Lawmakers seek investigation into airlines’ use of federal pandemic funds
Two House Democrats are calling for an investigation into airlines’ use of federal pandemic funds meant for employee retention, asking… Read More »
IATA reports Air Cargo demand is at near Pre-COVID Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand… Read More »
IATA reports another drop in air cargo demand in July
Air cargo demand slumped again in July but there are some indicators suggesting a narrowing in comparisons in the coming… Read More »
Oman Air Adds IATA Pay Option in India
Oman Air has implemented the International Air Transport Association’s Pay service in India via a partnership with travel technology firm… Read More »
RAA names Jennifer Iversen as new VP Aviation Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Jennifer Iversen has been announced as the RAA’s new Vice President, Aviation Operations & Regulatory Affairs, to start in September…. Read More »
IATA World Cargo Symposium to focus on building resilience in air cargo
The IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. Taking place… Read More »
IATA ‘s top 25 air cargo carriers for 2021 revealed
IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) data for 2021 showed the top 25 cargo airlines last year had strong volume… Read More »
IATA and animal charity develop pet transport recommendations during crisis
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International and IATA have published a set of recommendations to governments and supply chain players… Read More »
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg Calls for Government Overhaul of Airline Oversight
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has had his hands full with airline issues this summer, recently said that… Read More »
Italy has asked Ita Airways to come up with improved proposals
Italy has asked bidders willing to take over Ita Airways to come up with improved proposals, the economy minister said… Read More »
IATA reports strong Air Travel Passenger demand continued in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said today it is encouraged that passenger demand for airline travel continued to show… Read More »
IATA reports Air cargo demand declines narrow in June
Air cargo volumes were down again in June, although the level of decline eased compared with recent months as Covid… Read More »
Bomb threat sees Taiwan airport tighten security ahead of Pelosi visit
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) was forced to implement additional security measures to secure flight safety after an alleged bomb… Read More »
FAA to Approve Boeing’s Fix for 787 Dreamliners
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reportedly approve Boeing’s process for fixing its fleet of 787 Dreamliners before delivering the… Read More »
JetBlue won the battle for Spirit. Now it has to win over Biden’s Justice Department
JetBlue Airways finally won over Spirit Airlines with a $3.8 billion takeover deal. Now it needs to win over antitrust… Read More »
U.S. FAA is proposing to require new passenger airplanes have a second barrier to the flight deck
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday Jul. 27 it is proposing to require new passenger airplanes have a… Read More »
US Congress to consider raising pilot retirement age to tackle industry shortage
The United States Congress is considering proposed legislation that would raise the retirement age for commercial airline pilots in the… Read More »
SATA Group Launches IATA Environmental Assessment Program
The SATA Group initiated the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program for aviation, developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)…. Read More »
FAA proposes to fine two private air charter companies for illegal operations
Two private air charter companies in the US are facing possible charges totaling more than $4 million in total by… Read More »
Dayton airport may pay $167k to settle alleged FAA safety violations
The FAA accused the Dayton airport of not having aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles ready for service for about 90… Read More »
Russia’s Rosaviatsiya chief hospitalized, sustains injuries in alleged bike incident
Alexander Neradko, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya), has allegedly been hospitalized and placed in… Read More »
IATA Chief says airfares will continue to rise
The Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says that as long as jet fuel costs continue to… Read More »
Lufthansa Technik’s AVIATAR reaches carbon-neutral operations
Lufthansa Technik has announced its digital operations suite AVIATAR is now operating as carbon-neutral. Philip Mende, Vice President Digital Fleet… Read More »
Airlines and FAA Continue to Play the Blame Game
Two weeks after the U.S.’ main aviation trade group, Airlines for America, blamed the Federal Aviation Administration for the plethora… Read More »
Air China chairman takes over as head of China’s civil aviation regulator
Song Zhiyong, a former pilot, has replaced Feng Zhenglin as director of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, according to… Read More »
FAA allocates $1B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund to US airport terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will award almost $1 Billion from the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Read More »