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.

Dec 11, 2020 - 9:39 AM
A Safety Alert for Operators outlines steps to consider when transporting large volumes of dry ice.
Dec 11, 2020 - 8:30 AM
Airline groups expressed encouragement over language in the UN aviation body’s manual for testing and cross-border risk management.
Dec 10, 2020 - 10:50 AM
While calling on the FAA to approve Covid shots for pilots, ALPA also urges legislators to ensure flight crews get priority access to the vaccines.
Dec 10, 2020 - 9:21 AM
Airbus completed the first flight of JetBlue’s inaugural A220 on Wednesday evening at the Mobile Aeroplex in Alabama.
Dec 10, 2020 - 8:52 AM
MTU says its new contract with IAE covering the A320neo’s engine sends a “clear and strong signal” of its commitment to the PW1100G.
Dec 9, 2020 - 2:33 PM
While fighting for fair business practices in Myanmar, the CEO of Myanmar Airways overcomes competitive disadvantages.
Dec 9, 2020 - 10:23 AM
Britain’s “independent approach” to European trade conflicts with the U.S. leads to concessions on aircraft tariffs.
Dec 8, 2020 - 3:35 PM
Now owned by Bain Capital of the U.S., Virgin Australia sets its sights on domestic and short-haul international flying with Max 10s.
Dec 8, 2020 - 10:20 AM
International Air Transport Association director general Alexandre de Juniac called governments’ moves toward rapid testing “cautious and slow moving.”
Dec 8, 2020 - 5:57 AM
Brazil’s largest domestic carrier Gol plans to launch Max service from Sao Paulo on December 9.