Benefits of the FAA’s long-running NextGen air traffic control modernization are difficult to measure and have not kept pace with initial projections, the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found.
Like a highly trained marathon runner, the organization in charge of modernizing Europe’s air traffic management (ATM) is considering itself ready for the big race after a series of easier but diverse runs.
Qatar plans to have its own Flight Information Region (FIR) ready to go operational in March 2022, giving the small Gulf nation more autonomy over its airspace.
U.S. House Transportation Committee leaders are ramping up pressure on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to scrutinize the notional foreign-carrier permit application of startup Norse Atlantic Airways and reject it if it falls under the “flag of convenience” banner.
The CDC on April 2 stated that fully vaccinated travelers can travel safely within the U.S., do not need to self-quarantine, and can skip testing before or after travel unless it is a requirement for their destination.
Operators of Airbus A330s with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000-100-in. engines face mandatory replacements of air-seal assemblies to prevent a scenario that has led to low-pressure turbine blade failures and several in-service incidents.
The ground-based air navigation infrastructure is aging and in need of repair, industry and FAA speakers warned March 31 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit.
Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has presented a proposal to the transport ministry, recommending steps to resume full international service.
Associations representing manufacturers, suppliers and repair stations are urging the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to quickly stand up the recently enacted payroll support program (PSP) aimed at companies that have not benefitted from similar, previous packages.
The South Sudanese government has signed a contract with NavPass to claim ownership of its sovereign airspace and collect overflight fees for the first time.
A new study, commissioned by IATA and performed by economics research specialist Oxera and Edge Health, has identified rapid antigen tests as a viable solution for the safe reopening of air travel.
The European Commission (EC) has approved €24.7 million ($29 million) of Italian support for Alitalia, aimed at compensating the airline for COVID-19 losses on certain routes in November and December 2020.
France is close to a deal with Brussels for the planned recapitalization of Air France-KLM, with an announcement expected in a matter of days, according to economy minister Bruno Le Maire.
The new U.S.-UK bilateral open skies agreement has been officially ratified, forming the basis for all air transport services between the two sides following the UK’s exit and transition from the EU (Brexit).
