Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
With relatively low entry barriers and short renewal cycles, new entrants to seat-making can more easily find a way to install their seats in an aircraft cabin.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Adrian Schofield
Pakistan’s government has finally succeeded in finding a buyer for Pakistan International Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Going forward, Rex will be focused on growth, its new owner says, describing intent to invest in long-term fleet sustainability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Viva and Volaris are attempting to merge and write the next chapter in Mexican aviation. Initial messaging from Mexico’s president seems favorable.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair says it will appeal a €256 million ($301 million) fine and a ruling by the Italian competition watchdog, AGCM.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
The inadvertent inflight opening of a retrofitted main cargo door on a converted Boeing 757 freighter revealed a perfectible design, Germany’s BFU says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
FedEx anticipates its grounded MD-11Fs will return to service this spring, while projecting continued financial impacts during the peak winter season.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Expirations of temporary mitigation measures and lack of improved radio altimeters have commercial air transport markets facing new threats from 5G interference
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Airbus has released a software update to address A220 wheel-skidding issues, with Transport Canada and EASA mandating its installation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
In a reverse of its previous policy, Boeing is requesting an exemption from regulations prohibiting production of the current 777F beyond the end of 2027.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The U.S. Senate passed the ROTOR Act that would mandate ADS-B In and require ADS-B Out usage for all but the most national security-critical flying in congested airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The FAA expects to commit half of the $12.5 billion Congress gave it for air traffic control modernization by the end of the year, Bedford tells senators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The Senate on Dec. 17 passed the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Sean Broderick
Operators of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft with suspected nonconforming fuselage panels have six months to conduct inspections and plan any needed repairs.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Pakistan’s government aims to select a bidder next week to acquire the majority of Pakistan International Airlines’ shares.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Dec. 16 defended the expedited selection of Peraton to lead an overhaul of the U.S. ATC system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Can the FAA approve new products more quickly without compromising safety? The agency’s leader thinks it can—and he sounds committed to the cause.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Wheel bearings, landing gear components that ensure smooth rotation and sustain high loads, should be maintained carefully, Airbus experts say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
AFRAA has welcomed a decision by the Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) to abolish air ticket taxes in the region by Jan. 1, 2026.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Eurocontrol is fine-tuning the fuel burn calculation model it applies to every flight, thanks to flight data-based validation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Caribbean regional carrier Air Antilles has temporarily halted its flights after French authorities suspended its operating license.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has codified its plan for overseeing Boeing's required rollout of safety improvements being introduced on the 737-10.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
India’s aviation regulator has cut four people from its FOI ranks as the fallout from the IndiGo network disruption in early December continues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
An Albastar-operated 737 lost separation with an Air France Hop! E190 in July 2023 after its transponder malfunctioned and the crew and ATC failed to notice.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority will begin issuing No-Boarding Directive (NBD) notices to airline operators at Changi and Seletar airports.
Safety, Ops & Regulation