Safety, Ops & Regulation

Contract negotiations are far from over for U.S. airlines, as major pilot contracts set the bar high and flight attendants seek their own improvements.

The Embraer spinoff originally planned to pursue simultaneous triple certification of its eVTOL in Brazil, Europe and the U.S.

Under Boeing’s plan, it will finalize service bulletins detailing the modification work by the end of 2024.

United Airlines is replacing engines on two Boeing 737NGs after finding parts from AOG Technics, a supplier alleged to have falsified certification documents.

“The growing pilot shortage will need to be addressed in a measurable and broad way,” TC Associate Director General, Civil Aviation Andy Cook said.

EASA has published a report on aircraft dismantling and recycling, making recommendations on how to make an aircraft’s end-of-life greener.

There are just four nonstop routes operating between New Zealand and the ASEAN member states at present.

In an FAA notice on the slot waiver extension, the agency cited the impact of COVID on air traffic control staffing at New York Terminal Radar Approach Control.

The aim of IATA's inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference is to promote best practices and improve understanding of the IATA Operational Safety Audit.

A quasi CFIT involving an AirHub-operated Airbus A320 was the most serious incident in 2022 in France.

Virgin Australia Airlines has discovered two uncertified engine parts on separate Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its fleet.

IndiGo has embarked on a partnership with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF).

MD Helicopters has more than 70 years in the helicopter business where it's been known as Hughes helicopters; McDonnell Douglas helicopters and Boeing before transforming to its current name.

Emirates inflight meal preordering initiative is now being extended across routes to and from European cities.

Boeing has made a $300,000 donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.

The operator of Kyrgyzstan’s busiest airport has acquired two Dash 8-400s as it seeks to increase domestic connectivity.

The CAAC says it will support "smooth and orderly resumption of international passenger flights" and approve applications from airlines "in a timely manner."

The Norwegian Competition Authority says there could be “reason to fear” Norwegian’s acquisition of Widerøe will dent competition.

With fewer slots available next summer at Amsterdam’s airport, the Netherlands’ plan to cap flight capacity to limit noise is starting to become a reality.

Mexico’s safety rating was downgraded by the FAA to Category 2 in May 2021, and Mexico’s airlines have been hampered in attempts to expand U.S. business.

EASA’s new area of responsibility comes in addition to duties announced Sept. 14.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission intends to reject a one-year extension sought by Qantas and China Eastern over frequency and growth concerns.

The engine maker says the issues affect a relatively small number within each fleet.

The multidistrict class action civil lawsuit was originally filed in 2015.

EASA expects to be tasked to assess sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) on a regular basis and label flights depending on their environmental merits.