All Air Transport articles – Page 147
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NewsUS freight carrier Western Global files for Chapter 11 to assist restructuring
Pressured US freight operator Western Global Airlines has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it seeks to implement a restructuring plan to cut debt and stabilise the business. Western Global, which operates Boeing MD-11 and 747-400 freighters, had disclosed in July that it was looking at options to ...
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NewsIsraeli operator Israir to introduce another pair of A320s
Israir Group’s board has approved the introduction of another pair of Airbus A320s to develop the Israeli operator’s fleet. The two aircraft will be dry-leased and arrive in 2024, according to the company, if an agreement is finalised. Israir Group says the decision is part of a management plan to ...
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NewsSSJ-New model undergoes aerodynamic flutter analysis
Irkut’s SSJ-New, the successor to the Superjet 100, is undergoing aeroelasticity testing as part of the preparation for the aircraft’s maiden flight. An initial round of flutter tests was carried out in June at the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute in Moscow. This testing has been conducted with a model of the ...
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NewsEviation outsources design of Alice’s production configuration to TLG Aerospace
Eviation has outsourced the design of the production configuration of its all-electric Alice aircraft to TLG Aerospace.
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NewsUS FAA urges early adoption of front-row seat safety enhancements
US regulators are urging operators to adopt safer passenger restraints for front-row seats, after research indicated that lap seat-belts alone could result in severe injuries in an emergency landing. Current guidance permits operators to install seats set back from cabin walls and monuments, which allow their occupants to flail forward ...
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NewsUncleared Learjet departed in front of E190 flaring on intersecting runway
US investigators have determined that an executive jet crew commenced take-off without clearance before it passed in front of a JetBlue Embraer 190 that was flaring for touchdown on an intersecting runway. The serious incursion, during the E190’s approach to runway 04R at Boston at night, was captured on video ...
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NewsEmbraer delivers 47 jets during the second quarter
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 47 jets during the second quarter, 47% more than it did in the same period last year.
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NewsNo relief from supply-chain malaise ‘any time soon’: Rolls-Royce chief
Rolls-Royce chief Tufan Erginbilgic expects prolonged supply-chain problems, although he says the company has limited the impact of fires at two suppliers. The engine manufacturer states that it has built up inventory in order to meet demand in civil aerospace and counter supply-chain disruption. Speaking during the manufacturer’s half-year briefing ...
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NewsWizz Air backs chief executive as shareholders object to remuneration policy
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air’s board has underlined its belief that chief executive Jozsef Varadi is vital to the airline’s strategic development, after a substantial shareholder contingent opposed management remuneration proposals. Over 25% of votes cast during a 2 August shareholders’ meeting opposed Wizz Air’s directors’ remuneration policy and ...
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NewsJoby flies production prototype of its electric air taxi
Joby Aviation says that it has successfully flown the production prototype of its in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the first time.
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NewsJoby loses $286m in second quarter, reports $1.2 billion cash position
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation continues burning cash as it pushes for certification and service-entry of its aircraft, reporting a loss of $286 million in the second quarter.
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NewsSpirit Aerosystems takes Q2 earnings, deliveries hit due to strike and 737 quality issue
Spirit Aerosystems, which makes Boeing 737 fuselages and other components, said it lost $206 million during the second quarter, as it was hit by a work stoppage and a vertical fin quality issue on the 737.
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NewsWizz seals order for 75 A321neos after shareholder approval
Wizz Air shareholders have approved the firming of 75 Airbus A321neo purchase rights, a plan originally disclosed by the carrier nearly 11 months ago. Approval for the purchase was secured at an extraordinary general meeting on 2 August. Wizz Air’s board says the proposal received “strong shareholder support”, and it ...
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NewsCanary Islands start-up Surcar aims to use hydrogen-electric Twin Otters
Canary Islands floatplane start-up Surcar Airlines is intending to use hydrogen-electric engines on De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft. The company plans to introduce aircraft retrofitted with the ZA600 powertrain developed by propulsion specialist ZeroAvia. Surcar Airlines is looking to offer inter-island services and sightseeing tours. It will initially use conventionally-powered ...
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NewsEtihad Airways unveils new route to US gateway
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is to open another US route, with services to Boston from spring next year. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier says the connection will take the number of US cities it serves to four. Etihad already operates to New York, Chicago and Washington, and also flies to ...
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NewsFirst Russian-built collision-avoidance system to be fitted on Superjet
Russian avionics specialist Navigator is aiming to deliver the country’s first domestically-built collision-avoidance system later this year. Navigator says the system – known as SPSV – has passed the third of four certification stages for aviation equipment under Russian standards. The fourth stage will finalise the process and confirm that ...
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NewsIsrael’s El Al receives long-deferred final 787-8
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has finally taken delivery of the last Boeing 787 from its original order, bringing its fleet of the twinjets to 16. The aircraft is s 787-8 variant (4X-ERD) and arrived in Tel Aviv from Seattle on 31 July. It was subsequently put into operation on routes ...
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NewsFuel-cell-converted aircraft could replace 20% of turboprop market: report
A new report concludes that fuel-cell powered ATR and De Havilland Canada turboprops could have enough range to cover most typical turboprop routes – but only when carrying far fewer passengers.
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NewsIsrair Group agrees six-month extension to Smartwings negotiations
Israeli operator Israir Group has agreed a six-month extension to the deadline for completing negotiations over its proposed acquisition of Czech carrier Smartwings. Israir Group says the 180-day extension – which commences on 4 August – has been agreed with Smartwings shareholders. The negotiations between the parties concern particular aspects ...
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NewsShimmy dampers examined after Red Air MD-82 gear collapse
US investigators have been scrutinising shimmy damper mechanisms from a Red Air Boeing MD-82 which suffered a main landing-gear collapse and runway excursion after touching down at Miami. The aircraft – arriving from Santo Domingo on 21 June last year – touched down on runway 09 but, some 1,300ft into ...