All Air Transport articles – Page 258
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NewsOutgoing Rolls-Royce CTO cautions on challenges of liquid hydrogen
Commercial aviation should not bet solely on liquid hydrogen as a future fuel for medium- or long-haul flights given the significant hurdles that need to be overcome before it can enter widespread service, according to Rolls-Royce’s outgoing technical chief.
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NewsUS pilot shortage ‘acute’ and threat to cost structure: Breeze Airways founder
The co-founder of low-cost carrier Breeze Airways has described the pilot shortage being experienced by US airlines as “acute” and a threat to the industry’s cost structure.
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NewsPortuguese investigators: ‘No accident’ certificates undermine air safety
Portuguese air accident investigation authority GPIAAF is objecting to the requirement for pilots to produce a ‘no accident’ certificate while seeking employment at certain airlines, insisting that such documents are detrimental to air safety. GPIAAF says it is among the investigation agencies being approached by a “growing number of pilots” ...
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NewsRussian authorities highlight towing risks to cut incidents of aircraft damage
Russian authorities have flagged the risks of ground towing, pointing out that an average of 15 incidents involving damage to aircraft occur each year in the country. Thirteen aircraft have sustained damage over the first nine months of 2021, says air transport regulator Rosaviatsia, which is highlighting various contributors to ...
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NewsIsrael’s El Al enters talks over potential acquisition of Arkia
El Al has entered discussions with fellow Israeli carrier Arkia over a possible business combination, the flag-carrier has disclosed. Under the proposed transaction El Al would acquire Arkia shares in exchange for handing its own securities to Arkia shareholders. El Al has not confirmed the size of the transaction or ...
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NewsEmbraer partners with Fokker companies in quest for global partners
Embraer and two Fokker companies have agreed to collaborate to advance projects related to commercial and defence aerospace projects, including aftermarket services.
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NewsHot summer prompts Eurocontrol to predict speedier European air traffic recovery
Europe could see flight numbers back at 2019 levels as soon as 2023, according to the latest seven-year outlook report from Eurocontrol, as the air travel recovery gathers pace sooner than previously thought likely.
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NewsCabin virus transmission risk ‘extremely low’: ICAO conference paper
Risk of coronavirus transmission on board aircraft is lower than that for most other indoor environments, according to a paper presented to a high-level ICAO conference on aviation recovery from the pandemic. The ICAO conference – running from 12-22 October – is aiming to reach a global consensus on a ...
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NewsEurope’s last MD-11 exits Lufthansa Cargo service before sale to Western Global
Lufthansa Cargo’s last Boeing MD-11 freighter completed its final service with the European carrier on 17 October, before its sale to US operator Western Global Airlines.
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NewsJapan clears ANA to switch pilots between A320s and A380s
Japanese operator All Nippon Airways is introducing mixed-fleet flying between the Airbus A380 and A320 family, enabling crews to switch between long- and short-haul operations. ANA will be the first carrier to bring in the capability between the types, following clearance from the Japanese civil aviation regulator. The carrier has ...
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NewsSmartLynx recruits for new in-house line maintenance arm
Wet-lease and charter specialist SmartLynx Airlines is opening a new in-house division for line maintenance, branded SmartLynx Technik, for its Airbus fleet. The division, with bases in Riga and Tallinn, will commence operations in the fourth quarter of this year. SmartLynx says its facilities will be approved by the European ...
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NewsSIA expects capacity uptick by year-end as travel lanes lift September traffic
Singapore Airlines Group expects to operate at 37% pre-pandemic capacity by the end of the year, amid an increase in passenger traffic following Singapore’s limited border reopening to fully-vaccinated travellers.
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NewsAlitalia successor ITA envisions SkyTeam membership
Newly-launched Italian carrier ITA Airways is intending to join the SkyTeam alliance, continuing the allegiance of its predecessor Alitalia. The new carrier initiated operations on 15 October, with an Airbus A320 service from Milan Linate to Bari, and started charter flights with a Milan Malpensa-Rome Fiumicino sortie. Its initial network ...
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NewsA year after spin-off, Embraer’s Eve on track for 2026 launch
As Embraer’s Eve celebrates its first birthday, the company says its on track to launch urban air mobility operations by 2026
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NewsAirlines welcome end of US coronavirus entry ban
Airlines on both sides of the Atlantic are expressing relief that the US government will soon lift entry restrictions for fully vaccinated air passengers from most of Europe, the UK and other countries.
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NewsEmbraer pitches E2 to Balkan customers with demo event
Embraer has completed a two-day demonstration event in Croatia using an E195-E2 provided by Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways.
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NewsAegean Airlines takes majority stake in fledgling Romanian operator Animawings
Aegean Airlines has taken a bigger step into the Romanian market by becoming the majority shareholder in leisure operator Animawings, the Greek carrier said on 14 October.
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NewsBoeing requests exemptions to get PW4000-powered 777s operational sooner
Boeing has asked US regulators to approve incremental modifications to the 777 intended to address the risk of Pratt & Whitney turbofan blade-out failures, rather than requiring simultaneous certification of all changes.
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Airline BusinessAirline earnings season begins with warning on winter fuel prices
If airlines were banking on a helpful cost environment during what was already shaping up to be a challenging northern hemisphere winter season, those hopes took a hit this week with a warning on jet fuel prices.
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NewsRussian centre obtains 3D-printing licence for aircraft components
One of Russian state technology firm Rostec’s divisions has become the first business in the country to secure a serial production licence for 3D printing in the aviation sector. The Centre for Additive Technologies obtained the licence from the Russian trade and industry ministry, says Rostec. It enables the company ...