Safety, Ops & Regulation

Canberra has issued a new commitment of support for Rex, saying government acquisition of the carrier is a contingency option if buyers cannot be found.

French airlines have warned that an increased tax on airfare will lead to extra costs of €740 million ($771 million) for airlines operating in France.

Airline leaders in the Caribbean are calling for tax reforms and policy changes, warning that excessive fees are making regional travel prohibitively expensive.

The FAA’s latest push to reduce high-risk airport surface occurrences is showing signs of paying off, the latest runway incursion data suggests.

The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies could negatively impact global trade and aviation safety.

Constraints on arrival traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are easing slightly.

The European Commission (EC) detailed plans to allow members of the public to challenge state aid decisions on environmental grounds.

Boeing and Shift5 have unveiled a partnership that will see the OEM offer the vendor's aircraft network security program compliance software.

Virgin Australia has moved a step closer to gaining the regulatory approvals it needs for enhanced ownership and operational links with Qatar Airways.

IATA's Cerdá says the accident underscores the need for ongoing investment in safety, workforce development and modernization of air traffic management systems.

Sustainable aviation fuel is key to achieving net-zero emissions, while hydrogen fuel takes a back seat.

James Reason was a leader in recognizing many mistakes as expected occasional outcomes rather than seeing all errors as intentional, deviant acts.

If Boeing hopes to meet its 777X first delivery target in 2026, the company needs to ramp up the pace of the aircraft’s flight test and certification program.

Mozambique’s government plans to turn around the fortunes of it's insolvent airline LAM.

Despite decades of accident-free flying, pilot reports pointed to the risks of a collision between helicopters and commercial aircraft in Washington airspace.

If we do not start establishing complementary and alternative systems now, we merely increase the expense and prolong the dangers to lives and property.

Air traffic is being reduced at DCA as two secondary runways are temporarily closed following the Jan. 29 mid-air collision just east of the airport.

Spain’s airport operator Aena has announced plans to invest more than €1 billion in the Canary Islands’ airports to enhance infrastructure and services.

The FAA has temporarily banned all mixed helicopter and fixed-wing flying along the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The Jan. 29 collision of an American Airlines CRJ-700 with an Army UH-60L Black Hawk was the worst aviation accident in the U.S. since 2009. Aviation Week editors discuss potential contributing factors and the consequences for future flight operations around DCA.

Direct flights between India and mainland China may be allowed to resume soon thanks to an agreement between their respective governments.

Perforation damage to the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 that crashed in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25 indicates that external objects penetrated the fuselage.

Multiple NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System reports from the past two decades detail close encounters between commercial aircraft and helicopters near DCA.

ASD civil aviation director Vincent De Vroey has cautioned that funding for EASA and technology research must be protected in the upcoming EU budget review.

Emirates has recently distributed more than 12,000 First Class eye masks to schools for the blind, sensory services, and vision support centres across the UK.