The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has followed the US lead and approved the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) in non-transmitting mode through all stages of flight, including taxi, take-off and landing.
The European Parliament’s (EP) Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is distancing itself from the Commission’s controversial plans for including international aviation in the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by proposing amendments to soften the EU stance.
ATR CEO Filippo Bagnato is hoping to finalize plans for a new training center in Asia by year end to meet demand triggered by its growing order book in the region.
Hainan Airlines parent HNA Group has received approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to launch Urumqi Airlines in an effort to enhance its position in West China.
The global air cargo market is showing a “small improvement,” according to IATA’s global air freight report for October, with growth reported in all world regions, save Africa.
Russia’s Orenair and Nordwind Airlines cannot take delivery of leased aircraft because local aviation authorities have indicated they want the aircraft to be registered in Russia rather than Bermuda.
Boeing has selected UK-based leisure carrier TUI Travel as a partner for the next part of its ecoDemonstrator program, which aims to accelerate creation and production of sustainable technologies for aircraft.
A special commission of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, has recommended authorities withdraw Tatarstan Airlines’ air operator’s certificate (AOC) following the deadly crash of a Tatarstan Boeing 737-500 at Kazan airport Nov. 17.
News from Travel Technology Update: Air New Zealand introduced Skycouch, an unusual product that allows passengers to purchase a row of three seats in the economy cabin and turn it into a bed or play area on long-haul flights, more than two years ago, but the only place the carrier has been able to sell it is on its website.
United Aviation Services (UAS) has launched Trip Management System (TMS), a web-based and mobile application that will give customers real-time access to the company's wide range of business aviation services.
Shell, one of the world's leading aviation fuel suppliers, showcased its advanced aviation solutions at the 13th annual World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit, which took place in Abu Dhabi at the Jumeirah Etihad Towers from April 8-10.
FAA is proposing a $325,000 civil penalty against Dallas-based Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that had been improperly modified, violating federal aviation regulations.
IATA has called on airports to be more responsive to the needs of passengers and airline customers, pointing out that “effective competition between airports remains the exception rather than the rule.”
Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines and its administrative and technical staff have reached a new collective wage agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Yuantong Express, one of China’s largest express delivery companies, has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to launch a cargo carrier.
Recovery teams from LAM Mozambique Airlines and disaster management firm Kenyon International have arrived in Namibia, headed for the crash site of a LAM Mozambique Embraer 190.
The US government has said it expects American airlines to comply with China’s rules for its new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea although it is “deeply concerned” by the zone.
A LAM Mozambique Airlines aircraft has failed to arrive at its destination in Angola, but the airline say there are indications it may have landing in Northern Namibia.
A New York bankruptcy court has given the go-ahead for American Airlines' parent company AMR to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Dec. 9. On the same day, American and US Airways will merge to form the world’s largest airline.
