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Richard Schuurman

Richard Schuurman

Active as a journalist since 1987, with a background in newspapers, magazines, and a regional news station, Richard has been covering commercial aviation on a freelance basis since late 2016. Richard is contributing to AirInsight since December 2018. He also writes for Airliner World, Aviation News, Piloot & Vliegtuig, and Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine. Twitter: @rschuur_aero.

Qantas-JAL agreement meets Waterloo Down Under

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Both Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have expressed disappointment at the decision from the Australian Competition and Consumers Commission (ACCC) to withhold approval for their joint business agreement. The ruling end plans to increase services between Australia and New Zealand to…

Technology funding benefits RISE engine program

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded $100 million to the US aerospace industry to develop technologies that reduce aircraft fuel burn, lower emissions, and improve their noise footprint, it announced on September 10.  Under the leadership of the FAA’s Continuous…