Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has committed to restarting the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in 2025, over 10 years after the Boeing 777-200ER disappeared.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
The FAA has finished its Certificate Holder Evaluation Program (CHEP) of Southwest Airlines, a formal review initiated following several incidents.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Boeing and CFM are working to address flight deck smoke risks posed by activation of a safety system triggered during a serious Leap 1B engine failure.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Already facing government scrutiny, U.S. airline credit card reward programs are cited in a new enforcement circular from the CFPB.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Results of the tests are expected to lead to FAA certification of a new high-pressure turbine design of the Trent 1000 in early 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
UK NATS has deployed a new aircraft separation technique called Pairwise to increase landing rates for aircraft flying into Heathrow Airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Etihad Airways plans for a significant community development initiative in Nairobi, coinciding with the launch of its new Abu Dhabi-Nairobi service.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Germany’s Concrete Chemicals has won EC approval for €350 million ($364 million) of German funding to support the production of synthetic aviation fuels.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Flight Emissions Label aimed at giving passengers the chance to better assess the environmental impact of their flight is set to be operational in July 2025
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. DOT has finalized its selection of five U.S. airlines for new beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Air New Zealand will acquire 30 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste, or 1.6% of the airline’s total fuel supply for fiscal 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The first flights to be operated at Syrian airports since the revolution that overthrew the Assad regime have taken place.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Seven of the top 10 busiest international airline routes in 2024 are in the Asia-Pacific region, with Hong Kong-Taipei reclaiming the top spot.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick, Bill Carey
The agency administrator has timed his resignation to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The FBI has received more than 5,000 reported drone sightings over the past few weeks, with about 100 leads generated.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority is updating its regulatory framework to mirror EASA and ICAO standards as part of the kingdom's vast Vision 2030 project
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
TAP Air Portugal will resume flights to Porto Alegre in Brazil from early April, nearly a year after severe flooding led to the suspension of service.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air Arabia is adding Sochi to its growing Russian network as UAE-Russia seat capacity hits record levels.
Airlines & Lessors

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has appointed CAA International (CAAi), to Harmonise Safety Regulatory Framework with EASA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Locke’s first day as executive director of Aircraft Certification (AIR-1) was Dec. 16; she replaces Wes Mooty, who has been serving as acting AIR-1 since June.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
A new rule from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) governs airline obligations for mishandled mobility devices.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) has received U.S. FAA engine type certification for use on the longer-range Airbus A321XLR.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is not considered a fast-moving agency, but under outgoing Administrator Mike Whitaker, things are getting done.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Lufthansa is calling on the EC to suspend the “radically unequal” EU-Qatar air transport agreement, in light of “serious corruption allegations.”
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Africa's Air Tanzania has been banned from operating to and within the EU under the latest iteration of the EU Air Safety List.
Safety, Ops & Regulation