Safety, Ops & Regulation

Nav Canada has been granted associate membership in the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, a European public-private research partnership devoted to ATM modernization.

Already facing struggles raising funding, Europe’s aviation startups are calling on the European Commission to look ahead and find ways to bridge the cost barrier to deploying new technologies that would advance sustainability and energy independence.

As JetZero’s blended wing body demonstrator takes shape, the airframer is touting a new milestone for future certification, as it targets a commercial entry into service in the early 2030s.

Airbus has secured a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank, the first part of a €3.4 billion package to support aerospace research and development.

VietJet has reportedly taken the initial regulatory steps toward establishing a carrier in Australia to take on the powerful incumbents on domestic routes.

Nigeria abandons plans for a national carrier, focusing instead on strengthening domestic airlines and developing its aerospace ecosystem.

London Heathrow airport says the Gulf conflict has led to a 25% drop in its Middle East passenger traffic compared to last year.

As demand for safety improvements and answers grow, investigators face mounting pressure to keep pace while remaining diligent.

FedEx uses SAF at five U.S. hubs and urges government action to boost sustainable fuel production.

Acron Aviation polled 100 U.S. airline management professionals on the ramification of ADS-B In mandate and how it aligns with their most prevalent operational challenges.

Jetstar has highlighted rising taxes and fees as a reason for the cancelation of two international routes, as airline industry groups criticize such increases in regulatory costs.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s International Remote Baggage Screening program is being extended to two more routes operated by Korean Air.

Kenya awards $1.2B contract to the China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport amid rising passenger demand.

Cathay Pacific has reversed most of the fuel surcharge increases that were imposed as a result of the Middle East crisis, with the cuts reflecting the recent easing fuel costs.

European airlines push for Emissions Trading System (ETS) funds to boost sustainable aviation fuel investment ahead of July policy review.

The wing spars of 16 Airbus A380s require inspection and possible ensuing repairs, EASA said in an emergency airworthiness directive effective June 24.

Airports can no longer rely on increasing passenger volumes to power their financial growth, ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec says.

Almost 10 years ago, Qantas began planning nonstop flights to London and New York. Soon the airline needs to prove that the flights are viable.

Air Space Intelligence won the 12-year, $875M contract for new air traffic management software systems designed to improve traffic flow and increase U.S. airspace capacity.

Zurich Airport is set to allow passengers to keep liquids and electronics in carry-on bags, enabled by the deployment of computed tomography (CT) 3D scanners.

Airbus highlights Africa’s unserved air routes, urging airlines to expand connectivity with long-term fleet planning and aircraft like the A321XLR.

Europe’s airports criticize the EES rollout for causing delays, while the EC defends its security benefits and urges states to improve implementation.

It is hard to overstate the importance of ETOPS (extended range twin engine operations); this game-changing regulation accounts for thousands of long-haul flights around the world every day.

Westchester County Airport receives $18M in FAA funding for ATC upgrades, including radar replacement, electronic flight strips and a tower simulator.

SpiceJet secures its first government-backed loan under India’s ECLGS program, aimed at helping airlines offset rising fuel costs and financial losses.