Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing has been granted long-awaited type inspection authorization for the 737-10, marking a major milestone in the company's progress since the 737 MAX returned from a global grounding.

For the week commencing Dec. 4, airlines serving Keflavik airport have cut 2.1% of the seats they expected to operate.

The FAA now plans to issue a draft rule codifying new requirements for manufacturers to disclose safety-critical information during certification in 2024.

The decision marks a step forward in the airline’s efforts to exit its financing solicitation process.

Malaysia’s stock market regulator has removed AirAsia X from a list of companies deemed to be in shaky financial condition.

GACA’s strengthened passenger protection regulations have entered into force applying to passenger taking journeys within and from Saudi Arabia.

Gallop Air CEO Cham Chi said Bruneian authorities have been very welcoming of the airline’s vision to set up base in the kingdom.

In the U.S., Archer and Joby Aviation are looking to certify their eVTOL vehicles and launch commercial passenger services by 2025.

The agency is looking at several options, including using new virtual towers that depict real-world airport environments, to help improve training quality.

Saudi Arabia has introduced and strengthened air passengers’ consumer rights, with regulations coming into force Nov. 20.

A Kenyan airline CEO has encouraged airlines in East Africa to think again about consolidation of national carriers to break down barriers to travel through the region.

“If we were to create a scorecard for ourselves, I don’t think [as] students we will be proud to take the scorecard back home,” said Aaron Munetsi, chief executive of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, speaking during the AFRAA 55th Annual General Meeting and referring to Africa’s record to date on bringing in air transport liberalisation via the Single African Air Traffic Market (SAATM).

The 50-year-old GPS program is increasingly vulnerable to a proliferation of tools used to jam and spoof the weak and unencrypted civilian signal.

Promising results from two FAA trials showcasing ADS-B In capabilities have convinced the agency to extend the work for another year.

The FAA plans to bolster controller candidate recruitment and fast-track deployment of new training aids.

Singapore has certified the Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2, clearing the way for delivery of Scoot’s first E190-E2 in March 2024.

WAAS is undergoing a major upgrade and preparing to incorporate the Pentagon’s new L5 civil signal for aviation safety services.

To encourage its operators to use performance-based navigation, ATR has released compelling numbers related to safety improvements.

Trade body ACI Europe has hit out at the planned tax, saying the levy threatens the competitiveness of Denmark’s aviation industry.

Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.

How much has GPS boosted U.S. businesses? The answer is astronomical.

Improving U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) safety and efficiency requires short- and long-term commitments in four broad areas.

The resignation of Portugal's prime minister could throw a wrench in the government's plans to privatize TAP Air Portugal.

Massive orders for UAE carriers at the Dubai Airshow could present a challenge to some regulators – but not the GCAA, the nation’s regulator.

The decision not to institute the first phase of cuts appears to have been driven by pressure from the U.S. government and the European Union.