Latin American countries—which have implemented some of the most restrictive and lengthiest pandemic-related lockdowns on air travel in 2020—are starting to open up as the region enters its high season.

The British government has again changed its list of countries from which air passengers may travel without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in the UK.

Aireon on Nov. 12 announced an agreement with the FAA allowing the agency access to its satellite-routed aircraft surveillance data to evaluate different air traffic control applications.

In the days and weeks leading up to Election Day in the U.S., polls consistently showed the potential for a “Blue Wave” Democratic sweep of both chambers of the U.S. Congress and the presidency. 

Do not expect a quick and obvious settlement to the large commercial aircraft subsidy dispute between Airbus, Boeing, the EU and the U.S. at the World Trade Organization (WTO) just because Joe Biden is the expected winner of the recent election for U.S. president.

The FAA plans to wrap up its review of Boeing’s proposed 737 MAX changes “in the coming days,” clearing the way for airlines to begin software modifications and pilot training needed to get the grounded model back into revenue service, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.

Singapore hopes that its potential air travel bubble (ATB) with Hong Kong and its policies on border restrictions protocol and testing could be used as a reference point for the aviation community. 

Draft minimum curriculum needs more emphasis on the MCAS and manual-trim scenarios, pilot groups tell the FAA.