Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Apr 29, 2020
Allegiant Air has received permission from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to reduce service at a host of domestic airports below minimum levels outlined in the CARES Act coronavirus stimulus law.
Apr 29, 2020
Plans to ban all commercial flight ticket sales in Argentina until September have been met with outcry from airline and airport trade bodies.
Apr 29, 2020
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) plans to strengthen the viability of the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, by partially subsidizing carriers for flights canceled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 28, 2020
Ask the Editors: Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker answers.
Apr 28, 2020
A common set of hygiene safety rules for commercial air travel is being developed, but new standards must be affordable and not deter people from flying.
Apr 28, 2020
LYON, France—Eurocontrol, the organization in charge of air traffic management in Europe and some neighboring territories, has produced two traffic recovery scenarios that illustrate the importance of coordination between its member states.
Apr 28, 2020
AirAsia is trialing a personal protective equipment (PPE) uniform for its cabin crew as the LCC group prepares for the resumption of flights in some markets.
Apr 28, 2020
A review finds a conflict between emergency procedures and maintenance instructions.