All air transport news – Page 89
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NewsWatch Beta fly the first Alia CX300 electric aircraft off its production line
US electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies on 13 November completed the first flight of the innaugural Alia CX300 aircraft built on its new production line in South Burlington, Vermont.
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NewsNo wing-walkers present before Virgin 787’s pushback collision with BA A350
UK investigators have determined that a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 was being pushed back without assistance from dedicated wing-walkers when it collided with a British Airway Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch points out that the airport’s operator “does not mandate” wing-walkers at the parking bay ...
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NewsAir Belgium awaits clarity on bid proposals ahead of court hearing
Air Belgium is awaiting details on potential bids for the carrier, after extending a deadline for submission of proposals. The revised deadline will expire on 15 November. Air Belgium says the extension of the bidding period is intended to “ensure solid and binding offers”. It adds that it “reflects the ...
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NewsEtihad’s nine-month net profits up two-thirds after strong summer period
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is crediting a strong summer season, following network expansion, for a substantial improvement in profitability at the nine-month mark. The Abu Dhabi-based operator – which has extended its network to 83 destinations – says it also achieved “significant growth” in its cargo activities, especially during ...
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In depthDeutsche Aircraft sees ‘huge’ potential to sell D328eco in Canada
The 200-plus old turboprops operating in Canada give Deutsche Aircraft reason for excitement.
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In depthStart-up Electra reveals nine-seat ‘EL9 Ultra Short’ aircraft design
After months of flight-testing a prototype capable of taking off and landing with 46m (150ft) of runway, US aircraft developer Electra has revealed the design for its proposed production aircraft – the EL9 Ultra Short.
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NewsATR abandons STOL variant
ATR has ended its effort to develop a short take-off and landing (STOL) variant of the ATR 42-600 after failing to secure as many orders as it had hoped.
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NewsWizz Air: New crew procedures helping to cut GPS interference impact
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has recorded a decline in spurious terrain warnings since implementing defensive crew procedures against GPS spoofing and interference earlier this year. Wizz Air Hungary flight-data monitoring manager Akos Steigervald detailed the carrier’s experience during the annual European Union Aviation Safety Agency conference in Budapest ...
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NewsAngola’s TAAG starts shifting flights to new Luanda airport
Angolan flag-carrier TAAG has commenced operations from the capital Luanda’s new Agostinho Neto international airport. The airline transferred its domestic Luanda-Cabinda flight to the new hub on 10 November, operating the initial service with a Boeing 737-700 before switching to a De Havilland Dash 8-400. Source: TAAG TAAG ...
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NewsEcojet launches £20m funding push as it targets AOC
UK green aviation start-up Ecojet Airlines has appointed Wyvern Partners to lead a £20 million ($25 million) capital raise – enough to satisfy regulatory requirements and enable the launch of operations.
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NewsMEA stays profitable even as Lebanon faces ‘biggest crisis’
Lebanese flag-carrier Middle East Airlines is claiming a full-year net profit of $88.8 million for 2023, despite the economic stresses on the country and the initial indications of regional conflict. MEA says the profit figure – up 85% from 2022 – follows a 20% increase in passenger revenues, to $725 ...
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NewsAirbus ups Asia-Pacific fleet forecast amid 'significant' growth
Airbus has revised up its market outlook for the Asia-Pacific region, amid optimism over long-term growth, and following a string of headline orders from operators in the region.
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NewsElectra partners with NASA to explore scaling low-emissions technology to 200-seat aircraft
US aircraft developer Electra has secured a contract with NASA to explore future aircraft concepts that could dramatically scale its technology by the middle of the century.
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NewsITA restarts flights to Libyan capital as EASA deems coastal airports less risky
Italian carrier ITA Airways is to open a service to the Libyan capital Tripoli, despite much of the country still considered risky for air transport. ITA intends to operate to Tripoli’s Mitiga airport, on the coast, rather than the city’s main international airport which lies some 13nm inland. The European ...
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NewsBoeing delivered 14 jets during strike-hit October
Boeing landed new orders for 63 jets during October and, despite most of its Pacific Northwest factory workers being on strike, still managed to deliver 14 aircraft last month – nine 737 Max single-aisles and five widebodies.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems secures fresh loan from Boeing amid cash crunch
Boeing has agreed to loan aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems up to $330 million, a move coming just days after Spirit warned that a cash crunch threatened the viability of its business.
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AnalysisWhy Bahrain’s airport still has room to grow
It may not be a mega-hub like Dubai or Doha, but Bahrain airport is looking to the next stage of its expansion, less than four years after the opening of its new terminal. On the agenda are hotels, runway improvements, an enhanced customer offer, and an expanded cargo centre
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In depthHow carriers are building up freight business in Bahrain
The kingdom is a leading hub for air freight and infrastructure investments at the airport are set to consolidate its status as a global crossroads
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NewsEFW’s Airbus freighter conversions reach triple figures
Modification venture EFW has reached triple figures with Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions, with the delivery of an A330-300. The A330 underwent conversion at one of EFW’s partner facilities in China. It brings overall EFW deliveries of Airbus P2F airframes to 100. Forty-nine of these conversions have been A330s, with a further ...
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NewsAvia Solutions to take new 737 Max jets from beginning of next decade
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group expects to begin taking delivery of its newly-ordered Boeing 737 Max 8s at the beginning of the next decade. It says the agreement – which includes 40 firm aircraft and purchase rights on another 40 – involves deliveries from 2030. All 737 Max jets are ...