Safety, Ops & Regulation

London Gatwick has won long-awaited government approval for the £2.2 billion northern runway project that will see its second runway brought into use.

South Korea has unveiled a multi-phase roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption, mandating the start of blending for international flights in 2027.

The European Union’s stance on trustworthy AI is shaping EASA’s approach to certification.

A telecommunications outage caused a significant disruption to Dallas-areas flights as impacts surfaced just before the busy Sept. 19-20 weekend period.

Having “supercharged” its efforts, the FAA has achieved a previously announced goal to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers this fiscal year.

At the 42nd ICAO Assembly, IATA wants ICAO states to reaffirm their commitment to making CORSIA the only economic measure to manage aviation’s climate impact.

Los Angeles’ LAX is undergoing a massive transformation to be a world showcase ready for the Olympics.

After Boeing's CEO warned that certification of the 777-9 will take longer still, editors break down the certification process and explain why its taking so long.

After repeated delays, airlines and airports hope for a smooth transition to the new European Entry-Exit System.

Boeing executives don’t talk publicly about the FAA very often, and when they do, the message is almost always some combination of praise and deference.

A coalition is calling on the U.S. Defense and Transportation departments to take action to address the growing threat of GPS signal jamming and spoofing.

A viable air transport system for future generations is being put at risk by lack of political will and infrastructure investment, Steven Udvar-Házy said.

IATA’s top executives have outlined the key issues they will raise at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal.

Global navigation satellite system interference is a major concern for the airline industry and Asia-Pacific carriers are among those grappling with this issue.

Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop an SAF industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub.

Boeing continues to make headway with portions of the program already approved by the FAA under the latest Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) phase 2D tests.

The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into MRO operations is underway, but adaption of the technology is in its early days, industry executives say.

Associations representing European airlines and airports warn that a Dutch government plan to hike aviation taxes starting in 2027 would harm connectivity.

A change of hands spurs growth at long-time flight training provider.

Expectations for robust growth in the need for skilled aviation professionals are spurring new approaches to training.

Korean Air is revising its 777-300ER interior retrofit program that aimed to densify the economy cabin following strong public criticism and regulatory scrutiny.

The FAA plans to expand inspections of Boeing 777 fuel feed tubes for latent lightning protection failures to a larger portion of the fleet.

Lufthansa and Amadeus have trialed the use of mobile phones to confirm passenger identity, ahead of the rollout of the EU Digital Identity Wallet.

The U.S. Transportation Department has ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to terminate their joint venture.

A broad industry coalition has appealed to the FAA seeking changes to new rules mandating drug and alcohol testing for certain foreign repair stations.