Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Two “tours of duty” in the leadership ranks of the FAA afforded Michael Whitaker time to form a few views on how to make the agency more effective.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
The huge loss of lives in the mid-air collision of a commercial airliner and a military helicopter so close to a busy, important airport was a shocking tragedy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russian authorities have outlined the conditions needed to complete the certification of the “import-free” Superjet 100 passenger jet variant.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Europe has removed Syrian Air from its sanctions list, as part of a wider easing of sanctions aimed at supporting the country’s recovery.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
London Gatwick’s plans to upgrade its northern taxiway to become the airport’s second runway have received conditional government approval.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The Australian government has approved Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
Passenger traffic levels at airports in all the world’s regions surpassed 2019 levels in 2024, presaging significant growth over the next 30 years, ACI says.
Airports & Networks

By P. Barry Butler
Drone data collected through the FAA’s Remote ID and academic studies provides critical information for improving operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Arcadia eFuels and LanzaJet have flagged several EU policy discrepancies which are making it harder to get their projects off the ground.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Despite a year-over-year doubling of the commercial aviation fatal accident rate, rolling averages show global airlines are continuing to reduce safety risks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European aviation sector said the Clean Industrial Deal for decarbonizing the industrial sector is “a positive first step” but urged further action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Spain welcomed more than 1 million visitors from Mexico in 2024, setting a milestone for travel between the two countries as airline capacity hit record levels.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
The commercial jet was within seconds of touching down on Runway 31C when it accelerated and climbed over the Challenger; the NTSB and FAA are investigating.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Libya and a Qatari construction company have signed a MOU to improve and modernize Tripoli International Airport, according to local media reports.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, David Casey
The European Union (EU) has tightened its sanctions against Russia, placing additional restrictions on Russian domestic airlines and on airports in the country.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have launched a joint loyalty programme offering.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines and airports are investing more in IT to meet growing demand for travel, exploring the potential of AI and biometrics.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
ASG's new Philippine wet-lease airline builds on its other recent AOC applications in Brazil and Thailand; a fourth startup is planned for Malaysia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport have both reported record passenger volumes for January.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
While some radars improve detection of weather-related turbulence, clear air turbulence detection remains difficult. One company looks to negate the phenomenon.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator GACA has unveiled new digital customer platforms to improve customer involvement in the country’s aviation sector.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered version of the Airbus A321XLR, clearing the way for its entry into commercial service with Wizz Air.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
Honeywell’s RASP also aims to anonymize speech for national security purposes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

William Todts
There are three lessons to take away from Airbus’ admission that it is delaying its hydrogen-fueled aircraft dream.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Spirit Airlines has gained necessary approvals for its reorganization plan, enabling the Florida-based ULCC to exit Chapter 11 in the coming weeks.
Airlines & Lessors