Air Transport

The FAA and wireless telecommunications stakeholders are making progress identifying conflicts between certain aircraft systems and 5G wireless networks, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said Nov. 16, emphasizing that potential mitigations on both sides are still being discussed.

The U.S. and South American airline companies are awaiting U.S. government approval for their proposed joint venture.

Facing an end-of-year peak season that promises to be busier than usual, air cargo operators’ long-term plans for ensuring capacity can meet the expected high demand is clearly evident at the Dubai Airshow.

Emirates SkyCargo plans to induct two Boeing 777Fs into its fleet in 2022 and have Israel Aerospace Industries convert four of the airline’s passenger 777-300ERs into freighters between 2023 and 2024.

The common aviation area agreement eliminates restrictions on services between the European Union and Armenia, opening up the potential for new routes and carriers to enter the market.

Singapore Airlines is optimistic it can begin commercial operation of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by year-end, as it awaits regulatory approvals from destination countries.

Porter Airlines has locked in sale-leaseback agreements on 14 of the 30 Embraer E195-E2s it has on order, with deliveries slated to start in 2022, the Toronto-based airline said.

Cathay Pacific is introducing new measures for its pilots in response to the emergence of COVID-19 cases linked to crew that stayed in a layover hotel in Germany.

The Airbus chalet was reminiscent of airshows in the industry boom years when customers and supplier could celebrate yet another order and exchange jokes and compliments.

Three African carriers announced orders for new aircraft at Dubai Airshow on Tuesday, demonstrating confidence in the region’s potential for air-traffic growth.

This week in Dubai, the aerospace industry met at an international air show for the first time since Singapore 2020. Aviation Week Network editors discuss their impressions, the news and trends emerging from what turned out to be a surprisingly buoyant event.

The 72-aircraft order represents Boeing's biggest deal so far at Dubai Airshow 2021.

Air Tanzania has made orders for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter, and two 737 MAX jets at the show.

The penultimate day of the show saw Nigeria’s Ibom Air purchase 10 A220s. The deal marks Airbus’ 4th announcement during the event.

Airbus has revealed that Dubai-based FIVE Holdings is the purchaser of the first ACJ TwoTwenty, through the Comlux Group in Switzerland.

Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, Jazeera Airways, will almost double its fleet in the second half of this decade, after it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 28 A32neo family aircraft at the show yesterday.

The crowds flocked again to the show on Day 3 as the relentless pace of meetings continued unabated.

Airlines quickly grasped that COVID-19 changed many people’s perception of what a good 'passenger experience' is.

Speaking at Dubai Airshow, CFM International President Gael Meheust says the benefits of the RISE programs could improve current-generation engines.

The deal marks a change in strategy for Jazeera, which began operations in 2005 and has always leased its aircraft.

The Brazilian OEM issued its 20-year commercial market outlook Nov. 15 at the Dubai Airshow, saying those new aircraft sales could be worth $650 billion.

Flight Safety Foundation also issues 100 risk-reduction recommendations.

“We are confident that this is the right moment to invest as regional aviation is on an optimistic, post-pandemic recovery,” Overland president and CEO Edward Boyo said.