Russia has said that the downing of a Metrojet airliner over the Sinai was the result of an insider putting an explosive device on board the aircraft.

Luxembourg-based Cargolux pilots, represented by the ALPL and the LCGB unions, are ready to take industrial action if a new collective agreement cannot be reached by Nov. 30, when the current contract expires.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) posted a 50% year-on-year increase in net profit of ¥53.9 billion ($447.8 million) for the fiscal half year ending Sept. 30. International operations growth helped fuel the strong results despite continued pressure in the domestic and cargo markets.

The crash of Metrojet flight 9268 shortly after take-off from Sharm el-Sheikh understandably raises concerns about security and screening procedures at that airport.

Lufthansa cabin crew, represented by the UFO union, is planning another strike for Nov. 26-27, on the heels of a week-long strike earlier this month.

From the December 2015 issue of ATW

Small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) owners should be required to register their name and physical address with FAA, a task force has recommended.

United Airlines and its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have reached an agreement in principle for a contract extension covering more than 12,000 pilots.