Articles and opinions from the January 2016 issue of Air Transport World

If you’re an airline looking for a next-generation regional jet powered by geared turbofan engines, why would you choose the repeatedly delayed MRJ over the E2?

As a journalist, I receive some pretty wacky announcements, but Santa formally opening a set of airport restrooms takes this year’s festive top spot.

The airline is eyeing an order for as many as 50 aircraft in the 100-seat size range.

Since Ryanair launched its Always Getting Better initiative, Michael O’Leary has been biting his tongue but occasionally his colorful spirit still creeps through.

Russia has said that the downing of a Metrojet airliner over the Sinai was the result of an insider putting an explosive device on board the aircraft.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) posted a 50% year-on-year increase in net profit of ¥53.9 billion ($447.8 million) for the fiscal half year ending Sept. 30. International operations growth helped fuel the strong results despite continued pressure in the domestic and cargo markets.

The crash of Metrojet flight 9268 shortly after take-off from Sharm el-Sheikh understandably raises concerns about security and screening procedures at that airport.