All Air Transport articles – Page 10
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NewsEmbraer’s commercial jet backlog jumps 31% in one year to 490 aircraft
Brazilian manufacturer’s unfilled orders climb 31% year-on-year to 490 E-Jets following breakthrough deals with Avelo Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group in September.
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NewsRegional aircraft lessor TrueNoord to advise Elysian on development of battery-powered E9X
Netherlands-based Elysian Aircraft is to collaborate with regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord on the development of its E9X battery-powered 90-seater.a
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NewsRoanoke ERJ-145 overrun captain proceeded to land despite go-around calls
Preliminary investigations into the recent CommuteAir Embraer ERJ-145XR overrun at Roanoke have found the jet was high on the approach, but its captain proceeded to land despite two go-around calls from the first officer. The aircraft was operating a United Express flight from Dulles to Roanoke-Blacksburg airport on 24 September, ...
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NewsPilot attempted manual correction during SAA A330 cruise-altitude turbulence upset
South African investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A330-300 pilot tried to stabilise an overspeed manually during a clear-air turbulence encounter, rather than leaving the autopilot engaged. The South African Airways aircraft had been cruising at 41,000ft, en route from Cape Town to Johannesburg on 27 October last year, when ...
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NewsPratt & Whitney aims for 8-10% GTF production increase in 2025
Engine manufacturer must accelerate output in final quarter to achieve production target of up to 1,096 geared turbofans as it balances recall demands with Airbus delivery requirements.
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NewsGE increases full-year forecast for CFM Leap engines
GE Aerospace has raised its 2025 financial guidance and delivery expectations, driven by improved supply chain health and robust aftermarket services demand.
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NewsUS aviation business investor Air T seeks to acquire Australian regional carrier Rex
Investors within a US-based group spanning a number of aviation businesses have indicated plans to acquire Australian operator Regional Express Holdings, which entered administration last year. The investors are part of a US firm known as Air T, which has more than 15 independently-operating businesses across the commercial aircraft, engines, ...
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NewsUS senators advance bill to require ADS-B In by 2032
US senators plan to advance legislation requiring most aircraft to have ADS-B In systems by 2032, following January’s deadly midair collision near Washington DC.
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NewsAzerbaijan A320 involved in runway excursion after St Petersburg return
One of Azerbaijan Airlines’ Airbus A320s experienced a runway excursion while returning to St Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport after departing for Baku. The aircraft, operating flight J2020, landed at 03:40 on 20 October after some 3h airborne. According to the airport’s operator, the crew requested the return after detecting a “landing-gear ...
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NewsBoeing’s recovery gains momentum as FAA approves 737 Max production increase
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing’s request to increase monthly 737 Max production, up from the current cap of 38, marking another milestone in the programme’s recovery following quality control issues.
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NewsAirExplore reinforces 737-800 fleet with additional passenger jet
Slovakian wet-lease specialist AirExplore has introduced another Boeing 737-800 to its fleet, bringing the total to 11. The latest jet has been leased from Aviation Capital Group. It brings the AirExplore fleet to nine 737-800 passenger jets and two 737-800 freighters. The aircraft has previously operated with carriers including the ...
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NewsHeart Aerospace discloses new delay to HX-1’s maiden flight
Heart Aerospace has again delayed the first flight of its HX-1 all-electric demonstrator, with the milestone now having slipped into early 2026.
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NewsTwo fatalities confirmed after patrol vehicle struck during Hong Kong 747 excursion
Hong Kong international airport’s operator has confirmed that two security personnel in a patrol vehicle did not survive after it was struck by a Boeing 747-400 freighter during a runway excursion.
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NewsIraqi Airways progressing with corrective plan aimed at lifting EU ban: transport minister
Iraqi transport minister Razzaq Al-Saadawi is claiming completion of more than three-quarters of the requirements for an IATA safety programme aimed a lifting a European ban on Iraqi Airways. Al-Saadawi gave a completion figure of 78% during a speech at the ITL Expo 2025 which covers Iraqi developments in international ...
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NewsAir China A321 diverts after lithium battery fire in overhead bin
Air China has confirmed that a in-flight fire in an Airbus A321 overhead luggage bin was caused by a lithium battery. The A321 had departed Hangzhou for Seoul as flight CA139 on 18 October, and was around 40min into the service when the incident occurred. Air China, through its official ...
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NewsAeromexico details planned share offering valued at over $300m
Mexican operator Aeromexico has unveiled details of a offering through which it will sell the equivalent of nearly 145 million shares. The issue will comprise some 11.7 million American depositary shares – each representing 10 common shares – in the USA, plus a further 27.4 million common shares in Mexico. ...
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NewsIndian operator IndiGo firms commitment to extra A350s
Indian budget carrier IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350-900s, firming the tentative agreement unveiled in June. The decision doubles the number of A350s for the carrier to 60. Airbus says the enhanced order is part of a “strategic shift” for the Indian carrier – already a strong ...
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NewsSatellite images could have warned Delta 767 crew before severe Milan hail encounter: inquiry
Italian investigators believe insufficient use of available weather information contributed to a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER’s flying into severe hail, and suffering substantial damage, shortly after departing Milan Malpensa. The twinjet – bound for New York JFK on 24 July 2023 – encountered hail as it climbed through 13,000ft ...
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NewsPratt & Whitney secures European validation for GTF Advantage engine
Pratt & Whitney has secured European approval for its GTF Advantage engine, eight months after US FAA certification. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued a revised type certificate for the PW1100G engine family, with 19 additional models. These range from the PW1124G/2-JM for the Airbus A319neo to the ...
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NewsMadagascar Airlines chief steps down as political turmoil rocks country
Madagascar Airlines chief executive Thierry de Bailleul is stepping down from his post, effective immediately, citing tensions within the company. De Bailleul’s decision comes as Madagascar faces political turmoil, with attempts by military personnel to oust the country’s president, Andry Rajoelina. The carrier says de Bailleul has opted to “step ...