All Air Transport articles – Page 34
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NewsBoeing 777-8 Freighter lifted by wing spar work
Boeing has started work on the initial 777-8 Freighter test aircraft, drilling the first hole into a wing spar as it works towards delivery of the lead aircraft in 2028.
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NewsSafran acquires Collins actuator business after regulatory approval
French aerospace firm Safran has completed the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuator business while simultaneously divesting its North American actuator operations to Woodward, following regulatory approval from US authorities.
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NewsBoeing fraud case dismissal hearing set for 28 August
A Texas federal judge will determine whether to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Boeing related to 737 Max certification, despite opposition from crash victims’ relatives.
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NewsFAA probes near-miss between SkyWest E175 and B-52 bomber
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into a potential near-miss incident involving a SkyWest Airlines Embraer 175 and a US Air Force Boeing B-52 bomber at Minot International Airport.
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NewsAir India A320neo suffers runway excursion during poor-weather landing
One of Air India’s Airbus A320neos has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Mumbai airport in poor weather. Air India says the aircraft has been “grounded for checks” but has yet to confirm the extent of any damage. It states, however, that the twinjet “taxied safely to the gate” ...
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NewsCAAC validation gives Chinese A320-family operators access to EFW freighter conversion
China’s civil aviation regulator has approved Airbus A320 and A321 freighters converted under the cargo modification programme of specialist EFW. EFW is a joint venture majority-owned by Singapore’s ST Engineering with Airbus as its partner. It operates across eight conversion facilities including four located in China for A320-family and A330 ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines flies An-124 out of Kyiv after long modernisation effort
Ukrainian aerospace firm Antonov has flown a modified An-124-100 out of Kyiv, following a long-term modernisation to replace Russian-built on-board equipment. The aircraft (UR-82073) flew to Leipzig on 11 July following a programme initiated in 2021 but held up by the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Ukraine and Russia had previously co-operated in ...
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NewsAir Arabia and Saudi partners to establish budget carrier at Dammam
Saudi Arabian authorities have granted Air Arabia and Saudi partners the right to establish a national low-cost carrier to operate from Dammam’s King Fahd airport. The airline is intended to build a fleet of 45 aircraft, and serve 57 international and 24 domestic destinations. Saudi Arabian civil aviation regulator GACA ...
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NewsNTSB chief criticises ‘premature’ media reports about Air India 787 crash
Jennifer Homendy has backed Indian investigators’ appeal for restraint following reports that the captain moved fuel control switches to ‘CUTOFF’ position.
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NewsCRJ200 crash inquiry cites excessive rotation and criticises improper loading
Nepalese investigators have declared that the operator of a MHIRJ Aviation CRJ200, which stalled and crashed during take-off from Kathmandu, was grossly negligent during loading of the jet. The Saurya Airlines aircraft had been conducting a ferry flight to Pokhara for maintenance, on 24 July last year, and those on ...
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NewsOperators should prepare crews for possible Leap engine smoke events: EASA
Airbus A320neo-family aircraft have not been involved in any load-reduction device activation events relating to CFM International Leap-1A engines, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
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NewsAirbus to detail A380 slat delamination checks after Emirates and SIA incidents
Airbus is to issue service bulletins to A380 operators early next year detailing checks for leading-edge slat delamination, following an incident involving an Emirates aircraft at Nice. The crew of the aircraft (A6-EOM) had perceived a muffled noise and slight vibrations while configuring the jet to land on 18 August ...
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NewsIAI completes main-door cut for A330-300 converted freighter
Israel Aerospace Industries’ Airbus A330-300 freighter conversion programme is progressing with completion of the crucial main cargo door cut. The modified twinjet – designated the -300BDSF – will have a forward main-deck door. IAI chief Boaz Levy says completion of the cutting phase is a “pivotal milestone” in the programme. ...
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NewsSAA's profit momentum stalls over rising costs
South African Airways has yet to return to stable profitability, after turning in a full-year net loss of R354 million ($20 million) for fiscal 2023-24. The deficit – for the 12 months to 31 March 2024, its second full year since exiting business rescue – contrasts with the R252 million ...
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NewsUnited sees 737 Max delivery progress, 787 programme still lags
US carrier reports Max deliveries running ‘slightly ahead of schedule’ but engine constraints affect widebody programme
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NewsBahrain’s Gulf Air agrees to purchase 12 Boeing 787s
Bahrain carrier signs preliminary agreement for widebody jets, with options for six more, one day after country’s crown prince met with US president
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NewsUnited Airlines chief Kirby claims permanent edge over competitors except Delta
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes only his carrier and Delta Air Lines are properly positioned in the US market, predicting competitors will soon need to abandon unprofitable routes.
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NewsBreeze Airways to expand West Coast routes as Avelo exits
US start-up Breeze Airways will significantly expand its West Coast presence in March 2026, launching services to five new cities including routes being abandoned by competitor Avelo Airlines.
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NewsGermany’s Condor orders another four A330-900s
German leisure carrier Condor has ordered another four Airbus A330-900s, taking its overall fleet of the type to 25 by 2031. It is also taking options on another four of the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered twinjets. The airline has 18 A330-900s in operation and is already scheduled to introduce three more ...
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NewsGE Aerospace raises profit forecasts despite tariff concerns
Engine manufacturer reports $2 billion quarterly profit and record $175 billion backlog as commercial aviation demand surges.