Safety, Ops & Regulation

EASA plans to release an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring Airbus A350 operators to perform one-time inspections of their aircraft.

Russian LCC Smartavia has become the first privately owned airline to order the MC-21-310 narrowbody airliner.

CAAC operationalized the parallel H24 airway to drive air traffic between the Yangtze River Delta airport cluster in the east and the Kunming Changshui hub.

EgyptAir signed a ground services agreement with Turkish company A Jet during the Egypt International Airshow in El Alamein to provide ground handling services at the Egyptian airports.

Cathay Pacific confirms it is on track to complete the unscheduled replacement of engine fuel lines in 15 of its Airbus A350s by Sept. 7.

The Swedish government’s plans to scrap its tax on airline tickets from next July has been welcomed by airports operator Swedavia.

The New Zealand government has announced a significant increase in the country’s tourist levy, with IATA criticizing the move as it could stifle visitor growth.

ACI forecasts a growing trend of some form of aviation ombudsman or consumer protection law being implemented in Asia-Pacific markets.

Cathay Pacific has begun replacing problematic engine components on 15 of its Airbus A350s following unscheduled inspections triggered by a flight turnback.

Aviation Services Management (ASM) has opened a new office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, strengthening its operational footprint in the Middle East.

The Entry-Exit System should finally come into force Nov. 10, but airlines fear preparations could bring delays.

Whoever gets control of TAP either solidifies a leading market position or can gain market share to better compete with much larger rivals.

A malfunctioning angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor played a central role in the crash of a Gazpromavia SSJ100 regional jet on July 12, an investigation shows.

Cathay Pacific has initiated an inspection of all 48 of its Airbus A350s after a problem with an engine component was discovered, resulting in cancelations.

The FAA’s sweeping changes to certification-related safety assessments address four long-standing NTSB recommendations that emerged from three accident probes.

The merger of Air India and Vistara took a major step forward after the Indian government approved Singapore Airlines’ investment in the new entity.

Fourteen Indonesian airports are set to receive new weather systems from Vaisala under the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility funding.

Bratislava-based AirExplore has received approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin commercial operations in U.S. airspace.

The Seattle union is favored to win contract negotiations with Boeing, but reaching an agreement could be dicey.

United Airlines is concerned about the impact a merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines might have on its cooperation agreements with the latter carrier

Standards to protect aircraft radar altimeters from interference by 5G transmitters will not be completed by 2028, Aerospace Industries Association execs say.

Boeing has signed an MOU with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to strengthen the industry in the West African nation.

Boeing is working to identify why a common structural load-carrying component was found damaged on all 777-9 test aircraft.

Boeing found cracks in at least one thrust link assembly on its fourth 777-9 test aircraft, which has been inactive for nearly three years.

The Malaysian government is looking to tighten its oversight of Malaysia Airlines in the wake of significant operational disruptions.