Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
The FAA has issued its long-awaited MOSAIC rule, capping a multi-year effort to revamp its outdated Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) regulations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
SkyWest is prepared to be flexible in its delivery schedule as it is unwilling to pay the proposed 50% surcharge on new Embraer aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Swaati Ketkar
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation plans to hire nearly 200 new staff members to address a significant labor shortage.
Workforce & Training

By Alan Dron
Representatives of European airlines are sounding the alarm about potential increased fees for non-EU travelers to obtain the new ETIAS documentation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
As Airbus has entered a technology selection process for an A320 narrowbody replacement, suppliers are beginning to align their timelines with the project.
Emerging Technologies

By Adrian Schofield
Thai Airways has gained approval to relist its shares following its multiyear restructuring efforts.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Wizz Air plans to restore its full flight schedule to Israel by early September as it aims to become the country’s largest inbound European carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Pursuing SAF alternatives in the carbon emissions reduction race.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
An Antonov An-24RV operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, with early indications suggesting there were no survivors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
EASA has endorsed a report calling current technology insufficient, and its rulemaking program will focus on two-pilot operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Unions and industry associations are reacting to a one-year exemption granted by FAA, delaying mandated use of IPSB on new commercial aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
The U.S. says a forced move from Mexico City International airport to Felipe Ángeles International violates the air service agreement between the two countries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The financial struggles of some regional airlines in New Zealand have spurred a new round of debate about the need for government support for this sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
India’s AAIB is now looking into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 as an intentional act, says former NTSB investigator Greg Feith.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The major Asia Pacific airline industry group is preparing to hold a safety meeting to discuss a wide range of topics with carriers and other stakeholders.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
A planned B-52 bomber flyover that caused a SkyWest Airlines regional jet to perform a go-around near Minot, North Dakota, was operating with FAA approval.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Aeromexico and Delta are in the exact same situation as early 2024 when the DOT concluded their antitrust immunity shouldn’t be renewed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
United Airlines has notified DOT it will suspend its sole nonstop scheduled service to Cuba in September amid seasonal fluctuations and tighter restrictions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Air India has completed its inspection of fuel control switches in more than 100 Boeing aircraft, fulfilling a directive from Indian regulators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Victoria Moores
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines says it has dropped an urgent legal bid to block a planned flight cap at its hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, after securing more winter slots.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
TSA is exploring if new screening tech can slash requirements for passengers at checkpoints, including rules requiring removing items from carry-on luggage.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
International air traffic in China posted robust gains in the first half of 2025, with both demand and passenger volume rising more than 20% year-over-year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
France accounted for 41% of all network delays during the week of July 7, which Eurocontrol blamed on capacity and staffing issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
Trump administration tariffs could become the new “kitchen sink” excuse for whatever ails aerospace and defense earnings.
Safety, Ops & Regulation