Latin American countries—which have implemented some of the most restrictive and lengthiest pandemic-related lockdowns on air travel in 2020—are starting to open up as the region enters its high season.
The British government has again changed its list of countries from which air passengers may travel without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in the UK.
Aireon on Nov. 12 announced an agreement with the FAA allowing the agency access to its satellite-routed aircraft surveillance data to evaluate different air traffic control applications.
In the days and weeks leading up to Election Day in the U.S., polls consistently showed the potential for a “Blue Wave” Democratic sweep of both chambers of the U.S. Congress and the presidency.
Do not expect a quick and obvious settlement to the large commercial aircraft subsidy dispute between Airbus, Boeing, the EU and the U.S. at the World Trade Organization (WTO) just because Joe Biden is the expected winner of the recent election for U.S. president.
The FAA plans to wrap up its review of Boeing’s proposed 737 MAX changes “in the coming days,” clearing the way for airlines to begin software modifications and pilot training needed to get the grounded model back into revenue service, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.
Singapore hopes that its potential air travel bubble (ATB) with Hong Kong and its policies on border restrictions protocol and testing could be used as a reference point for the aviation community.
European governments have come under fire for creating a patchwork of COVID-19 restrictions, as airlines continue to hemorrhage €250,000 ($295,000) per minute.
According to the trade union representing British pilots, the UK government seems set on a deliberate course to destroy the country’s airline industry.
The Democratic chairman of the U.S. House Transportation Committee narrowly won his bid for re-election, ensuring the key committee’s policy agenda remains on track for at least two more years.
The FAA is calling attention to risks that disinfection can have on aircraft interiors, urging operators and maintainers to heed manufacturers’ guidance and take extra steps to protect sensitive equipment, wiring, and other high-risk components.
France will require travelers arriving from outside the EU to take rapid-result COVID-19 tests, which will be made available at the country’s airports.
Etihad Airways has launched a collaborative project with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in a bid to combat illegal wildlife trafficking.
The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has today announced that it has partnered with IATA’s air cargo rates distribution platform, IATA Net Rates - recently launched for the South Africa market and shortly rolling out globally - to offer an additional platform which customers can use to do business with IAG Cargo.
Leisure travel has been banned in England for four weeks from Nov. 5 under a second national lockdown that piles further pressure on the country’s airlines.
COMAC has reiterated its plan to achieve certification for the C919 narrowbody airliner in 2021, adding that it will try to deliver the first unit in the same year.
Air cargo operators and shippers are facing a severe squeeze on capacity as the sector’s traditional year-end peak season, driven by holidays and retail demand, gets underway.
The European Commission (EC) has pledged to develop a coordinated testing protocol for travelers, starting with aviation, as part of broader measures aimed at helping Europe better face up to the crisis.
The FAA has issued an updated request for information (RFI) to industry under the interagency Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar (SENSR) program, seeking information on commercial products that could replace some legacy radar systems.
