Acknowledging that passenger throughput at US airport security checkpoints has slowed slightly in recent months, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) head Peter Neffenger said he’s eager to collaborate with airlines and airports to test new, innovative security procedures.
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has unveiled plans for a hydrogen fuel cell system that would remove the need for aircraft to use their engines for taxiing.
US House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) has proposed legislation that would remove the operation and management of US air traffic control (ATC) from FAA.
A Djibouti-based Daallo Airlines Airbus A321-100, en route from Mogadishu to Djibouti, experienced an onboard explosion 15 minutes after takeoff and returned to Mogadishu airport.
EASA has launched an online survey to assess the effectiveness of maintaining two people in the cockpit during flight, as recommended in the wake of the Germanwings tragedy.
The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) has outlined a set of new safety guidelines requiring all low-cost carriers (LCCs) to employ six sets of pilots, and 12 type-certified mechanics for each of the aircraft in its fleet.
The Taiwanese Aviation Safety Council (TASC) has concluded that the July 2014 TransAsia ATR 72-500 crash was caused by non-compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), poor flight crew coordination, lack of communication, and ineffective threat and error management.
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) wants Congress to mandate that small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) owners pass an online training course before being allowed to operate their devices.
A group comprising eight former senior US government officials, including three secretaries of transportation, and two former US senators are urging Congress to spin off air traffic control (ATC) from FAA.
The story of Wizz Air’s creation and success is astonishing. But even by the standards of this story, 2015 was an amazing year for this Budapest-based low-cost carrier that has changed the face of air travel in Central and Eastern Europe.
The story of Wizz Air’s creation and success is astonishing. But even by the standards of this story, 2015 was an amazing year for this Budapest-based low-cost carrier that has changed the face of air travel in Central and Eastern Europe.
Broadband access to the Internet in the airline passenger cabin is spreading rapidly. Many passengers want it and are willing to pay for it. Technology enables it at lower costs and with higher quality. Airlines want to please passengers and make money, either directly by charging for Internet access, or indirectly by filling more seats or receiving higher fares.
Broadband access to the Internet in the airline passenger cabin is spreading rapidly. Many passengers want it and are willing to pay for it. Technology enables it at lower costs and with higher quality. Airlines want to please passengers and make money, either directly by charging for Internet access, or indirectly by filling more seats or receiving higher fares.
IATA said airlines globally can expect to see the record profit levels achieved in 2015 again this year, but with major variations across different regions.
Tony Tyler took up the position as the sixth IATA Director General and CEO in July 2011 with the challenge of how to build further on a strong foundation. In his close to five years at the association, there is resounding agreement across the industry that his exemplary leadership has achieved just that.
When it comes to the environment, Lufthansa Group and Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport demonstrate how working together can greatly increase the dividends.
For Air New Zealand, living up to the very high environmental standards expected by New Zealanders and by visitors to this unique country is a huge responsibility.
Juneyao Airlines is a role model among privately held carriers in China. While some other domestic airlines are struggling financially, Juneyao has been profitable since it launched in 2006.
