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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Congress blocks Loran turnoff

Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, loran has once more rebounded from attempts on its life.

ATC

December 8, 2006

Mesaba, Unions Reach Terms

Union leaders expected by the end of last month to tally the votes for or against proposed new labor contracts at Mesaba Airlines, which finally managed to

December 8, 2006

Embraer Seals Big Deal Down Under

Brisbane, Australia-based Virgin Blue placed a firm order last month for three Embraer E170s and 11 E190s, along with options on another six airplanes, giv

Aircraft

December 8, 2006

ANZ Orders Three More Q300s

Air New Zealand (ANZ) has converted options on three 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprops on behalf of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiary, Air Nels

Aircraft

December 8, 2006

Videos

Bombardier Named in Comair Suit

The family of one of the victims of the August 27 crash of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Ky., has amended its lawsuit to include charges that Bombardier

December 8, 2006

BA To Sell Regionals to Flybe

Exeter, UK-based Flybe has agreed to buy most of British Airways’ BA Connect subsidiary.

December 8, 2006

An-148 due for certification this month

Antonov expects its new An-148 regional jet to win CIS AP-25 certification this month and to deliver the first production example, built by Ukraine’s Avian

Aircraft

December 8, 2006

ALPA lambastes Mesa’s operations record

The Air Line Pilots Association last month issued a vote of no confidence in the management of Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group due to what union leadership ch

December 8, 2006

McElroy leaves RAA for Airports Council

The Regional Airline Association launched a search for a new president last month after Debby McElroy accepted the position of senior vice president of gov

December 8, 2006

Luxair moving to turboprops in wholesale restructuring exercise

Luxair, Luxembourg’s one-third government-owned private carrier, is rationalizing its regional-airline fleet and route system to improve productivity and p

December 8, 2006

Denim Air expanding fleet, considers first regional jets

Dutch operator Denim Air, which claims to be Europe’s leading regional airline aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) service provider, is expand

December 8, 2006

Future Airspace

Balancing available technology with the inevitable shifts in what governments will spend to achieve incremental gains, it’s tough to say what the air traff

ATC

December 7, 2006

A380 detour won’t derail Emirates’ long-term plans

Exactly 20 years old this past October 25, Emirates Airline expects to continue its prolific growth of the past two decades by taking delivery of an averag

Aircraft

December 7, 2006

New Engineering Center Under Construction

Emirates Airline is constructing a new engineering center, engine test facility and headquarters–all of which it expects to open by January 2007.

December 7, 2006

Emirates Expands Self Check-in Service

Emirates has expanded the use of self check-in facilities at Dubai International Airport.

December 7, 2006

Profits, Passengers and Fleet Size on the Rise

In the last financial year Emirates Airlines boosted its profits by 49 percent, to a record $637 million on $4.9 billion in revenues, which is up 36 percen

December 7, 2006

Booming economies drive airline growth in India

New aircraft orders placed this year from Air India and Indian Airlines should ensure that the government-owned carriers can compete against promising new

December 7, 2006

Boeing ranges wide for 200LR orders

Boeing says it can squeeze another 600 nm of range out of the new 777-200LR by adding three fuel tanks, giving the world’s longest-range commercial airline

Aircraft

December 7, 2006

IT revolution leaves uninitiated behind

Most airlines are investing in information technology to streamline their businesses as part of the relentless struggle for profitability.

December 7, 2006

Industry should take lesson from Star Alliance, says Amadeus report

The airline industry should take a shared approach to customer IT systems to meet the twin challenges of increasing financial pressures and rising customer

December 7, 2006

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

Congress blocks Loran turnoff

Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, loran has once more rebounded from attempts on its life.

Mesaba, Unions Reach Terms

Union leaders expected by the end of last month to tally the votes for or against proposed new labor contracts at Mesaba Airlines, which finally managed to

Embraer Seals Big Deal Down Under

Brisbane, Australia-based Virgin Blue placed a firm order last month for three Embraer E170s and 11 E190s, along with options on another six airplanes, giv

ANZ Orders Three More Q300s

Air New Zealand (ANZ) has converted options on three 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprops on behalf of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiary, Air Nels

Videos

More Articles

Bombardier Named in Comair Suit

The family of one of the victims of the August 27 crash of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Ky., has amended its lawsuit to include charges that Bombardier

BA To Sell Regionals to Flybe

Exeter, UK-based Flybe has agreed to buy most of British Airways’ BA Connect subsidiary.

An-148 due for certification this month

Antonov expects its new An-148 regional jet to win CIS AP-25 certification this month and to deliver the first production example, built by Ukraine’s Avian

ALPA lambastes Mesa’s operations record

The Air Line Pilots Association last month issued a vote of no confidence in the management of Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group due to what union leadership ch

McElroy leaves RAA for Airports Council

The Regional Airline Association launched a search for a new president last month after Debby McElroy accepted the position of senior vice president of gov

Luxair moving to turboprops in wholesale restructuring exercise

Luxair, Luxembourg’s one-third government-owned private carrier, is rationalizing its regional-airline fleet and route system to improve productivity and p

Denim Air expanding fleet, considers first regional jets

Dutch operator Denim Air, which claims to be Europe’s leading regional airline aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) service provider, is expand

Future Airspace

Balancing available technology with the inevitable shifts in what governments will spend to achieve incremental gains, it’s tough to say what the air traff

A380 detour won’t derail Emirates’ long-term plans

Exactly 20 years old this past October 25, Emirates Airline expects to continue its prolific growth of the past two decades by taking delivery of an averag

New Engineering Center Under Construction

Emirates Airline is constructing a new engineering center, engine test facility and headquarters–all of which it expects to open by January 2007.

Emirates Expands Self Check-in Service

Emirates has expanded the use of self check-in facilities at Dubai International Airport.

Profits, Passengers and Fleet Size on the Rise

In the last financial year Emirates Airlines boosted its profits by 49 percent, to a record $637 million on $4.9 billion in revenues, which is up 36 percen

Booming economies drive airline growth in India

New aircraft orders placed this year from Air India and Indian Airlines should ensure that the government-owned carriers can compete against promising new

Boeing ranges wide for 200LR orders

Boeing says it can squeeze another 600 nm of range out of the new 777-200LR by adding three fuel tanks, giving the world’s longest-range commercial airline

IT revolution leaves uninitiated behind

Most airlines are investing in information technology to streamline their businesses as part of the relentless struggle for profitability.

Industry should take lesson from Star Alliance, says Amadeus report

The airline industry should take a shared approach to customer IT systems to meet the twin challenges of increasing financial pressures and rising customer

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