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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ARJ21 Makes Public Debut

Chinese aerospace conglomerate AVIC I unveiled the ARJ21-700 regional jet during a December 21 rollout ceremony in Shanghai for a select group of official

Aircraft

February 8, 2008

U.S. Finally Embraces eLoran as GPS Backup

Loran will continue, and be modernized, according to the recently released U.S.

ATC

February 7, 2008

Crossair Executives Indicted for Homicide by Neglect

A Swiss federal prosecutor indicted six executives of the former regional airline Crossair for homicide and injuries by neglect.

Aircraft

February 6, 2008

Controller Fatigue Gets DOT Scrutiny

The Transportation Department inspector general announced last month that the office will audit controller workload at the major ATC facilities in the Chic

ATC

February 5, 2008

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Airline Industry Expects Profits

The Air Transport Association (ATA) expects U.S.

February 5, 2008

DC Aviation Replaces NetJets’ LPJ Service

Stuttgart, Germany-based DC Aviation (formerly known as DaimlerChrysler Aviation) replaced NetJets in December as the executive jet service provider for Lu

February 5, 2008

DOT watchdog criticizes high pay for air traffic controllers

With the major airlines toppling in all directions, and the opportunities there for young pilots diminishing rapidly, maybe thinking about a different care

ATC

February 4, 2008

Steeper approaches lower noise, furl burn

Last October and November, a procession of UPS Boeing 767s experimented with a new type of approach to their home base at Louisville International Airport

ATC

February 4, 2008

US Airways Poised for Big RJ Order

Almost immediately after US Airways’ emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late March, company CEO David Siegel told reporters that the company would pla

February 4, 2008

Let Investors Demand Justice

A pair of investors in LZ Aeronautical Industries, the division of Moravan Aeroplanes now in control of Let L-410 turboprop production in Kunovice, Czech R

February 4, 2008

Mesaba Slashes Management Force

Mesaba Aviation last month announced the elimination of 33 management positions as a result of expected declining flight activity.

February 4, 2008

ERA Carriers Show Strong Growth Last Year

The carriers that belong to the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) reported passenger growth of 9.1 percent for last year–well ahead of the 3.4-per

February 4, 2008

CitiExpress Pilots Mull Strike Options

The pilots of British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary CitiExpress last month began consultations with union leaders over industrial action after

February 4, 2008

Dornier 328JET production to resume early next year

Leesburg, Va.-headquartered AvCraft Aviation’s takeover of Fairchild Dornier’s 328 program, including the 328JET production line at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germa

Aircraft

February 4, 2008

Swiss deferral highlights Embraer 170 setbacks

Embraer has suffered a major setback following the decision of 170/190 launch customer Swiss to slash its firm orders and options for the Brazilian manufac

Aircraft

February 4, 2008

Chinese Airspace More Open

Foreign business aircraft operators are enjoying somewhat easier access to Chinese airspace, at least between the country’s major cities.

ATC

January 30, 2008

High-altitude redesign heralds Free Flight era

When the high-altitude redesign (HAR) portion of the FAA’s national airspace redesign program begins initial implementation this year, it will signal the b

ATC

January 30, 2008

AvCraft’s 328 buy closes under cloud of skepticism, uncertainty

When reports began circulating last month that Leesburg, Va.-based AvCraft Aviation had reached an agreement to buy Fairchild Dornier’s 328 production and

Aircraft

January 28, 2008

Lufthansa To Take Majority Stake in Air Dolomiti

Air Dolomiti president and majority shareholder Alcide Leali last month announced his intention to exercise an option to sell 31.2 percent of the regional

January 23, 2008

EAS, pilot program face rising tide of discontent

Judging by a recently published U.S.

January 23, 2008

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.

Latest

ARJ21 Makes Public Debut

Chinese aerospace conglomerate AVIC I unveiled the ARJ21-700 regional jet during a December 21 rollout ceremony in Shanghai for a select group of official

U.S. Finally Embraces eLoran as GPS Backup

Loran will continue, and be modernized, according to the recently released U.S.

Crossair Executives Indicted for Homicide by Neglect

A Swiss federal prosecutor indicted six executives of the former regional airline Crossair for homicide and injuries by neglect.

Controller Fatigue Gets DOT Scrutiny

The Transportation Department inspector general announced last month that the office will audit controller workload at the major ATC facilities in the Chic

Videos

More Articles

Airline Industry Expects Profits

The Air Transport Association (ATA) expects U.S.

DC Aviation Replaces NetJets’ LPJ Service

Stuttgart, Germany-based DC Aviation (formerly known as DaimlerChrysler Aviation) replaced NetJets in December as the executive jet service provider for Lu

DOT watchdog criticizes high pay for air traffic controllers

With the major airlines toppling in all directions, and the opportunities there for young pilots diminishing rapidly, maybe thinking about a different care

Steeper approaches lower noise, furl burn

Last October and November, a procession of UPS Boeing 767s experimented with a new type of approach to their home base at Louisville International Airport

US Airways Poised for Big RJ Order

Almost immediately after US Airways’ emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late March, company CEO David Siegel told reporters that the company would pla

Let Investors Demand Justice

A pair of investors in LZ Aeronautical Industries, the division of Moravan Aeroplanes now in control of Let L-410 turboprop production in Kunovice, Czech R

Mesaba Slashes Management Force

Mesaba Aviation last month announced the elimination of 33 management positions as a result of expected declining flight activity.

ERA Carriers Show Strong Growth Last Year

The carriers that belong to the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) reported passenger growth of 9.1 percent for last year–well ahead of the 3.4-per

CitiExpress Pilots Mull Strike Options

The pilots of British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary CitiExpress last month began consultations with union leaders over industrial action after

Dornier 328JET production to resume early next year

Leesburg, Va.-headquartered AvCraft Aviation’s takeover of Fairchild Dornier’s 328 program, including the 328JET production line at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germa

Swiss deferral highlights Embraer 170 setbacks

Embraer has suffered a major setback following the decision of 170/190 launch customer Swiss to slash its firm orders and options for the Brazilian manufac

Chinese Airspace More Open

Foreign business aircraft operators are enjoying somewhat easier access to Chinese airspace, at least between the country’s major cities.

High-altitude redesign heralds Free Flight era

When the high-altitude redesign (HAR) portion of the FAA’s national airspace redesign program begins initial implementation this year, it will signal the b

AvCraft’s 328 buy closes under cloud of skepticism, uncertainty

When reports began circulating last month that Leesburg, Va.-based AvCraft Aviation had reached an agreement to buy Fairchild Dornier’s 328 production and

Lufthansa To Take Majority Stake in Air Dolomiti

Air Dolomiti president and majority shareholder Alcide Leali last month announced his intention to exercise an option to sell 31.2 percent of the regional

EAS, pilot program face rising tide of discontent

Judging by a recently published U.S.

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