Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jan 21, 2015
Lufthansa announced that its regional carrier Eurowings has reached a new five-year wage agreement with its 300 pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilot union.
Jan 21, 2015
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) is proposing five key steps to transform air traffic management (ATM) performance in Middle East airspace in a bid to reduce congestion and improve efficiency in the region.
Jan 21, 2015
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico pilots—represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores (ASPA)—have entered into a joint protocol.
Jan 20, 2015
Analysis of radar data shows that Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501 climbed at the extraordinarily fast rate of 6,000 feet per minute before crashing into the Java Sea Dec. 28, Indonesia transportation minister Ignasius Jonan said.
Jan 20, 2015
The UK’s Air Accident Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into why a Flybe Bombardier Q400 left the runway at Inverness Airport Monday.
Jan 20, 2015
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will cut as many as 90 captains over age 62, which is in line with new retirement criteria to alleviate staff surplus, as the carrier faces increasing costs and strong regional competition.
Jan 16, 2015
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) said it will start a route case proceeding for slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, handing a victory to American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Jan 16, 2015
Luxembourg-based Luxair has a new accord with its staff and unions after several months of intense labor discord concerning a new collective labor agreement.