Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
It’s a safe bet that back in January no one had a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines on their bingo card.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Eurocontrol is building on tools and recommendations that proved effective in the summer of 2025 and may help it cope with an even busier summer in 2026.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Europe’s regional airports are facing an “existential threat” from rising jet fuel prices, fragile demand and mounting policy pressures, ACI Europe warns.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Namibia has revealed plans to expand its aviation infrastructure.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Spain's Enaire has formed a consortium to advance the evaluation of projects conducted in the framework of Europe's SESAR ATM research and technology initiative.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Passenger demand among Asia-Pacific carriers rose 11.3% year on year in March, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Japan Airlines is exploring the use of humanoid robots for ramp operations to address labor shortages and improve productivity.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
Boeing’s exhaustive 777-9 certification program is entering its final key stages ahead of planned service entry in 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
A group of U.S. budget carriers is seeking $2.5 billion in government assistance to combat rapid increases in fuel costs spurred by the U.S. war with Iran.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The European Commission has set a May 21 deadline for industry input on a new EU aviation and aeronautics strategy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Conflict-related spikes in fuel prices could be a timely wake-up call for European investment in SAF production.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Flights from Kuwait International Airport are scheduled to resume following an eight-week suspension of commercial air services after the airport was targeted in the Iran conflict.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey, Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base and halve capacity at the airport from winter 2026-27, citing rising costs and an uncompetitive operating environment.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Portuguese government has invited Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group to submit binding bids for a stake in TAP Air Portugal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Italy's air accident investigation branch released an incident report focusing on three falls of passengers during disembarkation of Ryanair 737-800s in 2025.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Less than two years in, a transformational plan at Southwest Airlines is being “battle-tested” by fuel costs and geopolitical tensions, the CEO says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
A preliminary NTSB report on the March 22 fatal collision at LaGuardia adds details to the accident sequence but little new insight into the breakdowns that set it up.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The Southern African nations of Botswana and Namibia plan to establish a joint national airline, according to Botswana’s government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As EU policy measures aim to alleviate war-related fuel price pressure on the industry, discussions over another area of air transport rules—passenger rights—rumble on.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
ACSS, Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services and Innovative Aerosystems will partner to develop an ADS-B In retrofit package for the Boeing 757 and 767.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated additional aircraft, organizations and individuals connected to Iran’s Mahan Air for sanctions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Nigeria’s federal government is considering debt relief measures as domestic airlines struggle with the Jet A1 fuel crisis that has threatened flight operations
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
In his first interview since the latest Gulf crisis began, Emirates President Tim Clark was bullish on his airline's recovery prospects.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
Boeing says certification of the 737-7 and -10 is in its final phases and remains on track for later this year but first deliveries will not begin until 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
United CEO Scott Kirby is unconcerned that a potential government bailout for Spirit Airlines will affect top legacy carriers.
Airlines & Lessors