Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Jun 21, 2024
The airframer hopes the narrowbody A321XLR will make new long-haul routes economically viable.
Jun 18, 2024
Recent revisions of the certification requirements for EVTOL aircraft that narrowed the gap between European and U.S. regulators come as welcome news to Lilium.
Jun 18, 2024
In 2021, Iberia became the first operator in Europe to use evidence-based training, followed by Air France in the same year.
Jun 17, 2024
European officials have approved an extra fuel tank the A350-1000s Qantas will use for ultra-long-haul flights.
Jun 14, 2024
A successful demonstration of the first unmanned air taxi trial in Mecca is said to pave the way for future implementation of smart mobility solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Nov 30, 2025
Airbus warns A320 operators that solar radiation could corrupt flight control inputs, prompting EASA to issue an emergency airworthiness directive.
Nov 28, 2025
IATA is urging Venezuela to reverse its decision to revoke operating permits for carriers that halted flights to Caracas on guidance from the U.S. and Spain.
Nov 27, 2025
French prosecutors have called for Airbus and Air France to be convicted of manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Air France Flight AF447 as part of an appeal hearing.
Nov 26, 2025
Airlines wanting to participate in the EU’s new flight emissions label (FEL) have until Feb. 1, 2026, to register their interest.
Nov 26, 2025
Boeing 737 Next Generation operators have until Jan. 9, 2026, to inspect affected aircraft for cross-fed brake hoses, a new FAA airworthiness directive states.
Nov 26, 2025
The EU has given the formal go-ahead to negotiate the harmonization of the UK and EU emissions trading systems, which could simplify compliance for airlines.
Nov 25, 2025
The Olympic Pipeline that delivers jet fuel to Seattle-Tacoma International has been partially restarted, easing the fuel shortage emergency at the airport.
Nov 25, 2025
The FAA has finalized a “framework” for approving advanced automated systems in aircraft and applying current regulatory policies to concepts.