Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aug 19, 2026
VietJet is the latest to try to establish a domestic jet carrier in the lucrative Australian market; industry sources say the airline is serious in its efforts to gain regulatory approval.
Aug 19, 2026
Brazil's CENIPA says the Voepass ATR 72-500 crash in 2024 was due to systemic safety failures, reckless behavior and maintenance lapses, with 62 lives lost in severe icing conditions.
Aug 19, 2026
SpiceJet settles one of eight legal disputes with lessors as India’s NCLT postpones rulings on the remaining cases.
Aug 19, 2026
Air New Zealand appoints Campbell Wilson and Rob McDonald to its board, pending election, as Larry De Shon steps down.
Aug 19, 2026
BFU confirms Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 suffered a tail strike during takeoff at Munich, causing damage and requiring fuel dumping before landing.
Aug 18, 2026
Thermal runaway incidents caused by portable chargers on passenger flights rose by a staggering 42% in 2025, overtaking e-cigarettes as the leading cause, according to the ULSE's latest full-year report.
Aug 18, 2026
Alliance Aviation names Steven Greenway as CEO, succeeding Stewart Tully, as the company shifts focus to FIFO charters and adjusts its business model.
Aug 18, 2026
Aircraft delivery delays hinder decarbonization, forcing airlines to operate older planes, increasing emissions and fuel costs, IATA warns.