Concerned over the potential of interference with radio altimeters, an aviation industry coalition has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider an order making available “mid-band” radio frequency spectrum for uses including 5G communications.

Bristol Airport plans to install a drone threat management system following a successful three-month pilot project.

Beijing is looking to allow more airlines to apply for charter flights into China, thus increasing flights beyond the so-called “five ones” policy introduced to stem the importation of COVID-19 cases.  

While Singapore Airlines received strong state backing, financially troubled Thai Airways was sent to bankruptcy court by its government.

Agency plans to integrate reviews into formal certification process.

One does not have to look far to find evidence of how bad things are for the airline business amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. 

ICAO has joined the International Labour Organization and the International Maritime Organization in calling for “key worker” status for the millions of personnel maintaining essential global air and sea trade capacities.

Despite an ongoing flight ban expected to last until the end of May, Filipino carriers Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airlines (PAL) have rolled out special measures as the industry returns to a “new normal.”