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New testing by the FAA’s Fire Safety Branch has shown that personal electronics devices in the cargo hold could have dire consequences to aircraft safety.
Air Transport

By Mark Nensel
Mexico City-based ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris reported a 520-milion-peso ($29 million) net loss for the 2017 second quarter.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Thai authorities have recertified two more of the nation’s airlines, further strengthening Thailand’s push to have ICAO safety concerns removed.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
The Chinese central government is moving to loosen ownership restrictions on its three biggest airlines, while ensuring it retains control.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
While a final decision is yet to be made, Alaska Air Group appears to be leaning towards reverting to an all-Boeing mainline fleet.
Air Transport

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French all-business carrier La Compagnie has won board approval to begin final negotiations for leasing two new A321neos that would be delivered in 2019.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Joon will be aimed at a young, working client base of Millennials whose lifestyles revolve around technology, Air France said.
Air Transport

RWSL includes two types of lights—runway-edge lights, and takeoff-and-hold lights—that automatically turn red when a runway is occupied by an aircraft or a vehicle.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
China Southern Airlines has driven Air China out of an intercontinental route from the large and rich southern city Shenzhen.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
The two airlines already have antitrust immunity in the U.S., which was granted in 2002.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet said it obtained the Austrian air operator’s license (AOC) it was seeking to protect its European flying rights after Brexit.
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Etihad Airways continues to retrench from its European investments, selling its stake in Darwin Airline to Adria Airways.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
AirAsia senior executives appear increasingly confident about achieving a deal to sell all or part of the carrier’s aircraft leasing unit.
Air Transport

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By Graham Warwick, Guy Norris
Supersonic-airliner startup Boom Technologies believes sufficient research has already been conducted for the FAA to set a standard.
Air Transport

With their economies expected to grow 2% year-over-year and populations traveling more, Airbus is looking to expand its footprint in the region.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Significant interactions between subsystems are driving costly design iterations during development and certification.
Air Transport

Smoke coming from the rear galley of a TransAsia Airways Airbus A320-200 in July 2016 was due to water-heater manufacturing issues.
Air Transport

By Mark Nensel
The airline took a public-relations hit at the beginning of the second quarter, when passenger David Dao was dragged off a United Express flight.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
The UK plans to build a Cranfield University center aimed at researching the application of digital technologies across aviation
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
The airline has already placed a firm order for 110 737 MAX 200s. It plans to operate them in a 197-seat configuration.
Air Transport