Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

May 02, 2019
SkyWest Airlines could see converting some of its 100 Bombardier CRJ700s into 50-seat CRJ550s to support United Airlines’ push into premium-class service on small, high-yield regional routes, SkyWest CEO Chip Childs said.
May 02, 2019
Bombardier has announced plans to divest its aerostructures businesses in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Morocco and to form an integrated Bombardier Aviation unit with manufacturing operations in Canada, Mexico and the US.
May 01, 2019
When might autonomy come to commercial aviation?
May 01, 2019
Boeing has secured up to $5 billion in new debt and credit to cushion its balance sheet as costs rise related to the grounded 737 MAX.
Apr 30, 2019
Virgin Australia has decided to delay its Boeing 737 MAX orders for two years, the first major move by the carrier’s new CEO as he seeks to improve the carrier’s near-term financial health.
Feb 07, 2024
Doug Ackerman, vice president for supplier quality at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, updated a key supplier conference on the nature of its supply chain problems.
Feb 07, 2024
As many challenges begin the year, carriers anticipate high labor and maintenance costs, delivery delays and air traffic control shortages in the rest of 2024.
Feb 06, 2024
Investigators determined the door plug was not opened between the airplane’s Oct. 31, 2023, delivery to Alaska Airlines and the accident flight.
Feb 06, 2024
Matteo Mirolo has been appointed head of policy and strategy for Breakthrough Energy’s Contrails team.
Feb 06, 2024
U.S.-European startup Cosmic Aerospace has raised $4.5 million in seed financing to progress development of a 24-passenger all-electric regional aircraft.
Feb 06, 2024
Allegiant Air continues to adopt a cautious approach to capacity planning in 2024 as uncertainty over deliveries of its Boeing 737-8-200s looms large.
Feb 06, 2024
A Transport & Environment study highlights uncertainties surrounding ambitious e-fuel plans in Europe.
Feb 05, 2024
Due to the low seat counts on regional jets, emissions are high, and this pulls overall results higher across the board.