Safety, Ops & Regulation

The U.S. air traffic management (ATM) system used to be heralded as the gold standard of commercial airspace operations.

DFW's CEO says the One-Stop Security pilot program, allowing connecting international passengers to bypass security re-screening, has proven successful at DFW.

The FAA is phasing out a major radar modernization program that is running late and well over budget.

Southwest Airlines remains “optimistic” that its first Boeing 737-7s will arrive late this year and enter service in early 2027, a top executive said.

Airlines that serve the Venezuelan market are used to a certain level of unpredictability, and 2026 has been no different.

The resolution advisories (RA) dataset maintained by the NTSB has more missing data than actual reports, former NTSB recorders investigator Bill Tuccio reports.

Boeing has supplemented the dedicated 777-9 test fleet with the temporary addition of a production configured aircraft for limited specific tests.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling parts of FAA type certification, with a focus on eVTOL and AAM aircraft.

Sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste and distributor World Fuel Services are aiming to make Neste SAF available at more than 100 airports across Europe over the next five years.

Aeromexico warns if regulators do not resolve a dispute on Mexico’s adherence to the bilateral pact with the U.S., its growth next year could be constrained.

Some airlines and other industry representatives are arguing that the Open Skies agreement signed between the EC and the Gulf state in 2021 should be suspended.

Growth across all aviation sectors contributes to elevated risk in terminal-area airspace and requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure safety, FSF says.

Airlines across Europe are struggling to get hold of essential paperwork that fuel suppliers must provide under ReFuelEU, despite a passed Feb. 14 deadline.

Maldives-based premium leisure airline, Beond, has signed an LOI with Bahrain's civil aviation regulator to explore the establishment of a Bahrain-based AOC.

Emirates confirmed plans to end service to Algeria in early 2027 after Algiers formally moved to terminate its bilateral air services agreement with the UAE.

Uganda’s president has appointed veteran aviation executive and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Girma Wake, as interim CEO and advisor of Uganda Airlines.

Two of the most significant trends in the Asia-Pacific market are airline consolidation and the increasing importance of Southeast Asia, a new study says.

Lufthansa is beginning to sell most business-class seats onboard its incoming fleet of Boeing 787-9s following long delays in certification of the new seats.

Cathay Pacific shareholders have approved a deal to buy back Qatar Airways’ stake in Cathay.

Spirit is requesting bankruptcy court approval for the sale of 20 A320 family aircraft as it seeks a competitive process “to obtain the best possible price.”

London Heathrow’s plans for a third runway, along with the regulatory basis that underpins it, remain the only viable option, the airport’s CEO said.

An incident involving a Hop!-operated Embraer E170 at Toulouse Airport on May 11, 2024, prompted inspection of the entire fleet and ensuing part replacements.

Avinor has begun trials in which a single aerodrome flight information service officer handles more than one airport, relying on remote operations systems.

Finnair's CEO says the carrier has proved it can operate a profitable network, despite geopolitical constraints, as it prioritizes growth in Europe and Asia.

Federal officials said a “cartel drone incursion” was the cause behind an FAA order that sought to ground all commercial and general aviation flights over El Paso airspace for 10 days, a narrative some lawmakers say demands more explanation.