Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Jul 22, 2019
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Younes Elmasry expressed his frustration in a July 21 statement in response to the British Airways (BA) decision to suspend flights to Cairo International Airport for seven days.
Jul 20, 2019
British Airways has suspended its London Heathrow-Cairo services for a week because of unspecified security concerns.
Jul 19, 2019
CEOs of several major US carriers and Qatar Airways met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence July 18 to discuss accusations that Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been unfairly subsidizing their respective state-sponsored airlines.
Jul 19, 2019
Alaska Airlines’ 900 Airbus and Boeing aircraft technicians, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ratified a transition agreement and an integrated seniority list.
Jul 19, 2019
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation that would eliminate the federal cap on the passenger facility charge (PFC) that US airports use to finance infrastructure projects.
Dec 13, 2023
Domestic air routes that connect different UK regions will now be considered for support.
Dec 13, 2023
Air India has unveiled its brand-new collection of uniforms for cabin and cockpit crew.
Dec 12, 2023
A new FAA draft rule would codify Pratt & Whitney’s recommended next steps for PW1100G engines affected by contaminated material.
Dec 11, 2023
The process will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737NG fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation.
Dec 11, 2023
The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).
Dec 11, 2023
ICAO and Google, which each have their own emissions assessment tools, are exploring ways to cooperate on their respective methodologies.
Dec 11, 2023
A new operator has commenced domestic flights in Nigeria with the launch of NG Eagle.
Dec 11, 2023
After more than seven years without regular scheduled air service between Iran and Saudi Arabia, discussions are set to start on reestablishing connectivity.