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.

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.

Charter and air tour operators have three years to implement safety management systems (SMS) under the final SMS regulation the FAA announced on April 22.

The way the EC is arguing its case should not only worry Lufthansa, but others European players that either want to acquire a carrier or want to be acquired.

Airlines for Europe, which represents around 34 European airlines, is looking to “reboot” European ATM by its member airlines proposing optimum flight paths.

A new FAA policy mandates longer minimum off-duty periods between air traffic controller shifts as soon as possible.

Ascend Airways intends to start operations imminently but finds its growth plans crimped by a lack of available aircraft in the marketplace.

The joint venture would involve the carriers deepening their partnership in multiple markets.