Safety, Ops & Regulation

The FAA’s stance on mandating ADS-B In has shifted to full-throated support following January’s midair collision between a regional jet and an Army helicopter.

Almost two years before the fatal midair collision near DCA, an internal FAA memo advised air traffic control leadership that DCA’s arrival rate was too high.

Pilots of jets equipped with older-generation enhanced flight vision systems may no longer benefit from an operational credit, the FAA says.

Lufthansa's CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed talks about a possible acquisition of Air Europa are underway, but said negotiations are “difficult.”

Swiss' location in the center of Europe makes it well-positioned for its hub operations in Zurich but also prone to ATC and weather challenges to punctuality.

London Heathrow Airport has submitted a $65 billion plan to the UK government to build a long-discussed third runway and new terminal facilities.

Variances detailed during an NTSB hearing on the Jan. 29 collision between a regional jet and an Army helicopter indicate inconsistency in traffic management.

Air Canada doesn’t believe a proposed codeshare between Porter Airlines and American Airlines will affect its transborder stature.

Leaders in African aviation from across the continent are to come together at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali in September to develop a unified African position ahead of 42nd ICAO assembly.

Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa, its CEO confirms, as it publishes first-half results.

The Trump administration has effectively spared Embraer from elevated tariffs imposed on Brazil, softening a major potential headwind for the manufacturer.

The documents were made public at an NTSB hearing on its investigation of the Jan. 29 American Eagle Flight 5342 CRJ-700-Army Black Hawk collision.

More changes could be coming in the rules and restrictions that apply to all passengers going through security screening at U.S. commercial airports.

Punctuality continues to trump environmental concerns with British airline passengers, according to a poll published July 30.

Digitization can improve an airline’s response to a crisis.

Etihad Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines have launched a frequent flyer partnership agreement.

The CEO of Etihad Airways is keen to explore new market opportunities in different geographies, but says there will be no return to buying stakes in airlines.

Ryanair says it will reduce its winter capacity in France by 13%, stopping operations at three airports, cutting 25 routes and 750,000 seats.

Delta’s AI-driven pricing plan draws lawmaker scrutiny as critics push for new rules on automated fare-setting.

Strengthening commercial aircraft production and delivery numbers in recent months are signs that Boeing’s recovery is gaining pace.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines have completed a U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) review of their Blue Sky partnership.

The European Commission has approved state aid for a Danish measure aimed at reducing domestic aviation emissions by boosting SAF use for domestic flights.

The FAA rule removes outdated weight limits on light sport aircraft, increases stall speeds and expands the types of aircraft that qualify as light sport.

Delaying delivery of E175s as a result of potentially increased tariffs on Brazilian goods imported to the U.S will negatively impact efficiency at SkyWest.

Russia's largest carrier Aeroflot Group was forced to cancel about 50 flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on July 28 after its IT systems failed.