Fatigue cracks in part of the aircraft’s left engine pylon assembly have emerged as a key factor in the Nov. 4 fatal crash of a UPS McDonnell-Douglas MD-11F.

The U.S. DOT and FAA are preparing to brief President Trump on the selection of an integrator for the planned aircraft traffic control modernization program.

Ramifications from the recent shutdown include long-term effects on aircraft certification and oversight, as well as new staff hiring.

The FAA plans to mandate manufacturer-recommended swaps of certain IAE V2500 high pressure compressor (HPC) stage 3 rotor blades.

While advanced cockpit automation has been running out of steam in Europe, ATC centers may introduce greater automation in the coming decades.

Fokker Services Group has introduced GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology for civil aircraft.

Aviation leaders at COP30 called for more coordinated climate action for aviation and said more taxation, such as for premium flying, will not help.

JetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty says the government should “provide a level playing field” allowing smaller airlines to compete with the four U.S. majors.