Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Nov 20, 2023
The 50-year-old GPS program is increasingly vulnerable to a proliferation of tools used to jam and spoof the weak and unencrypted civilian signal.
Nov 17, 2023
WAAS is undergoing a major upgrade and preparing to incorporate the Pentagon’s new L5 civil signal for aviation safety services.
Nov 16, 2023
How much has GPS boosted U.S. businesses? The answer is astronomical.
Nov 16, 2023
Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.
Nov 13, 2023
A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.
May 29, 2024
The incident on Flight SQ321 between London and Singapore resulted in the death of a passenger and hospitalizations for many more with head and spinal injuries.
May 28, 2024
While the FAA’s final verdict on the plan isn’t likely to come quickly, expect the agency to offer some initial impressions soon.
May 28, 2024
Lufthansa’s attempt to take a controlling stake in ITA Airways has hit another roadblock.
May 28, 2024
Japan’s transport ministry has told Japan Airlines to review its safety practices after a series of high-profile incidents involving the carrier.
May 28, 2024
French airlines and the country’s transport minister are cautioning about the EU's new Entry/Exit System border control system due to be rolled out in October.
May 28, 2024
Chinese officials are aiming for an optimistic 2025 certification of the Comac C919 from the European regulator.
May 28, 2024
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech is urging Canada’s government to consider policy changes in fees and taxes levied on airfares.
May 24, 2024
Commercial aircraft seats that would accommodate personal wheelchairs in both economy and first-class cabins are continuing to progress toward certification.