Air Transport

The NTSB is urging the FAA to “evaluate the effectiveness of the activation logic for the runway status light system” and, if necessary, update its logic.

An activist fund that is now one of Southwest Airlines’ largest investors is pushing for new leadership at the Dallas-based carrier’s Board and C-suite level.

The worst offenders for efficiency are the best performers when total emissions are considered, while higher efficiency aircraft create the most emissions.

More African countries are being encouraged to join forces under their local regional safety oversight organization (RSOO).

Russia decided to revive the Il-114-300 in 2016 to replace the Soviet-era Antonov An-24 regional turboprops still operated in remote parts of the country.

IATA said its projections for a tripling of SAF production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters are on track, an encouraging sign.

Capacity and flight frequencies across the North Atlantic will reach record levels this summer.

Utah has launched a project to establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem in the state ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.

South Korean LCC T’Way Air confirms the launch of two European routes it gained through competition remedies applied to the proposed Korean Air-Asiana merger.

SITA and Singapore University of Technology and Design have linked up with the aim of developing an offsite traveler processing system.

AeroGuard Flight Training Center has suspended solo flight training for Cathay Pacific cadets after a series of incidents that resulted in damage to aircraft.

American Airlines is working to improve financial performance while United Airlines touts what it sees as permanent changes to its industry position.

The new airports will be of interest both to flag-carrier Oman Air and to LCC SalamAir. The latter airline signed for six Embraer E195-E2s in October 2022.

All the important data related to the airport in recent years.

Spirit Airlines is not currently evaluating a plan for bankruptcy, its CEO confirms, describing progress on efforts being made to return to profitability.

Although frustrating supply chain challenges continue, United's CEO says those obstacles pale in comparison to major turmoil the industry has faced in the past.

A shortage of spare parts for foreign-made passenger aircraft is forcing Russian carriers to seek alternatives inside the country.

IPS Airways will be a “virtual airline” handling ticket and admin functions; flights will be performed by Germany’s Universal Sky Carrier using Airbus A340-600s

This week’s personnel movements include changes at Spirit AeroSystems and Spirit Airlines—as well as at LCCs in Canada and Oman and a top cargo industry lessor.

IATA has previously been critical of Nigeria for blocking airline funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities.

El Al Israel Airlines has had to change its entire strategy since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.

The LCC has deferred deliveries of 120 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft to start in 2025 in hopes that the new engine technology on the aircraft will mature.

If Aeroflot Group cancels orders for SJ-100s and Tu-214s, state manufacturer UAC will have to urgently seek new customers for these types.

The total area will span 110,000 m² (1.2 million ft.²) with three hangars and supporting buildings; the largest hangar will accommodate nine widebody aircraft.