Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aug 17, 2026
Air freight demand between Asia and Europe is expected to remain strong, as the market shifts from e-commerce toward higher-value cargo linked to AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
Aug 14, 2026
While the accident sequence is similar to two other CFM56-7B failures, an NTSB preliminary report suggests the July 10 Malta Air fan blade out event was caused by a bird strike, not a latent blade crack.
Aug 13, 2026
JetBlue promotes Jeffrey Winter to senior vice president, uniting flight operations, inflight and technical operations.
Aug 13, 2026
Operators of Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 787s will have four years to replace certain fan cowl parts to ensure the engines are protected from debris in the rare case of a serious engine failure, a new FAA draft rule said.
Aug 13, 2026
Kenya's CAA approves new domestic and international routes, including Eldoret–Jeddah, giving western Kenya its first direct link to Saudi Arabia.
Aug 13, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines extends CEO Mesfin Tasew’s tenure to 2027 as the carrier reports record revenue and passenger growth under its Vision 2035 strategy.
Aug 13, 2026
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford details air traffic control modernization during the unveiling of a new surface movement radar at EWR.
Aug 13, 2026
Rising engine costs have driven Brazilian carrier Gol to seek government financing for engine shop visits.