Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
Russia’s federal air transport agency Rosaviatsia has told S7 Airlines to change its de-icing procedures after its Boeing 737-800s suffered engine stalls.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The running daily average of grounded aircraft—most of them Airbus A320neo-family variants—is expected to be around 350 through 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Sharon B. DeVivo
The current controller shortage has resulted in the need to explore additional training options.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Given the potential hazards outlined by FAA and risks a nacelle shedding parts can pose, APA pilots want to know if the in-service precautions go far enough.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Inspectors will review all aspects of Boeing’s three 737 MAX production lines as well as fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems' work in Wichita.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Airservices Australia is evaluating assumptions air traffic controllers use for sequencing arriving and departing aircraft following an April 2023 incident.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The new inlets are needed to address a hazard that could see the composite parts overheat and fail if engine anti-ice is used in certain circumstances.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Reports of people pointing lasers at aircraft increased by 41% in 2023, setting a new record.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Japan was one of three remaining jurisdictions that had not approved the deal; the last two are the U.S. and the EU.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
ADS Group is calling on the next UK government to pursue a new industrial strategy that supports industry to give the country a greater strategic advantage.
Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
Plans include $2.5 billion in aircraft deferments, new revenue initiatives, network refinements, and cuts across its cost base including real estate and staff.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Boeing is withdrawing its request for a time-limited exemption covering a de-icing system that would have allowed the 737-7 to be certified with a known noncompliance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
A weak or failed Spirit is just as much a threat to price-conscious consumers’ ability to fly and enjoy low fares as a merger with JetBlue Airways would be.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The Aviation Environmental Labeling Scheme is being developed to give passengers standardized information about the environmental impact of their EU flights.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European Commission scrutiny and political upheaval are slowing plans for airline consolidation in the region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
After announcing intent to appeal an antitrust ruling blocking their merger, JetBlue has informed Spirit that the merger may be terminable on and after Jan. 28.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Amsterdam Schiphol would need to reduce its emissions by at least 30% to be in line with Paris Agreement goals, a new report commissioned by the airport shows.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Iraq’s Fly Baghdad has suspended flights on all routes days after the U.S. Treasury accused the airline of transporting Iran-backed militants.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris, Christine Boynton
Though Boeing’s 737-9 is now allowed to return to service after close inspections, the FAA’s decision to freeze production at current levels is a huge blow.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Joe Anselmo, Richard Aboulafia, Michael Bruno, Ron Epstein
Joe Anselmo sits down with experts to discuss aerospace suppliers and investors—and what the new MAX woes could mean for their businesses.
Check 6

By Lori Ranson
Boeing is seeking an exemption from FAA to allow the 737-7 to be certified and enter service as the airframer works to address engine inlet durability issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Following receipt of an approved inspection and maintenance process from the FAA, Alaska expects to bring its first few 737-9s back into service on Jan. 26.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The European Commission is concerned the transaction may reduce competition on several domestic, short-haul, and long-haul routes in and out of Spain.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Operators in Thailand are hoping that the extension of a visa-free entry program will help spur a stronger rebound in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing has delivered its first Boeing 737-8 to China in nearly five years since the Civil Aviation Administration of China grounded the type in March 2019.
Airlines & Lessors