Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jul 01, 2025
Colorado’s digital tower concept to serve six ski-country airports could help reduce construction costs, lower FAA maintenance expenses and optimize staffing.
Jun 27, 2025
India’s seemingly cautious approach in the Air India Flight 171 accident investigation is raising concerns and prompting speculation.
Jun 27, 2025
An 18-month investigation lays out what caused the January 2024 Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 door-plug blowout—and what the manufacturer and FAA need to do.
Jun 25, 2025
Flyadeal has joined sister airline Saudia’s AlFursan loyalty programme giving members additional travel options.
Jun 18, 2025
Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding software monitors the aircraft’s path and performance while providing guidance in the flight deck.
May 26, 2026
Spanish air navigation service provider Enaire is introducing SACTA iTEC 4.02, the latest version of its air traffic control system.
May 26, 2026
The International Centre for Aviation Innovation and the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations will study integration of AI and machine learning into ATM.
May 26, 2026
A GKN Aerospace industrial site in California has suffered a chemical accident that the company signaled could cause operational disruptions.
May 22, 2026
The Portuguese regional government of the Azores has agreed to terms for a new attempt to privatize SATA Internacional–Azores Airlines.
May 22, 2026
Pratt & Whitney has identified sensor damage as the cause of in-service incidents on 94 in.-fan PW4000s; FAA plans to mandate the manufacturer’s recommended remedy.
May 22, 2026
A streamlined onboarding process, a larger pipeline, and fewer retirements are helping the FAA meet its air traffic controller staffing needs.
May 21, 2026
Matternet expands drone delivery operations as FAA prepares to finalize BVLOS rules that could enable massive industry growth.
May 21, 2026
The Paris court of appeal has found Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the June 1, 2009, loss of Air France Flight 447.