The aim of the actions announced is to “re-establish U.S. credibility through ambitious domestic commitments ... [and] demonstrate leadership on aviation ambition at the International Civil Aviation Organization,” the White House said.

Mandate calling for required test can create unintended consequences that cause thrust reversers to malfunction.

EASA plans to mandate an Airbus-recommended fuselage modification which addresses A380 fuselage cracks operators are discovering when conducting a similar fix required by the European regulator.

Figures issued Sept. 6 by ACI Europe showed that on Aug. 1, passenger traffic through UK airports was still 72% below 2019 levels while EU airports were only down 43%.

An effective global COVID-19 vaccine rollout, improved coordination of government travel policies and luck with variants will be needed.

The island state was among the first countries in the world to implement a stringent ban on the type on March 12, 2019.

Having a vaccinated workforce offers multiple benefits for airlines, but one of the key questions airlines must confront is what happens to workers that either do not want to be vaccinated or are medically unable to receive the vaccine.

Abu Dhabi plans to end quarantine requirements for all vaccinated travelers arriving in the emirate.