Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Nov 25, 2019
House lawmakers are calling on the FAA to take stronger measures to minimize disruptions to airline operations caused by rocket launches as the agency develops regulations to simplify requirements for commercial space operators.
Nov 24, 2019
A Dornier 228 turboprop operated by Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) carrier Busy Bee Congo crashed soon after takeoff from Goma airport in eastern DRC, killing up to 27 people in the aircraft and on the ground.
Nov 22, 2019
Investigators were not able to pinpoint the cause of four Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine inlet cowling panel failures, but regulators and the manufacturer are confident that changes, including a new design and reduced in-service inspection intervals, have sufficiently mitigated risks.
Nov 21, 2019
British Airways (BA) passengers faced widespread delays throughout the airline’s network Nov. 21 as a technical problem led to cancellations and frustrated travelers.
Nov 21, 2019
The aviation industry is “too defensive” in the discussion on environment and sustainability, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said at the IATA Wings of Change event in Berlin.
Aug 06, 2024
Airlines are preparing for further disruption to their Middle East schedules amid growing fears of an attack by Iran on Israel.
Aug 06, 2024
Airlines have canceled flights into Dhaka, Bangladesh, after the capital's airport was forced to close after civil unrest that toppled the country's government.
Aug 06, 2024
Go First has remained in limbo since it halted operations in May 2023.
Aug 05, 2024
The NTSB’s planned two-day hearing on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 will provide a rare and extensive look into Boeing’s commercial aircraft manufacturing process
Aug 05, 2024
For an airline group that came into being through consolidation, the failure of IAG's latest planned deal to take over Air Europa must be a big disappointment.
Aug 05, 2024
European airlines including Lufthansa and easyJet have expressed doubts about plans for contrail monitoring and reporting.
Aug 02, 2024
For years, the FAA has faced heated criticism from the drone industry that it was moving too slowly on authorizing commercial drone operations.
Aug 02, 2024
French airlines operating to French overseas territories in the Caribbean await the outcome of a legal process challenging higher fuel costs imposed there.