Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jun 12, 2019
CFM International is redesigning the bearing in the radial drive shaft of the LEAP-1B that powers the Boeing 737 MAX after five incidents in which an engine was shut down in-flight because an oil filter bypass warning light indicated in the cockpit.
Jun 12, 2019
British Airways (BA) pilots are considering a strike action after voting to reject the latest pay package offered by the airline.
Jun 12, 2019
ICAO and IATA have released new legal guidance on dealing with unruly passengers on board aircraft.
Jun 11, 2019
The US House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee will hold its second hearing on the status of the Boeing 737 MAX June 19, which will feature testimony from groups representing airlines, pilots and flight attendants.
Jun 11, 2019
European rules on drones should ensure drone operations across Europe are safe and secure, European citizens’ privacy are safety are respected and drones are able to circulate freely, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said June 11 as the new rules were published.
Jun 11, 2019
A group of financial analysts have said they suddenly see environmental concerns emerging as the next major risk to commercial aircraft deliveries, on top of international trade wars and other conflicts.
Jun 11, 2019
With the world’s busiest international airport and, potentially, the world’s largest airport on your patch, plus possibly the world’s first autonomous air taxis in a liberal drone-friendly city, the challenges are clear for air navigation. Alan Peaford talks to Ibrahim Ahli, deputy CEO at Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS).
Jun 10, 2019
A $7.9 billion TSA budget that would expedite the procurement of more effective imaging technology in FY2020 was approved by the House Appropriations Committee on June 11, paving the way for a full floor vote in coming weeks.