All air transport news – Page 23
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NewsDOT launches air taxi pilot programme with eye toward ‘pre-certification’ operations
The US Department of Transportation has established a new programme to support advanced air mobility development, potentially enabling pre-certification operations for electric vertical take-off aircraft and air taxis.
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NewsFAA proposes $3.1m fine for Boeing safety violations
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations including those related to the January 2024 in-flight blow out of a 737 Max 9’s mid-cabin door plug.
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NewsKalitta Air takes delivery of first pair of 777-300ERSF converted freighters
Kalitta Air has taken delivery of the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, following US and Israeli certification of the modified twinjet. The Michigan-based carrier – which became the launch operator of the aircraft – is leasing the jets from AerCap Cargo. Israel Aerospace Industries developed the -300ERSF through a ...
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NewsSerial production of re-engined Be-200 could begin in three years: Russian trade minister
Serial production of a re-engined Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighter could begin in 2028, according to Russian trade minister Anton Alikhanov. Work has commenced on a programme to modernise the aircraft and replace its Progress D-436TP engines with the Aviadvigatel PD-8. The PD-8 has been developed for the Yakovlev SJ-100 – ...
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NewsUS sanctions on Belavia eased after political prisoner release
US authorities have eased sanctions against the Belarusian flag-carrier Belavia, following an agreement involving the release of political prisoners. Sanctions against Belavia were imposed more than two years ago, and extended to include president Alexander Lukashenko’s official Boeing 767 transport. But the US Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued ...
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NewsAirExplore 737-800 suffers runway excursion in rain at Krakow
One of Slovakian carrier AirExplore’s Boeing 737-800s has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Krakow airport in Poland. The aircraft, arriving from the Turkish resort of Antalya on 14 September, had been operating on behalf of Polish leisure carrier Enter Air. It landed on runway 25 shortly after 13:30. ...
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NewsGE Aerospace and UAW reach tentative five-year labour agreement
More than 600 workers at engine manufacturing sites have been on strike since 28 August after rejecting previous contract proposal
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NewsHermeus advances assembly of supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype
Atlanta-based hypersonic flight start-up Hermeus has released images showing its Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype on its landing gear as assembly progresses toward planned first flight this year.
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NewsBoeing ‘falling behind’ on 777-9 certification: CEO Ortberg
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has acknowledged the airframer is ‘falling behind’ on 777-9 certification efforts, though the company maintains its 2026 entry-into-service target.
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NewsInitial A350F aft fuselage transferred to Toulouse final assembly line
Construction of Airbus’s initial A350 freighter is progressing with the arrival of its aft fuselage at the Toulouse final assembly line. The first fully-equipped aft section for MSN700 has been transferred from the airframer’s Hamburg facilities. Airbus senior vice-president of marketing Joost van der Heijden says the forward, centre and ...
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NewsKC-135 took evasive action to avoid glider with de-activated transponder
UK investigators have underlined the importance of transponders, after a serious airprox incident in which a US Air Force Boeing KC-135 carried out an evasive manoeuvre to avoid an undetected glider.
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NewsTug driver failed to see CRJ200 before Chicago taxiway collision
US investigators state that a Chicago O’Hare tug driver failed to ensure a taxiway was clear prior to crossing before it was struck by an Air Wisconsin MHIRJ Aviation CRJ200 regional jet. The collision overturned the tug, seriously injuring the driver, and badly damaging the leading-edge spar of the jet’s ...
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NewsCF34 turbofan shortages emerge as factor affecting Embraer’s E175 production
Brazilian airframer reports delays in CF34 turbofan deliveries for its best-selling regional jet, adding to ongoing industry-wide engine supply challenges.
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In depthWhy Avelo chose Embraer E195-E2s over competing Airbus and Boeing jets
Discount carrier becomes first US airline to commit to Embraer’s second-generation E-Jets, with deliveries starting in 2027 to complement its existing 737 fleet.
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NewsWizz Air to scrap Vienna base but reinforce Albanian operation
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is closing its Vienna base, claiming that its costs have become too high, but is expanding its base at the Albanian capital Tirana. Wizz Air says the Vienna closure will be “gradual”, with two of its five Airbus A321neos – as well as two ...
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NewsAir Peace 737 pilots tested positive for alcohol after Port Harcourt overrun
Toxicology tests indicated recent alcohol consumption for both pilots of an Air Peace Boeing 737-500 which landed long and overran at Port Harcourt, according to Nigerian investigators. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau states that the first officer made “at least one” go-around call before the captain, who was flying, proceeded ...
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NewsDelta A330-900 experienced rapid climb-and-descent cycles during turbulence encounter
US investigators have revealed that a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900 underwent multiple rapid climb and descent cycles after it encountered turbulent conditions over Wyoming. Its autopilot disengaged and the first officer of the aircraft – en route to Amsterdam from Salt Lake City on 30 July – initiated an ...
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NewsUnited CEO declares ultra-discount airline model dead
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has pronounced the era of ultra-discount airlines in the USA over, as carriers like Spirit and Frontier struggle financially and rush to revamp their business models.
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NewsPutin urges quick development of proposed PD-26 widebody engine
Russian president Vladimir Putin is urging prompt development and serial production of the proposed Aviadvigatel PD-26 engine, which has potential application to a range of large aircraft programmes. Putin spoke during an aerospace powerplant meeting on 5 September, during a visit to United Engine’s Kuznetsov facility in Samara. “This is ...
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NewsEASA approves installation of drag-reduction fins on 737 variants
Operators of European-registered Boeing 737s will be able to install aerodynamic fins on the aft fuselage following validation of a US supplemental type certificate. The ‘finlets’ – developed by Vortex Control Technologies – have been approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. EASA’s clearance covers the modification of 737-700, ...