App developers have created a “PlaneEnglish” aviation radio simulator to help new pilots master radio communications skills with air traffic controllers.
Just having major operations within one state did not seem to tip the scale in PwC’s aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings. But one state has it all.
An industry committee has recommended to the FAA a “Minimum Capabilities List” (MCL) for forward-fit avionics that could become standard across airliner types to take advantage of NextGen program operational efficiencies.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines will send 30 used Embraer E175s to Indianapolis-based Republic Airways, as part of the ongoing reshuffle of its Delta Connection regional airline brand.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Aug. 8 issued a final policy statement regarding the transport of emotional support animals (ESA) aboard commercial aircraft cabins.
On-line retailer Amazon is seeking exemptions from FAA to operate its Prime Air drone-delivery service as an air carrier under the agency’s Part 135 regulation.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to expand its relationships in Asia by forming joint ventures with more airlines in the region, a senior JAL executive said.
French leisure carrier Aigle Azur will suspend its Paris-São Paulo flights, but denied a French media report that it is under pressure from lessors to return some of the leased aircraft it operates.
Working from the ground up to identify early opportunities and project demand for urban air mobility (UAM) in 74 cities worldwide, a new report forecasts a 20-year market value of $318 billion across operators, vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure providers.
Cumbersome operational restrictions at Sydney Airport must be addressed before air traffic growth rebounds from its current malaise, airport CEO Geoff Culbert said.
Airport trade body ACI Europe’s new report that passenger traffic growth at European airports slowed in the first half of 2019 to 4.3%—while freight traffic dropped by 3.5%—indicates economic uncertainty, aircraft groundings, flight delays and ATM disruptions are taking their toll.
Facing losses of €50 million ($56 million) this year, Ryanair subsidiary LaudaMotion warned of job cuts if flight crews do not agree to changes that are needed to improve efficiency.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.0% compared to June 2018.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.0% compared to June 2018.
While ADS-B has been installed on various military models, only a few of the roughly 13,000 manned DOD aircraft will be equipped when the mandate takes effect.
Boeing’s final package of 737 MAX changes remains on track for hand-over to the FAA in about a month, keeping the company hopeful that the model will be cleared to fly again this year, CEO Dennis Muilenburg said Aug. 7.
Utah-based SkyWest Airlines has ordered seven new Embraer E175 aircraft to operate on behalf of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, the regional carrier announced Aug. 7.
Boeing remains committed to reaching mid-teen operating margins despite ongoing issues with the 737 MAX and growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, Boeing chairman, CEO and president Dennis Muilenburg said Aug. 7.
Cathay Pacific Airways is back in the black after achieving a group profit of HK$1.3 billion ($166.4 million) for the first six months of 2019, reversing a HK$263 million loss over the same period in 2018.
Australia’s international air travel growth is stagnating as the market undergoes a significant transition phase, according to a study by CAPA-Center for Aviation.
Boeing said it is holding meetings with cockpit and engineering staff of 737 MAX operators in China, with the aim of keeping them updated on progress in returning the aircraft to service.
