Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau, Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson, Sean Broderick
Aviation Week editors discuss what is behind the tens of thousands of flights that have been delayed or canceled in the U.S. Northeast in recent weeks.
Check 6

By Ben Goldstein
Joby Aviation and Lilium have both marked new progress toward meeting key goals on their paths to type certification and commercialization.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Amsterdam Schiphol and KLM are embroiled in a row over noise-reduction procedures, with a court verdict on the Dutch government's appeal imminent.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Cuba and the Dominican Republic have signed an updated air services agreement to "increase the flow of passengers, trade, connectivity, and ... air transport."
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission has opened a probe into whether a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) recapitalization of Scandinavian Airlines is in line with EU aid rules.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Operations at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport were interrupted for about 3 hr. in the early morning of July 4 after an attack by uncrewed aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines is prioritizing improvements to crew technology following a week its CEO described as “one of the most operationally challenging" in my career.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has assembled an independent safety review team to look at the U.S. air traffic system. Why stop there?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Cockpit Association (ECA) says it has uncovered “troubling labor law violations” within wet-leasing operations in Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
U.S. regulators have ruled against a request by Delta Air Lines for flexibility in how airlines use their slot pairs at Tokyo Haneda International airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The interdependence of China’s aviation sector with global suppliers means that they are likely stuck with each other, for better or worse.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India investigated the incident.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
ICAO Air Navigation Commission President Padhraic Kelleher said mandates would only come after "a significant process of consultation ... with states."
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
Barry Humphreys discusses his new book and where he sees the air transport industry going.
Window Seat Podcast

By Sean Broderick
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 made an emergency landing at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) without its nose gear extended early June 28.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
In a safety information bulletin (SIB) issued June 23, EASA cites two in-service incidents where main cargo doors have opened in flight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
U.S. airlines are now entering the much-anticipated post-pandemic summer of high demand.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The UK government has announced plans to provide better consumer protection for airline passengers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
The FAA has approved the certification basis for Lilium’s electric air taxi.
Advanced Air Mobility

Etihad Cargo has launched Pharma Champions Programme to enhance customer service and team expertise through the delivery of dedicated PharmaLife training sessions.
Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the investment will fund pilot training-related infrastructure and programs.
Maintenance & Training

By Lori Ranson
Alaska Air Group believes artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise for the aviation sector after using the technology in some of its flight operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
The timeline for retrofitting the aircraft, as well as the number of aircraft to be retrofitted with automated systems, is yet to be determined.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Michael Bruno
Spirit AeroSystems told union workers in Wichita not to report for work starting with the first shift June 22.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
One crew member and 40 of the 73 passengers were killed in the May 2019 incident at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation