Safety, Ops & Regulation

New York Newark International Airport (EWR) will become the sixth major US airport to have what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is calling “automated” screening lanes installed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
British Airways (BA) cabin crew will vote on industrial action in response to a new performance scheme, which has triggered fears of future job losses.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Passenger Experience-July 19, 2016
Interiors & Connectivity

By Victoria Moores
A large piece of aircraft debris, found just off the coast of Tanzania, is to be analyzed as part of the Malaysia Airlines MH370, a Boeing 777, accident investigation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Nensel
Boeing and Microsoft have teamed to transition many of Boeing’s commercial aviation analytics tools to the cloud, the aircraft manufacturer and the software company announced July 18.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA has lifted all restrictions on flights between the US and Turkey, enabling Turkish Airlines to resume flights to the US July 19.
Airports & Networks

Turkish Airlines’ flights to the US are banned through Aug. 31 following an FAA notice issued in the aftermath of the failed coup attempt in Turkey, though FAA confirmed it can cancel the ban at any time.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Nensel
Johannesburg-based South African Airways (SAA) and SAA subsidiary low-cost carrier Mango flew Africa’s first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel on July 15.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
Fire was mentioned on the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Egyptair Airbus A320 that crashed into the Mediterranean, but why or where the fire occurred is still not known, according to the latest statement from the Egyptian accident investigation organization.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Airline operations to, from and within Turkey came to a complete standstill Saturday by an attempted military coup that left the country in chaos. But the CEO of Turkish Airlines told ATW that his airline expected to operate about half of its Istanbul schedule Saturday.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
IT & Distribution-July 15, 2016
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Nensel
Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport is set to re-open its renovated US preclearance facility on July 19.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The short-term congressional bill extending FAA funding to the end of September 2017 directs the agency to continue opening US airspace to unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Union Commission (AU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation to further the continent's economic and social development with the benefits of safe, efficient and sustainable air transport in Africa.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed an extension of FAA’s authorization through Sept. 30, 2017, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama for signature into law.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Nensel
Low-cost carrier Azul Brazilian Airlines has signed a 12-year contract with Airbus for component support and flight training.
Maintenance & Training

By Joe Anselmo
The Quebec government’s $1 billion investment in the Bombardier CSeries program is not a subsidy and was essential because the province could not afford to see the aircraft fail, the Quebec Premier said during his visit to the Farnborough Airshow this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Predicting a jump in demand by airlines for support services as the world’s fleets expand over the next 20 years, Airbus has created dedicated business units for maintenance, training, operations and upgrades.
Maintenance & Training

Qatar Airways will now accept UnionPay credit and debit cards through its website for ticket and other sales.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The US House of Representatives has passed an extension of FAA’s authorization to Sept. 30, 2017, as lawmakers scramble to avoid a lapse in the agency’s authority.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Local council leaders in the UK have urged the UK government to move ahead with adding a third runway to London Heathrow Airport despite the recent Brexit vote.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Nensel
Montreal-based flight-simulator manufacturer CAE will provide Vietnam Airlines with pilot training for Airbus A320, A350 and Boeing 787s through 2026, the company announced at the Farnborough Airshow.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
The Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody will make its international airshow debut Monday when it takes part in the flying display of the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Etihad Airways Partners (EAP) has announced further steps aimed at aligning the benefits for tiered members of the separate frequent flyer programmes operated by each airline.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
This year will see engine manufacturer CFM International set a record as it reaches several milestones in the introduction of the LEAP turbofan while the existing CFM56 hits what will probably be its high-water mark of production.
Aircraft & Propulsion