All air transport news – Page 1348
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NewsLockheed Martin C-130J selected for new special operations role
The $470 million contract announced today by the US Air Force opens the door for Lockheed Martin to sell as many as 115 more C-130Js to replace Vietnam-era C-130s serving special missions.
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Biman CEO predicts
The head of Bangladesh's national carrier expects failures in the local market as privately owned airlines have been expanding too rapidly and suffering...
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Market outlook: You ain’t seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet The outlook for airlines and the wider system is dire, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Chris...
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Airline IT Trends: Mission critical
As the Airline Business/SITA Airline IT Trends survey celebrates its 10th anniversary, the findings show that now more than ever IT is critical to reducing...
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Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle
Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle Delta Air Lines has embarked on an aggressive campaign to end deals with two of its regional partners,...
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EU clears way for secondary slot trading
The European Commission has cleared the way for secondary slot trading at European Union airports, but what does this really mean for the industry? asks...
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NewsFinal hurdle: Pinto takes on TAP's latest challenge
TAP Portugal has been totally transformed since Fernando Pinto took over as chief eight years ago. Can Pinto now lead TAP into private hands? Fernando...
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AirTran and JetBlue scale back growth
AirTran and JetBlue scale back growth Low-cost airlines are cutting back on growth in a major way, trimming deliveries of new aircraft as well as limiting...
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US majors slash capacity
United, American and Continental Airlines are leading a major round of capacity cuts in the US domestic market Dramatic cuts unveiled by US majors...
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Air France steps up environmental drive
Against the backdrop of record high oil prices, Air France-KLM is stressing its environmental commitment as well as pressure on manufacturers to design new...
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Airline bosses call for strict capacity discipline
Chief executives at the IATA AGM said they are cutting back networks and parking aircraft Over the past few weeks carriers all over the globe have...
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SriLankan CEO expects no strategy shift following withdrawal of Emirates
SriLankan says it is "business as usual" despite the termination of a 10-year management agreement with Emirates New SriLankan Airlines chief executive...
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Turkey's other carriers eye international expansion
Turkey's other carriers are turning their attention to the international market after four years of rapid domestic expansion Turkey's second and third...
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ST Aero delivers world's first 767-300BCF to All Nippon Airways
Singapore Technologies Aerospace has delivered the world's first Boeing 767-300 converted freighter under the Boeing...
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Alternative aviation fuels: green and lean
Developing alternative fuels for aircraft is hard enough and lengthy certification compounds difficulties - and costs. Can a new initiative speed up the process?