Fastjet’s crucial international launch, which was planned for today, has been pushed back to mid-October following a last-minute paperwork request from the South African authorities.

Air France has launched a full internal investigation and is planning legal action after bags containing over a tonne of cocaine were covertly loaded on to one of its aircraft.

US Airways Express partner PSA Airlines pilots—represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)—have ratified tentative agreements to guarantee the placement of 30 large regional jets at PSA.

United Airlines has reached tentative agreements on new joint collective bargaining agreements with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) for the fleet service, passenger service and storekeeper workgroups at its United, Continental, Continental Micronesia and MileagePlus subsidiaries.

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted a no objection certificate (NOC) to AirAsia India, moving it a step closer to launch.

Boeing said its subsidiary Jeppesen is teaming up with multiple pilot training centers worldwide to guide cadets through the initial [ab initio] stage of training to become professional pilots.

Inside Travel Technology Update - Sept. 25, 2013

FAA is facing considerable uncertainty with the US government headed toward a possible partial shutdown Oct. 1 and sequestration levels of funding likely to remain in place even if a shutdown is avoided.