All Air Transport articles
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NewsFAA finalises ban on most helicopter flights near Reagan National airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a permanent ban on most helicopter operations in airspace surrounding Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, formalising restrictions introduced after last year’s midair collision that killed 67 people.
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NewsLiquidation looms for Ecojet as green airline fails to get off the ground
A bid by green entrepreneur Dale Vince to create a zero-emission regional carrier has ended without the would-be operator ever getting off the ground following the appointment of provisional liquidators to Ecojet Airlines.
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NewsGE commercial engine deliveries jumped 25% in 2025 amid supply chain recovery
GE Aerospace delivered 2,386 commercial aircraft engines in 2025, a 25% year-on-year increase as supply chain constraints eased and production of its best-selling Leap turbofan accelerated.
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NewsAirbus aims to extend runway-overrun protection to A220 next year
Airbus is aiming to extend runway overrun protection to the A220 next year, as it works to certify a safety system for the twinjet. The airframer has already developed such equipment – which it designates ROPS – for other aircraft in its range. ROPS features overrun warning, prior to touchdown, ...
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NewsAir China Cargo receives its final A330 converted freighter
Air China Cargo has taken delivery of the final converted Airbus A330-200 freighter from a batch of eight modified by EFW.
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NewsHoneywell settles Flexjet engine maintenance dispute after warning of $470m hit
Honeywell and fractional ownership operator Flexjet have settled a legal dispute over engine maintenance services, with the manufacturer previously indicating the resolution could cost $470 million. The agreement extends their maintenance contract through 2035 and resolves related litigation from Duncan Aviation and StandardAero.
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NewsCrashed ATR 42’s flight recorders located by Indonesian search teams
Search personnel in Indonesia have retrieved both flight recorders from the ATR 42-500 which crashed in South Sulawesi. The Indonesia Air Transport turboprop struck a ridge in mountainous terrain while conducting a service between Yogyakarta and Makassar on 17 January. Wreckage was discovered around 15nm northeast of Makassar airport, at ...
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In depthAirbus closes on key milestones for A380 flying testbed as COMPANION project nears design freeze
At some point in the next 12 months, a freshly-painted A380 will arrive in Toulouse ready for Airbus to begin a series of modifications that will eventually leave it looking like no other superjumbo in existence as it is transformed into a flying testbed for new engines and other advanced technologies.
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NewsSaudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air formally unveils cargo division
Saudi Arabian start-up carrier Riyadh Air has formally launched a freight operation to complement its passenger airline services. The new division – branded ‘Riyadh Cargo’ – aims to capitalise on the capacity of the airline’s widebody aircraft fleet, comprising up to 122 Boeing 787s and Airbus A350-1000s. Riyadh Air says ...
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NewsSupersonic traffic over Europe could return by mid-2030s: EASA analysis
As the 50-year anniversary of British Airways’ and Air France’s launch of supersonic operations passes, the air transport sector remains relegated to the subsonic realm. The two carriers simultaneously introduced BAC-Aerospatiale Concorde flights on 21 January 1976, operating the type for nearly 28 years. Uncertainty over a revival of high-speed ...
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NewsFAA explores wireless industry subsidies for radio altimeter upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring arrangements under which cellular providers would help finance the $4.5 billion cost of upgrading tens of thousands of radio altimeters to prevent interference from new 5G networks, according to recently released meeting memos.
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NewsBombardier restructures leadership to advance defence and M&A ambitions
The Montreal-based business jet manufacturer has appointed new executives to lead restructured divisions encompassing aircraft sales, aftermarket services, engineering and defence, while hiring a former Leonardo DRS strategist to drive mergers and acquisitions.
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NewsEdelweiss unveils more spacious A350 cabin to replace original LATAM interior
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has unveiled the new cabin it will fit on its Airbus A350-900 fleet, replacing the interior originally based on a LATAM configuration. Edelweiss has four A350s, introduced in 2025, and will take another pair by the end of this year. The aircraft – which are replacing ...
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NewsEthiopian signs for more 787-9s and 737 Max jets as construction begins on new hub
Ethiopian Airlines is ordering another nine Boeing 787-9s, which will be delivered early in the next decade. The Star Alliance carrier states that the twinjets will be introduced over the course of 2031-33. “This order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening ...
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NewsUnited Aircraft to display import-substituted SJ-100 and Il-114-300 at Indian air show
United Aircraft is to display its import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100 and the new Ilyushin Il-114-300 internationally for the first time, at the upcoming Wings India 2026 show in Hyderabad. The SJ-100 – featuring a Russian-sourced cabin interior for serial production – will feature alongside the Il-114-300, which will also have a ...
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NewsIndonesian ATR 42-500 involved in South Sulawesi accident
Indonesian air accident investigation authority KNKT has opened an inquiry into the loss of an ATR 42-500 operating a domestic service between Java and South Sulawesi. KNKT says it has sent a team to carry out an investigation into the 17 January accident. The Indonesian ministry of maritime affairs states ...
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NewsEngine tests progress in Russian civil supersonic demonstrator research programme
Russian research efforts to create a new supersonic civil aircraft demonstrator have edged forward with completion of a phase of engine model testing. The technology demonstrator – known as ‘Strizh’, the Russian term for ‘swift’ – could fly before the end of the decade, although this would depend on the ...
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NewsHevilift ATR 42 damaged during Papua New Guinea runway excursion
All the passengers and crew on board a Hevilift Aviation ATR 42-500 have emerged uninjured after the aircraft suffered a runway excursion at Simberi airport in Papua New Guinea. The turboprop, arriving at Simberi on 15 January, had been landing on runway 28, according to the operator. It states that ...
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NewsChina Southern to revive Helsinki link to Beijing
China Southern Airlines is opening its first route to Finland, with a service between Beijing Daxing and Helsinki. The three-times weekly service will commence on 29 March. China Southern will use Boeing 787-9s on the sector, and will increase frequency to daily from 20 June. Finnish airport operator Finavia says ...
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NewsProbe opens as taxiing Air India A350 damaged by ingested cargo container
Indian investigators are probing an incident which badly damaged an Airbus A350-900’s engine after landing, having turned back to Delhi. The Air India aircraft had been bound for New York JFK on 15 January but – owing to the closure of Iranian airspace – returned to Delhi where it landed ...