The FAA and U.S. Defense Department (DOD) are seeking solutions from industry to display certain special-use airspace areas to comply with congressional direction to make that information available to pilots in real time.
In an order dated Aug. 26, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rescinded its prohibition on Indian airlines operating MAX aircraft with immediate effect.
The action has been taken in response to national entry restrictions worldwide as destination countries are increasingly insisting on proof of vaccination for air crews as well as passengers.
The FAA’s decade-long effort to mandate safety management systems (SMS) for U.S. commercial airports took a step forward Aug. 24 with the opening of an additional comment period on a draft proposal issued in 2016.
EASA has certified versions of the A330-800 and -900 that are significantly lower weight than the in-service A330neo fleet that can lead to a significant reduction in operating costs for airlines, making the aircraft more attractive to operators that don’t need the long-range capabilities.
Gulf Air has signed a multi-year agreement to renew for CHAMP’s flagship Cargospot suite – which includes Cargospot Airline, Handling and Revenue Accounting.
Lynne Hopper, a central figure in the 737 MAX recovery effort, has been named the new vice president and general manager of Boeing Commercial Airplanes' recently centralized Engineering Strategy & Operations (ES&O) group.
The U.S. Defense Department’s (DOD) activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) taps a rarely used but carefully constructed resource for augmenting military airlift capabilities during emergencies.
UK pilot-support group PilotsTogether has launched a mental-health crisis service for cockpit crews, in partnership with free 24/7 text-messaging service Shout 85258.
Il-112 manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation has announced the suspension of flight trials of the Ilyushin Il-114 prototype after the crash of an Il-112 which has similar engines.
Since March 2020, Emirates Airlines has helped over 2 million customers make multiple date or destination changes, or exchange their tickets for vouchers to be utilised for future travel.
The third CRAF call-up in 41 years will include three aircraft each from American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines and Omni Air; two from Hawaiian Airlines and four from United Airlines.
The proposals come from the country’s High Council of Finance (HCF), a group of experts that analyzes and studies fundamental budgetary, financial and fiscal issues, and then suggest adaptations or reforms to the taxation system.
After piloting a number of health verification applications since the start of the year, China Airlines and EVA Air will now trial the IATA Travel Pass.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new united front: a call for everyone to work together in a common quest for a global set of travel and health standards so that international borders can reopen.
