Four US airlines, as expected, have changed references to Taiwan on their websites.

Las Vegas-based ultra-LCC Allegiant Air has asked for a court order that would prohibit its pilots from striking over the lack of progress on a new scheduling system, claiming the move would violate their collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Irish LCC Ryanair has served 90 days “protective notice” on over 100 Dublin-based pilots and 200 cabin crew, in an escalation of a labor-relations dispute that will see it shift at least six Dublin-based aircraft to Polish charter carrier Ryanair Sun.

Four US international airlines are reportedly about to change how they refer to Taiwan.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold an investigative hearing Nov. 14 focused on the CFM International engine model involved an inflight engine failure earlier this year on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700.

UK LCC easyJet, International Airlines Group (IAG), Irish LCC Ryanair and Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air have formally complained to the European Commission, arguing that frequent French air traffic control (ATC) strikes are restricting freedom of movement within the European Union (EU).

FAA in a policy statement said it has exclusive authority over aircraft operations—including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—within navigable airspace, although it allows that state and local governments can regulate landing sites. The statement settles a debate that arose last year within its Drone Advisory Committee (DAC).

The Vietnam government has proposed raising foreign ownership limits in a domestic airline from 30% to 49%, while still ensuring that a Vietnamese individual or legal entity remains the major shareholder.