Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jul 26, 2023
A new rule from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) broadens aircraft requirements for wheelchair-accessible lavatories. 
Jul 26, 2023
CFO Brian West confirmed that 777-9 production will restart “later this year rather than early 2024.” 
Jul 26, 2023
Airbus and EASA earlier in 2023 settled on modifications to and around the rear center fuel tank (RCT).
Jul 26, 2023
Talks are under way between EASA and the Pakistan CAA over allowing Pakistan International Airways (PIA) to resume flights to the European Union (EU).
Jul 26, 2023
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved Takatso Consortium’s plans to acquire a 51% stake in state-owned South African Airways (SAA).
Jul 26, 2023
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has issued type certification for the Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 regional jets.
Jul 26, 2023
Ministers hope the agreement will lead to the launch of nonstop Croatia-Japan routes.
Jul 25, 2023
Most airline close calls happened within 1 1/2 mi. of a runway approach or departure zone.