Aerospace & Air Transport

Airbus Says Neo Choice Opens New R&D Avenues

The A320neo has bought Airbus time and resources.

FedEx Retires More Jets as Cargo Markets Stagnate

FedEx has decided to retire 24 more airplanes.

Alaska Airlines Sees 'Decent Payback' from RNP Investment

Alaska Airlines saved $19 million in 2011 using RNP procedures.

U.S. Scope Clause ‘Relief’ a Double-Edged Sword

A new proposed scope clause at Delta Air Lines would cut Delta Connection capacity by 60 percent.

Embraer to Offer Interim E-Jet Improvement before G2

Embraer plans to improve the fuel burn and other characteristics of the E-Jets before the G2 comes to market.

Norwegian Signs Firm Order for 100 Neos

NAS has confirmed its order for 100 A320neos.

AIN Blog: Proposed Delta Scope Clause Could Break the Back of Small-RJ Fleets

A proposed new scope clause at Delta Air Lines would slash 50-seat jet fleets among Delta Connection carriers.

AIN Blog: Rockwell Collins CEO Urges New Approach to NextGen

Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones is not overly optimistic about the prospects of achieving NextGen.

EASA Poised To Settle on A380 Fix

Airbus expects to conclude talks soon with EASA over a permanent fix for cracked rib feet in A380 wings.

Air India Looks To Save Face and Cash after 787 Delivery Cancellation

Air India's cancellation of the first 787 delivery is intended to apply pressure to win increased compensation from Boeing for delivery delays

UK Politicians Demand Tougher EASA Rules on Duty Limits

The UK parliament's transport committee says that proposed EASA flight duty rules are less safe than existing rules in some instances

U.S., EC Align on Cargo Security Rules

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Commission agreed on June 1 to recognize each other’s air cargo security regimes.

EC225 Ditches Safely in North Sea, Probe Centers on Gearbox