ending its 30-year partnership with American Airlines and will redeploy its CRJ-900 fleet to fly regional routes for United Express.
Fadec Alliance LEAP engine controller
Dec 16, 2022 - 1:20 PM
Fadec Alliance Tapped for Sustainable Engine Program
The Fadec Alliance joint venture will develop engine controls for the CFM International RISE turbine engine demonstrator program.
Neste SAF fuel tanker with lift refueling airliner under wing
Dec 15, 2022 - 11:50 AM
SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go
New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.
Passengers deboarding business jet greeted by cabin crew
Dec 15, 2022 - 10:14 AM
EASA Publishes Cabin Crew Training Guidelines
EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.
Air New Zealand is evaluating four electric and hybrid-electric aircraft including (from top left clockwise): Eviation's Alice, VoltAero's Cassio 330, Beta Technologies' Alia 250 and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions' planned hydrogen conversion of the Britten Norman Islander.
Dec 15, 2022 - 6:32 AM
Air New Zealand Signals Next Steps To Decarbonize Fleet
The carrier plans to acquire up to 23 electric or hybrid-electric aircraft and is now working with four manufacturers to replace turboprop commuters.