Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore has certified the Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2, clearing the way for delivery of Scoot’s first E190-E2 in March 2024.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Bill Carey
WAAS is undergoing a major upgrade and preparing to incorporate the Pentagon’s new L5 civil signal for aviation safety services.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
To encourage its operators to use performance-based navigation, ATR has released compelling numbers related to safety improvements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Trade body ACI Europe has hit out at the planned tax, saying the levy threatens the competitiveness of Denmark’s aviation industry.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.
Space

By Michael Bruno
How much has GPS boosted U.S. businesses? The answer is astronomical.
Space

By Sean Broderick
Improving U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) safety and efficiency requires short- and long-term commitments in four broad areas.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The resignation of Portugal's prime minister could throw a wrench in the government's plans to privatize TAP Air Portugal.
Airlines & Lessors

Massive orders for UAE carriers at the Dubai Airshow could present a challenge to some regulators – but not the GCAA, the nation’s regulator.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
The decision not to institute the first phase of cuts appears to have been driven by pressure from the U.S. government and the European Union.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
At the last ICAO assembly, which took place in autumn 2022, ICAO’s members agreed to a long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
American is asking the DOT for permission to operate daily flights between JFK and HND with a Boeing 777-200.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Sean Broderick
A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Boeing has revealed initial details of how the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 will be structured, with WH003 set to play a leading role.
Dubai Airshow

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is pointing to its runway safety “technology sprint” as a key near-term step to help reduce airport risks amid a sharp rise in incursions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines operating in France will have to cancel thousands of flights early in 2024 because of a planned major modernization of the country’s ATC system.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
United Airlines has moved forward with its ambition of opening a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A new Danish passenger tax is being introduced for domestic and international routes that will cost about DKK390 ($56) for long-haul flights by 2030.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates is launching a collection of luggage, bags and accessories – all produced from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore's transport minister says the aviation industry and regulators should be open-minded to potential SAF feedstocks widely available in Southeast Asia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The debate—and data—is unsettled about the environmental impact of using ethanol versus waste streams for SAF.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Closing gaps in the available staff versus system demand will take years due to several limiting factors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Mind Yourself app is an example of a new technology with the aim of overcoming barriers to seeking help for mental health concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The U.S. Transportation Department is allowing Chinese carriers to operate 35 roundtrips per week, up from 24 previously.
Airports & Networks

Kenya Airways and its Nairobi hub have been awarded certificate of accreditation by IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) for outstanding ground handling services.
Air Transport