Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Apr 25, 2022
The airline industry has high expectations for SAF but green lobbyists warn using some of the fuels may create more problems.
Apr 11, 2022
Certification progress for the MAX variants is unclear under more stringent FAA processes.
Apr 08, 2022
US Bureau of Transportation Statistics data for US scheduled and non-scheduled carriers show that total fuel consumption in 2021 was 32% higher than…
Apr 07, 2022
Hong Kong has eased some border rules but not enough for a major recovery for Cathay Pacific.
Apr 06, 2022
Pilots are gaining access to more data and contributing to aggregation programs, and operators are benefiting.
May 29, 2024
The incident on Flight SQ321 between London and Singapore resulted in the death of a passenger and hospitalizations for many more with head and spinal injuries.
May 28, 2024
While the FAA’s final verdict on the plan isn’t likely to come quickly, expect the agency to offer some initial impressions soon.
May 28, 2024
Lufthansa’s attempt to take a controlling stake in ITA Airways has hit another roadblock.
May 28, 2024
Japan’s transport ministry has told Japan Airlines to review its safety practices after a series of high-profile incidents involving the carrier.
May 28, 2024
French airlines and the country’s transport minister are cautioning about the EU's new Entry/Exit System border control system due to be rolled out in October.
May 28, 2024
Chinese officials are aiming for an optimistic 2025 certification of the Comac C919 from the European regulator.
May 28, 2024
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech is urging Canada’s government to consider policy changes in fees and taxes levied on airfares.
May 24, 2024
Commercial aircraft seats that would accommodate personal wheelchairs in both economy and first-class cabins are continuing to progress toward certification.