The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its determination that aircraft greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions “contribute to the pollution that causes climate change and endangers Americans’ health and the environment.”

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ground staff, represented by the FNV union, is threatening industrial action triggered by talks toward a new labor agreement.

Malaysian authorities plan to implement increased security at airports across Malaysia following recent terrorist events at various transport locations across Europe.

Air France cabin crew, represented by the SNPNC-FO and UNSA-PNC, plan to go on strike July 27-Aug. 2.

Senior ministers from Australia, Malaysia and China announced July 22 that the search for Malaysia Airlines MH370 will be suspended if no new credible evidence of the missing Boeing 777 is recovered once the remaining 10,000 sq km in the high priority search area is completed.

FAA announced that new takeoff and landing performance assessment (TALPA) standards in the US will take effect from Oct. 1.

Asia-Pacific aviation organizations have called for greater governmental investment and involvement across the region to support rising industry growth rates.

Air New Zealand has released its latest flight safety video. The Kiwi airline is famous for its fun videos and they are usually popular, but I have to say that I think they’ve produced a dud this time.