Air Transport

The 21 Air Boeing 767-300 freighter overrun Sept. 6 was preceded by an unstable approach and disagreement between the two pilots over the aircraft’s energy state, NTSB says.

DRC investigators seek U.S. help to decode flight data from a rare DC-8 freighter after a take-off mishap at N’Djili Airport damages the aircraft.

With stark warnings of more disruption at airports to come, airlines are ramping up the pressure on the European Union to rethink the latest step in the roll-out of its Entry Exit System (EES).

Lufthansa Group nears Aeroshark certification for the Airbus A330, with the drag-reducing riblet technology aiming to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Airbus and Boeing’s commercial gross orders for August reached 82 units with that number heavily weighted in favor of the European OEM.

RwandAir plans long-haul expansion into Europe and the Far East, adds Airbus A330-200s and ties growth to Bugesera International Airport development.

JAL acquires shares in Korean Air parent Hanjin KAL, strengthening their partnership with plans for codeshare expansion and MRO cooperation.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation announced two Indian customers for its Ilyushin Il-114-300 passenger turboprop on Sept. 10 at an event in New Delhi.

Xiamen Airlines launches its first Africa route, connecting Xiamen and Addis Ababa, expanding its international network with Boeing 787-8 flights.

Airlink delivers critical supplies during times of crisis.

All the important data related to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in recent years.

GE’s $12 billion acquisition of CPP has huge implications for the castings and aircraft engine sectors—Aerodynamic Advisory’s Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to explain why.

Vilnius has been selected to host Routes Europe 2028, bringing Europe’s leading route development forum to Lithuania following a record-breaking year.

The drone bomb incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany must trigger much broader security measures.

India’s regional market is a large opportunity for aircraft manufacturers, and ATR has reason to believe the opportunity can turn into reality.

Carbon Analysis investigates how fluctuations in Airbus A380 utilization are affecting efficiency.

Southwest Airlines embraces bold changes, from lounges to international routes, as it evolves its model to compete and meet customer demands.

UK demands answers after NATS system failure cancels 2,000 flights, disrupting passengers and airlines for two days.

The U.S. sanctions 27 Iranian airlines, targeting covert networks and intermediaries that help Iran source aircraft and spares for its aging fleet.

Star Alliance plans to open a premium lounge at ICN in 2026 after Asiana Airlines exits, ensuring seamless service for its 14 member airlines.

Fiji Airways expands its Australian network with flights to Sydney’s new airport, boosting connectivity and tourism demand between Australia and Fiji.

EASA and the commercial air transport industry are lagging in adopting AI, according to the regulator's executive director Florian Guillermet.

EgyptAir plans to return to Sydney in 2027 with a one-stop service from Cairo via Singapore, joining a growing group of airlines using Asian intermediate points to expand in Australia.

ITEC is working toward standardizing air traffic control systems with its new SkyNex air traffic management system planned for first delivery later this year.

Pilots flying the 21 Air Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran its runway at Miami on Sept. 6 attempted a go-around following a problematic landing that may have prevented automatic speed-reduction devices from activating.