Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Jul 16, 2019
The UK government has completed a consultation on its Aviation 2050 strategic plan, with a white paper scheduled for release later this year, as the country prepares to exit the European Union (EU) (Brexit).
Jul 16, 2019
US lawmakers will consider legislation July 17 addressing aspects of aviation security ranging from trusted traveler programs to screening of veterans and pregnant women.
Jul 15, 2019
IATA has called on the South African government to make policy changes, or face missing out on potentially doubling its aviation industry by 2047.
Jul 12, 2019
US airport executives are concerned that a provision in a defense spending bill passed by the US House will expose airport operators to “costly litigation and cleanup efforts” if the measure becomes law.
Jul 12, 2019
A high-level task force is calling on North American regulatory authorities to expedite rules requiring that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) be able to provide identification information to others on the ground.
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.
Dec 08, 2023
American Airlines has appealed a decision by a U.S. district court earlier this year that struck down its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue Airways.
Dec 08, 2023
German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.
Dec 08, 2023
Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings, the ATSB said.
Dec 08, 2023
Norwegian says it strongly disagrees with the competition authority's assessment and says the majority of documentation it provided has not been considered.
Dec 07, 2023
An “EASA for the Middle East and North Africa” has been launched to monitor and improve safety oversight of civil aviation in the region.
Dec 07, 2023
A serious incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 at Paris Orly was caused by inadequate action by both pilots, says France’s accident investigation bureau BEA.
Dec 06, 2023
Understandably, the airline industry likes to highlight its efforts to become more sustainable.