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.

Comac C919
Dec 23, 2020 - 10:31 AM
U.S. firms face complications in dealing with Chinese and Russian aerospace companies after the Commerce Department issued a new Military End User List.
Gol 737 Max
Dec 23, 2020 - 1:42 AM
Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.
737-9
Dec 22, 2020 - 11:20 AM
Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken.
Dec 21, 2020 - 12:58 PM
As part of the sweeping Covid relief/FY'2021 funding package, Congress is expected to add $15 billion for air carrier relief and reform certification.
Dec 21, 2020 - 12:10 PM
Several governments have suspended direct air traffic rights to their country for all passenger flights from any UK airports.
D328 eco
Dec 21, 2020 - 10:30 AM
Deutsche Aircraft believes a slow recovery from Covid will inspire airlines to exploit the cost efficiency of turboprop aircraft like its new D328eco.
Lion Air Max
Dec 19, 2020 - 5:39 AM
The Senate report alleges that Boeing pressured FAA test pilots in human factors evaluation of the 737 Max's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation.
Dec 18, 2020 - 12:32 PM
Oregon-based Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to conduct professional pilot training.
Dec 18, 2020 - 12:08 PM
Scheduled service between Mexico City and Cancun marks the start of Aeromexico’s return of six 737 Max 8s to service.
Dec 18, 2020 - 9:40 AM
Further recommendations on dry ice handling from EASA follows a more general FAA safety alert.