Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
ACI forecasts a growing trend of some form of aviation ombudsman or consumer protection law being implemented in Asia-Pacific markets.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield, Jens Flottau
Cathay Pacific has begun replacing problematic engine components on 15 of its Airbus A350s following unscheduled inspections triggered by a flight turnback.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Entry-Exit System should finally come into force Nov. 10, but airlines fear preparations could bring delays.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Whoever gets control of TAP either solidifies a leading market position or can gain market share to better compete with much larger rivals.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s sweeping changes to certification-related safety assessments address four long-standing NTSB recommendations that emerged from three accident probes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Chen Chuanren
Fourteen Indonesian airports are set to receive new weather systems from Vaisala under the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility funding.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Bratislava-based AirExplore has received approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin commercial operations in U.S. airspace.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
The Seattle union is favored to win contract negotiations with Boeing, but reaching an agreement could be dicey.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
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
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
Standards to protect aircraft radar altimeters from interference by 5G transmitters will not be completed by 2028, Aerospace Industries Association execs say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
Boeing is working to identify why a common structural load-carrying component was found damaged on all 777-9 test aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The Malaysian government is looking to tighten its oversight of Malaysia Airlines in the wake of significant operational disruptions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
An environmental coalition is seeking intervention from the European Court of Justice after the EC refused to revisit aviation’s inclusion in the EU taxonomy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
FAA representatives are in Kazakhstan to conduct an audit in preparation for launching direct flights between Kazakhstan and the U.S. by the end of 2025.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
A Nigerian government body has proposed merging two of the country’s ailing airlines into a new national carrier, according to media reports from the country.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair said there was a risk it would take delivery of just 20-25 737 MAX aircraft ahead of next summer, compared to the 29 scheduled.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has finalized updates to transport category airplane certification-related safety evaluations, harmonizing FAA’s rules with similar European standards.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator made a successful second flight from Mojave Air & Space Port, California, on Aug. 26.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France and Lufthansa are among airlines to have suspended flights to and from Beirut amid an intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Safety, Ops & Regulation