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.
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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aerospace Xelerated to run competition at FIA
Some 16 AX portfolio companies to appear at FIA
Engines
RTX Pools Power Expertise to Accelerate Propulsion Breakthroughs
Collins and Pratt & Whitney push for progress with multiple hybrid-electric applications
Aircraft
Boeing Ups Expected Demand for Commercial Airplanes
Market outlook calls for 44,000 new commercial jets by 2043
Aircraft
Harlow Aerostructures Bags Turkish Contracts at Farnborough
Turkish Aerospace and Harlow sign a letter of intent
Engines
Trent Engine Upgrades Cover Fuel Efficiency and Reliability
The A350-900's new Trent XWB-84 turbofans will burn 1% less fuel
Environment
Engine Makers and Aircraft Operators Grapple With Non-CO2 Emissions
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce among other seek to address issues like contrail formation
Engines
SR Technics Inducts First Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine
P&W expands MRO capacity for Geared Turbofan engines
Aircraft
Leap-powered Airbus A321XLR Wins EASA Type Certification
Powered by the CFM Leap-1A engines, the narrowbody airliner is ready for service entry
Engines
CFM Ramps Up Rise Open-fan Engine Testing
Noise and wind-tunnel tests on the new generation engine yield promising results
Aircraft
Green Regional Airliners Could Break the Market Mold
Several new hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft are in development
ATC
Groups Push Lawmakers To Up FAA's ATC Equipment Budget
Organizations say the aviation trust fund can support increased investment
Regulations and Government
Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry
Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
Safety
Boeing Insists It Is Making Progress On Safety and Program Delays
As the 737 Max safety saga continues, Boeing's Farnborough show presence is understated
Airports
Court Blocks Movement Cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
It is unclear whether the new Dutch government will pursue its predecessor's environmental policies
Security
New Protections Deployed Against Attacks On Navigation Systems
Russia and Iran are the main perpetrators of GPS jamming and spoofing attacks
Environment
Europe's SAF Market Poses Competitive Challenges For Airlines
Airlines face stiff challenges from the European Union's ReFuelEU policy
Training and Workforce
Lawmakers Keep Aviation Workforce Shortage Concerns in Central Focus
The House aviation subcommittee discussed the importance of implementing FAA reauthorization measures for workforce support
Regulations and Government
House Republicans Call for Review of Agency Actions in Wake of Chevron
Agencies were given a July 23 deadline to furnish a list of activities potentially affected by the Supreme Court Chevron decision
Regulations and Government
Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Safety
EASA Updates Guidance on Navigation System Interference
A safety information bulletin has been revised since the November 2023 edition
