Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sep 28, 2026
The Trump Administration is seeking $30 billion from Congress to complete its expedited modernization of the U.S. ATC system, building on an earlier appropriation of $12.5 billion.
Sep 28, 2026
Heathrow's third runway, originally planned for 2035, faces delays requiring decade-long timeline after planning approval.
Sep 28, 2026
Airbus reports inadvertent slide deployments persist, urging cabin crews to follow procedures preventing costly, dangerous mishaps.
Sep 28, 2026
Not all reform efforts are adding requirements. The FAA has been busy working to streamline the backlogged certificate application process without cutting corners.
Sep 28, 2026
Vietnam expands air agreements with Canada and Russia, enabling new routes and increased flight frequencies.
Sep 28, 2026
Nigeria's aviation sector is growing faster than any other among Africa's top 10 markets, the head of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said while warning that the continent's structural challenges remain unresolved.
Sep 28, 2026
The BFU's preliminary report into the recent Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 runway overrun accident in Munich says it is focusing on analyzing the brake system control units and the electric brake actuator controllers in its investigation.
Sep 27, 2026
Boeing has informed the FAA and airlines of an error in the 737's automated flight guidance software in the case of a landing missed approach.