All air transport news – Page 703
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P&W delays MRJ engine certification to fit airframe schedule
Pratt & Whitney has delayed certification of the PW1200G geared turbofan that powers the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) by several months to late 2013, in...
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Latvian government seeks investor for Air Baltic
Latvia's transport ministry has formally put the national carrier, Air Baltic, on the market by inviting expressions of interest from potential investors. The...
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American pilots approved for iPad charts
American Airlines today received approval for its pilots to use iPads as electronic flight bags during all phases of flight from the US Federal Aviation...
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ILA: All-electric Ce-Liner concept envisioned for 2035
German aerospace research institution Bauhaus Luftfahrt is displaying its concept for a zero-emissions 190-seat aircraft which could...
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ILA: Morphing leading edge undergoes windtunnel testing
Windtunnel tests on a newly developed high-lift concept, which uses a morphing leading edge to reduce drag and noise, have produced promising results.
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ILA: Prospering market has India out in force
India's aerospace boom is reflected in the nation having its biggest-ever presence at the show. No fewer than 18 private Indian companies are represented...
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IN FOCUS: Africa Aerospace & Defence looks to break records
Delegations from southern Africa - looking to upgrade homeland security assets - will boost numbers at this year's AAD
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ILA: Fraunhofer Institute develops new anti-ice systems
German scientific research centre Fraunhofer Institute is exploring several novel technologies to prevent ice build-up on wings.
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Indonesia could take additional RAAF C-130Hs
Australia is open to providing Indonesia more Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports, following its gift of four examples announced in July. "I've...
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Berlin Brandenburg opening delayed to October 2013
Officials reviewing the readiness of Berlin Brandenburg airport have concluded that too much work needs to be revised, and have pushed back the opening date...
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IN FOCUS: Huge challenges remain for SAA and southern Africa's airlines
Flag carrier SAA is increasingly focusing on the continental market as it moves to rejuvenate its fleet and return to profitability
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NTSB calls for ground anti-collision systems
US safety investigators have called for regulations requiring wingtip anti-collision aids for large airliners to avoid collisions on the ground and are criticising...
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Near-incursion prompts Swedes to float sterile-tower concept
Swedish investigators are advising that "sterile operation" guidelines be developed for air traffic controllers following an incident in which a vehicle...
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Southwest eyes growth from Dallas Love Field from 2014
Southwest Airlines sees significant new opportunities out of its base of Dallas Love Field after October 2014, when a restriction on flights from the airport...
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LHT to assist Arik Air in setting up in-house MRO
Nigeria's Arik Air is in the final stage of discussions with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) over expanding their support partnership for its Boeing 737s and Bombardier...
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Boeing delivers 787 to India after four-month delay
Air India quietly accepted delivery today of its first Boeing 787 following months of bureaucratic delays and an unrelated engine failure during ground tests....
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Chinese bidder, Hawker Beechcraft to sign purchase deal in a 'few days'
Hawker Beechcraft is within a "few days" of signing a $1.79 billion purchase agreement with Superior Aviation Beijing, but other bidders for the Kansas-based...
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Lufthansa predicts 1,200 flight cancellations on 7 September
Lufthansa expects to operate only a fraction of its flights on 7 September as cabin crew plan to strike at most of its major airports in Germany throughout...
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Qantas and Emirates enter wide-ranging partnership
Qantas Airways and Emirates have entered an extensive partnership that will see the pair collaborate on routes and frequent flyer benefits, with Qantas to...
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Republic and American discuss large regional jet contract
Republic Airways is in talks with American Airlines regarding a capacity purchase agreement for large regional jets, as the mainline carrier restructures...