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.
Boeing has advised 16 customers to take Maxes out of service for inspection and possible repairs.
As the Covid pandemic continues to rage in Brazil, Latam takes further steps to cut capacity with the retirement of its A350s.
The European airframe maker delivered 72 airplanes in March, bringing the year’s total to 125.
New data from Spire Aviation vividly illustrates how airlines had to cut operations by the A380 and other four-engine widebodies amid Covid.
Qatar Airways’ CEO has called on GE to accelerate efforts toward a “future-technology” engine.
JAL has accelerated the retirement of its Boeing 777s by a year.
The European Commission has approved the French bailout of Air France subject to conditions, including surrender of 18 daily slots at Paris Orly Airport.
During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit, leaders expressed concern that investment has diminished for aging non-NextGen systems.
ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.
As part of its environmental commitment, A4A has called for a rapid expansion of SAF production.
