Safety, Ops & Regulation

Airlines are reportedly at risk of having financial penalties levied on them under CORSIA, because many countries do not have critical infrastructure in place.

After EASA confirmed its more cautious take on single-pilot operations, the European Cockpit Association (ECA) pilot union is welcoming the move.

Air France-KLM is “keen” to participate in the privatization of TAP Air Portugal once more precise details are known.

A large part of Embraer's commercial aircraft backlog could be at risk of serious disruption if an escalating political dispute between the U.S. and Brazil cannot be settled.

Portugal approved the launch of a partial reprivatization of TAP Air Portugal, starting a process that could see up to 49.9% of the national carrier sold.

Russia’s new passenger turboprop the Ilyushin Il-114-300 will reportedly gain its designed operational parameters in 2028, two years after it enters service.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has filed for U.S. government approval to expand codeshare operations with SkyTeam partners Aeromexico and Air France.

France’s government has confirmed that restrictions at Paris Orly airport will come into force.

IndiGo has entered a strategic partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank to introduce their first co-branded credit cards, as part of the IndiGo BluChip loyalty programme.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has launched the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Center, aimed at advancing sustainable aviation in the region.

President Donald Trump is replacing acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

A spending bill that does not cover the Transportation Department squeezed in $12.5 billion for the agency’s ambitious air traffic control modernization plan.

The July 9 confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next FAA Administrator is drawing both praise and opposition from industry stakeholders and members of Congress.

Airbus is calling attention to lithium battery fires and how to fight them in the cabin or the cockpit—a complex task crews ought to be familiar with.

The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) faces a looming supply crunch that could derail its First Phase, warns a new report by carbon market intelligence firm Sylvera.

TSA will no longer require travelers to remove shoes at security, while two UK airports are lifting liquid limits. Both measures should smooth passenger throughput.

In a rare media interview, BCA’s Pope expresses pride and cautious optimism that the manufacturer is getting back on track.

Eurocontrol is conducting a communications campaign asking every actor to play their part and help curb delays in the busy summer season.

GE Aerospace confirmed July 7 that engine deliveries into China have resumed.

Certification of the 737-7 and -10, the final two MAX variants, is key to Boeing’s financial recovery plan.

The ban applies to domestic flights where a viable train alternative exists with a sub-2.5-hr. travel time; the directive was made official in May 2023.

FAA to order Boeing 737 and 757 operators to review maintenance or conduct inspections ensuring aircraft do not have improperly maintained landing gear parts.

Airports can and should take steps to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks.

The CEO of Air Botswana, Lulu Rasebotsa, has been placed on administrative leave by the airline for unspecified reasons.

The scale of the problem facing African airlines in coping with high taxes and charges levied by governments and airports is laid out in a report from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).