Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Apr 17, 2016
Police in London are investigating a collision Sunday between a British Airways (BA) aircraft on final approach to London Heathrow Airport and an unidentified object, believed to be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Airbus A320 landed safely.
Apr 17, 2016
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reportedly hit a British Airways Airbus A320 as it approached London Heathrow Airport Sunday. The aircraft landed safely.
Apr 15, 2016
Belgian transport minister Jacqueline Galant has resigned amid a public outcry in Belgium over 2015 European Commission (EC) reports warning of security weaknesses at Brussels Airport and other airports in Belgium.
Apr 15, 2016
A group of seven Malaysian carriers have formed a group—the Association of Malaysian Air Carriers (AMAC)—to “provide a common platform to discuss issues affecting the industry,” following the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) announcement that it plans to revise the fees of several services.
Apr 15, 2016
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has given tentative permission for Norwegian Air International (NAI) to serve the US, more than two years after NAI applied for a foreign air carrier permit.
Apr 14, 2016
Two systems designed to prevent incidents similar to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370 are undergoing trials, with one due to be rolled out imminently.
Apr 14, 2016
IATA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to increase cooperation on aviation security and border security.