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.

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Electronic Travel Authorization Now Required for UK

New requirements go into effect on April 2, 2025

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024

AOPA Asks FAA to Block ADS-B Tracking for Fees

AOPA supports third-party use of ADS-B data only for optimizing ATC safety and efficiency

Security

September 13, 2024

GE Aerospace Joins AI Safety Consortium

GE has doubled its investment in AI and uses it in a range of applications

Engines

September 12, 2024

OpsGroup Releases GPS Spoofing Workgroup Report

A team of more than 950 people spent six weeks developing the report

Avionics

September 9, 2024

Videos

Airbus's A350-1000 Flies at Singapore Airshow

The ultra-long-haul airliner is flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.

Aircraft

February 20, 2024

China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow

The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.

Aircraft

February 19, 2024

Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners

Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.

Aircraft

November 21, 2023

Boeing's 777X Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow

Boeing's 777X Airliner Soars at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 16, 2023

More Articles

New Ontic Investors Added, CVC Renews Investment

Plans call for continued growth to support OEMs' non-core aircraft

Maintenance and Modifications

September 6, 2024

FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems

New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions

Regulations and Government

August 29, 2024

FAA Proposes Cybersecurity Protections for Certification

Proposal codifies requirements the FAA has been issuing through special conditions

Regulations and Government

August 22, 2024

London City Airport Cleared To Add More Pax Capacity

UK government decision is unlikely to benefit business aviation

Airports

August 20, 2024

As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck

2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.

Aircraft

August 12, 2024

Airbus Completes 500th U.S.-built Airliner in Alabama

A321neo narrowbody aircraft will be delivered to Delta Air Lines

Aircraft

August 9, 2024

Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings

An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.

Aircraft

August 6, 2024

Stepping Up Safety with Competency-based Training

While taking root with airlines, competency-based training is relatively novel in the business aviation sector

Training and Workforce

August 1, 2024

Spate of Runway Safety Incidents Sparks Avionics Innovation

Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events

Safety

July 26, 2024

Study Says Farnborough Airport Is an Economic Plus

The airport generates nearly £2 billion to the UK economy each year

Airports

July 25, 2024

Hexagon launches new automated quality inspection system

The goal is to ramp up production and bring down costs

Training and Workforce

July 25, 2024

Ryanair to Use Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 EFB

The Boeing electronic flight bag solution will support the low-cost carrier’s 737NG and Max fleet

Airlines

July 25, 2024

Airbus's A321XLR Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow

The narrowbody airliner has received EASA type certification.

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Deutsche Aircraft Starts Building the First D328eco

A “robust” supply chain keeps program on schedule

Aircraft

July 25, 2024

Freebird Airlines Becomes RTX's First Ascentia Customer in Turkey

Ascentia software platform provides predictive maintenance solutions

Maintenance and Modifications

July 24, 2024

Seaplane Asia Signs For 4 Jekta PHA-ZE 100 Seaplanes

The first PHZ-ZE 100 aircraft are set to be delivered in 2030

Aircraft

July 24, 2024