Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Nov 13, 2019
Finnair said sustainability will be a key driver for its 2020-2025 strategy period. This includes a long-awaited decision for a new narrowbody fleet, which will be the most significant contributor to the airline’s sustainability agenda.
Nov 13, 2019
FAA administrator Stephen Dickson has outlined a safety-focused, data-driven vision for the agency he has led now for three months.
Nov 13, 2019
Ongoing inspections of older Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) structural parts have turned up cracks outside the original area targeted, prompting Boeing and the FAA to expand the checks.
Nov 12, 2019
SITA’s Smart Path biometric solution is entering advanced test stages in numerous airport projects in the Asia-Pacific region, and is looking to throw its hat into the ring for some potential airport bids.
Nov 12, 2019
Malaysia’s aviation authorities are preparing to take steps needed to convince the US FAA to restore Malaysia’s aviation safety rating.
Apr 29, 2024
An Indian court has ruled that grounded Go First must return its aircraft to lessors, which appears to have ended a long-running dispute.
Apr 26, 2024
The EC's statement of objections is not an end decision but a formal step in the investigation in which companies involved are informed in writing of objections
Apr 26, 2024
The first flight of the new import-substituted version of Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody airliner will take place by June 30, according to the CEO of Yakovlev.
Apr 26, 2024
The new targets, confirmed April 25, include a review mechanism to help manage prices and minimize the impact on ticket prices for passengers.
Apr 25, 2024
The FAA’s final rule mandating SMS for several types of organizations, is slated for publication April 26 and becomes effective 30 days later, on May 26.
Apr 24, 2024
Nearly flawless fuselages and a sufficient supply of heat exchangers are the two key pacing items determining Boeing’s monthly output of 737s and 787s.
Apr 24, 2024
Airlines will be closely watching the social dialogue with ATC unions for any further upsets in the run-up to the peak summer period—and the Olympics.
Apr 22, 2024
SAS CEO Anko van der Werff believes Air France-KLM’s 19.9% equity investment will trigger some EU competition remedies, but won't include surrendering slots.