American Airlines will switch the way members of its AAdvantage loyalty program earn rewards from the number of miles flown to the amount spent for a ticket.

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, is developing a new set of security measures to prevent “any illegal interference into airlines and airports activities within the country and abroad.”

Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), have ratified a 10-year collective agreement.

Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines and its OGBL and LCGB trade unions—which represent 750 ground staff—have reached a principle agreement in the latest round of negotiations.

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has introduced a safety forum specifically for turboprop operators, a move prompted by the growing interest in these aircraft by Asian carriers.

Airberlin CEO Stefan Pichler said the German government must arrive at a permanent solution to its Etihad Airways codeshare discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and not unilaterally terminate the approval policy that has been continuously implemented since 2012.

Airbus and Boeing are anticipating strong long-term air traffic growth in the Latin America and Caribbean region, despite recent economic headwinds.

European Union (EU) lawmakers have called for a series of measures to improve the position of the EU air transport economy.