Air Transport

Readers discuss small module reactors, the U.S.-NATO relationship, an unusual plan for a new midmarket airplane, and Latin letters in China.

David Calhoun faces a bevy of tasks as Boeing’s new CEO, but the most important job for industry may be finding his replacement.

This year’s winners will be recognized March 12 at a black-tie gala in Washington, when the Grand Laureates and Lifetime Achievement awards also will be presented.

More airlines are buying sustainable fuel and more production capacity is coming on line, but cost remains a major issue.

Boeing’s efforts to keep 737 Next Generation and MAX training as similar as possible included limiting external discussion of the maneuvering

American Airlines will start installing ADS-B In on more than 300 Airbus A321s.

Vincenzo Quaranta, head of marketing and sales for engineering and maintenance, discusses Alitalia’s MRO plans.

MRO spending worldwide is healthy, but creating capacity challenges.

Airlines For America’s Nancy Young says the industry is making huge strides in making aviation cleaner. Is it enough? Listen in – and then you decide.

Lessor AerCap handled transactions involving 353 aircraft over 2019, the Dublin-based company said Jan. 9.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says initial intelligence points to an Iranian surface-to-air missile bringing down PS752.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has said the company is committed to its operations in the UK despite Brexit.

Boeing’s new recommendation that 737 MAX pilots undergo simulator training before they return to flying the airliner justifies moves by major simulator manufacturers to ramp up production.

FAA has proposed to revoke air carrier certificate of NANTUCKET EXPRESS, MA for allegedly conducting passenger flights using unqualified pilots and

London Heathrow airport has turned the clock back on its long-running plans to build a much-needed third runway, with the announcement of a new bout of public consultation over the much-delayed project.

Airbus announced plans Jan. 9 to increase A320-family production to seven aircraft per month at its plant in Mobile, Alabama beginning early 2021, up from its current rate of five per month.

AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES acquired ex-Ikar 767-300ER (28111) for part out through its ATS-Ranger Air operations.

ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS plans in April 2020 to take delivery of its third A380 to enable airline to use A380s exclusively on twice-daily Tokyo Narita

SPIRIT AIRLINES broke ground on new $250m, 500,000 sq ft headquarters facility in Dania Beach, FL (near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 748,590 full-/part-time workers in November vs 728,690 in November 2018.

CHEVRON joined ALTA as an affiliate member; it has 139 aviation customers.

Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has opened a new facility in Bristol, UK to develop composite technology fan blades and fan cases.