United Airlines CEO Holds FAA Accountable for Recent Flight Disruptions
The CEO of United Airlines is blaming the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a series of travel disruptions this past… Read More »
Severe Weather and FAA Shortfalls Cause Rocky Start to Summer Air Travel
Severe storms and staffing issues have led to a turbulent beginning for summer air travel, resulting in flight disruptions and… Read More »
Lilium Jet first eVTOL to receive certification basis from FAA and EASA
German eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer Lilium achieves significant milestones, receiving the FAA G-1 Certification Basis for its… Read More »
IATA to launch World Sustainability Symposium in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) this October in… Read More »
FAA Launches New Air Traffic Controller Training to Reduce Close Calls
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking proactive measures to address the issue of close calls in air traffic control…. Read More »
18 Expressions of Interest Received for Piaggio Aerospace Purchase
In Italy, the government-appointed extraordinary commissioners have disclosed that they have received 18 expressions of interest (EOIs) for the acquisition… Read More »
EASA Proposes Modernizing Aircraft Engine Certification Rules for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing aircraft engine certification rules by publishing… Read More »
IATA Launches Collaborative Program to Enhance Aviation Safety in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), a new initiative aimed at… Read More »
Airbus A321XLR, Powered by CFM International LEAP-1A, Awaits Certification by End of 2023
Airbus is eagerly anticipating the certification of its A321XLR aircraft, which is expected to be achieved by the end of… Read More »
Top eVTOL Innovators Leading the Race for Certification and Passenger Flights in 2023
In 2023, the competition among companies to achieve the first eVTOL certification and transport passengers has intensified. US-based commercial carriers… Read More »
Airline and Airport Associations at Odds Over Who Should Set Slot Regulations
Airline associations around the globe have called for world governments to safeguard the industry’s globally standardized airport slot regulations under… Read More »
King Charles III’s Flypast Celebration Set to Dazzle the UK in June 2024
On May 6, 2023, Charles III was crowned King in a momentous coronation that captivated millions worldwide in the United… Read More »
Airlines Groups Urge Governments to Adopt Global Slot Rules
Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association representing major U.S. airlines, has joined forces with other aviation groups from around… Read More »
FAA Announces Reduced Airspace Closure for Florida Space Launches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new policy that will reduce the amount of airspace it closes for… Read More »
FAA Announces New Rule Requiring Secondary Flight Deck Barriers for Enhanced Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a new rule mandating the installation of secondary barriers on the flight deck… Read More »
FAA Proposes Pilot Training and Operational Rules for eVTOL Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially published a comprehensive proposal for training and certifying pilots of electric vertical takeoff… Read More »
American and JetBlue Granted Extension to Gradually Dissolve North East Alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue have been granted more time to unwind their North East Alliance (NEA) by a federal judge… Read More »
IATA and UNEP Join Forces to Enhance Aviation Sustainability
Making aircraft cabins more sustainable is a priority for airlines looking towards achieving Net Zero, and is of growing interest… Read More »
Federal Judge Gives American, JetBlue More Time to End Northeast Alliance
The federal judge who ruled against the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways has provided the carriers with… Read More »
NASA and Boeing Unveil X-66A, a Revolutionary X-Plane for Sustainable Aviation
NASA and Boeing have announced the name of their new experimental aircraft that aims to achieve net-zero aviation emissions by… Read More »
Unruly Airline Passenger Incidents Trending Up
New data showed that the number of reported unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 compared to the previous year. According… Read More »
FAA Reauthorization Bill Moves Forward in Congress
Congress is making progress on a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), signaling important changes for the nation’s… Read More »
American, JetBlue Try to Keep Some Aspects of Northeast Alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways still want to keep the marriage together. Despite the ruling by a federal judge last… Read More »
US President Biden Names New Acting FAA Administrator
United States President Joe Biden announced his selection for the new acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According… Read More »
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Flights in the Northeast: FAA Implements Ground Stops and Delays
Wildfire smoke originating from over 100 wildfires in Canada has created visibility and air quality challenges in the eastern United… Read More »
IATA Outlines Roadmap for Achieving Net Zero by 2050
If the airline industry is to truly reach net zero by 2050, it will take not only a concerted and… Read More »