All air transport news – Page 26
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NewsMacquarie takes 737 Max commitment to 70 jets
Macquarie AirFinance has increased its commitment to the 737 Max with an order for a further 30 jets. The purchase was booked in July but attributed to an undisclosed customer. All 30 aircraft are the Max 8 variant, powered by CFM Leap-1B engines. Macquarie already had 40 Max aircraft in ...
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NewsLatin America’s JetSmart to take A320neo-family aircraft from BOC Aviation
Chilean-based carrier JetSmart is to take three Airbus A320neo-family jets under a lease agreement with Singapore lessor BOC Aviation. The lessor states that the three jets are scheduled for delivery in 2027. JetSmart will acquire two A321neos and single A320neo on long-term leases. Source: Airbus JetSmart is aiming ...
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NewsICAO Council outlines measures to counter threats from satellite navigation interference
ICAO has outlined a range of initiatives and technical measures being undertaken to counter the threat of interference to satellite-based navigation for air transport. The weak signals from GPS and other similar navigation satellite constellations make them vulnerable, and there has been a surge in the number of jamming and ...
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NewsBangkok Airways to develop Trat airport as future hub
Bangkok Airways is investing Bt400 million ($12.4 million) to develop Trat airport – located in eastern Thailand and owned by the carrier – into a future operating hub.
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NewsBraathens to concentrate on ATR wet-lease with axing of tour-oriented Airbus fleet
Scandinavian operator Braathens has opted to simplify its fleet by phasing out its Airbus single-aisle twinjets and concentrating on its ATR 72-600 turboprops. Braathens says it has undertaken a review of its operations and concluded that it will shift exclusively to regional wet-lease and charter services in the European aviation ...
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NewsIAI’s 777-300ER converted freighter secures US and Israeli certification
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured supplemental type certification of the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme from both Israeli and US regulators. The 777-300ERSF has been under development since 2019 – just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic – and the cargo aircraft was originally foreseen as entering service in late 2022. ...
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NewsNew PD-26 engine could power proposed Russian twinjet family
Russia’s deputy prime minister, Denis Manturov, has indicated that a proposed widebody twinjet family would be powered by a lower-thrust derivative of the Aviadvigatel PD-35 engine. Manturov stated in an interview with Russian news agency TASS that the engine would be designated the PD-26, in reference to its 26t (255kN) ...
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NewsNew study highlights increased turbulence risk as climate change fuels atmospheric instability
Airlines and their passengers look set for an increasingly bumpy ride in future as climate change makes the atmosphere less stable and raises the risk of clear-air turbulence, new research suggests.
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NewsLuxair on track for initial E195-E2 delivery before year-end
Luxair is confident of commencing initial Embraer 195-E2 operations in January next year, in line with expectations when it ordered the regional type. The Luxembourg-based carrier says the first of six aircraft on firm order is undergoing the “final stages” of production at Embraer’s assembly facility. It will be delivered ...
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NewsSpirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again
Florida-based Spirit Airlines has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year as the discount carrier seeks comprehensive restructuring to secure its long-term future.
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NewsATR 72’s brake not engaged before it rolled and hit power unit
Investigators are probing an accident at Helsinki in which an ATR 72-500 was damaged after it began to roll forward after engine start. The aircraft, operated on behalf of Finnair by regional carrier Norra, was bound for the Polish city of Gdansk on 16 August. French investigation authority BEA, citing ...
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NewsJoby completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger division for $76 million
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has completed its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger division for $76 million in stock.
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NewsRwandAir brings in extra 737s and A330 to reinforce fleet
African carrier RwandAir is expecting to receive an Airbus A330-200 before the end of this year, ast it reinforces its fleet with a pair of Boeing 737-800s. The carrier says the 737s are configured with 12 business-class and 162 economy-class seats. RwandAir indicates that the aircraft are 9XR-WT and 9XR-WU, ...
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NewsHoneywell-led STRATA consortium secures £14.1m for AI and additive manufacturing research
A Honeywell-led consortium has been granted UK government funding for a £14.1 million research and development project that aims to transform production processes using AI and additive manufacturing.
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NewsIncorrect loading of ASL 737 preceded stubborn rotation during Amsterdam take-off
Dutch investigators have determined that an ASL Airlines Ireland Boeing 737-400 freighter had been incorrectly loaded during a tight turnaround, before its crew experienced difficulty in rotation during the take-off roll. The aircraft had arrived at Amsterdam from Dublin on 19 December 2023, carrying five empty cargo containers plus a ...
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NewsTAP claims second-quarter improvement but losses deepen at half-year mark
Despite a positive second quarter, Portuguese carrier TAP has been unable to offset losses incurred in the first quarter, but the airline is claiming a “solid recovery” following a “challenging” start to the year. The three months to 30 June produced a 1.7% rise in operating revenues to €1.13 billion ...
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NewsALPA opposes IATA’s push for 67-year pilot retirement age
The Air Line Pilots Association has rejected IATA’s proposal to raise ICAO’s recommended pilot retirement age to 67, arguing that the US should maintain its current safety standards.
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NewsGE Aerospace workers strike after rejecting contract offer
Around 640 UAW-represented employees at GE Aerospace facilities near Cincinnati have gone on strike after rejecting the company’s latest contract proposal, which included a 12% pay increase over three years.
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NewsEl Al stays profitable despite $100m impact of Israeli airspace closure
Closure of Israeli airspace for nearly two weeks in June hammered the second-quarter results of flag-carrier El Al, although the airline still managed to generate a profit for the period. El Al says it suffered a $100 million pre-tax impact as a result of the closure, implemented on 13 June ...
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NewsAtlas Air deploys new 777 freighters for Etihad and DSV
US cargo carrier assigns two recently delivered Boeing widebody freighters to support Middle Eastern airline and Danish logistics provider on strategic routes.