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.
ATC
FAA, Controllers Reach Agreement on Fatigue Mitigation
Agreement covers overtime limits, mandatory time off between shifts, and education
Environment
TT Electronics Unveils AltitudeDC Power Converter Solutions
AltitudeDC aims to enhance performance for the next generation of eco-friendly aircraft
Aircraft
ATR's 72-600 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow
The aircraft is built by ATR, a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy.
Aircraft
Boom Showing Progress with Engine, Avionics
StandardAero will test and assemble the supersonic aircraft’s engine in Texas
Environment
Major OEMs Announce SAF Financing Initiatives
Airbus to spearhead $200 million of financing for SAF production
Training and Workforce
CAE Names Latest Women in Flight Ambassador
Elle Betchley receives a €100,000 scholarship along with the title
Engines
Safran Will Provide Electrical Power for Boeing's X-66 Flight Demonstrator
NASA-backed program is exploring technology for next-generation single-aisle airliners
Aircraft
Asian Sales Group Plans to Buy VoltAero Cassio Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Global Sky signed a memorandum of understanding for 15 of the five- to 12-seat aircraft
Aircraft
Embraer's E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
The Aircraft can carry as many as 146 passengers.
Engines
Airbus, Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Engine Secure New Orders
Several A320neo customers chose RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF engines
Aircraft
Resurgent De Havilland Canada bags sales, launches refurb program
DHC to help streamline fleet planning
Engines
Preliminary Design Complete for SWITCH Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
RTX companies Pratt & Whitney and Collins are working with multiple partners on EU-funded work
Regulations and Government
FAA Drafts Order To Update ODA Oversight
Comments on the draft are due October 21
ATC
DOT Watchdog Warns of Uncertainties with Key NextGen Program
The TFDM program is 20% over cost and almost three years behind schedule
Training and Workforce
Boeing Boosts Numbers in Aviation Crew Outlook
Airline growth will drive significant demand for pilots, technicians, and cabin crew
Aircraft
Boeing Bags Multiple Orders at Farnborough Airshow
Widebody aircraft account for nearly all of the orders
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Helix Linear Technologies Displays Products at FIA 2024
Products said to represent cutting-edge of precision engineering
Aircraft
United Airlines Selects Honeywell Cockpit Tech for 737 Max Fleet
Honeywell will provide a range of avionics for United's 737 Max fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Maintenance Sector Chases Technology Reboot
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firms see digitalization as a path to improved safety and efficiency
Maintenance and Modifications
Bain Forecasts MRO Pain
Increased productivity, capacity and M&A seen as solutions
Engines
Jekta and ZeroAvia Team to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Seaplane
Hydrogen-electric PHA-ZE 100 features quadruple the range of the battery-powered model
Aircraft
AI-powered 'Wilbur' Platform Tackles Traceability
Wilbur verifies that aircraft parts are "authentic, legal, and correct."
Aircraft
Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
ATC
Air Traffic Controller Drought Calls for New Approach to Training
CAE aims to make the recruitment and training process more efficient
Aircraft
Embraer Debuts E-Freighter at Farnborough
The E190F performed its maiden flight earlier this year
Environment
SBTi Validates GKN Aerospace's Carbon Goals
GKN says it's on track to achieve net-zero emissions in 2050
