Emirates boasts perfect IATA safety audit score
Emirates announced that it achieved a perfect score in its latest audit by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), something… Read More »
FAA addresses unsafe Boeing 747 wing and landing gear condition
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to address two unsafe conditions on all Boeing 747… Read More »
New FAA AD focuses on possible flight crew hypoxia on the Boeing 737
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new directive to address the failure of cabin altitude pressure switches. This… Read More »
EASA sides with FAA design requirements for Airbus A321XLR tank
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has sided with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in its request for design… Read More »
US lawmakers grant Boeing 737 MAX strings-attached deadline extension
In a recently published bill, the United States (US) Senate has granted approval to Boeing and, subsequently, the Federal Aviation… Read More »
FAA introduces new restrictive limitations for Embraer E170s
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following the lead of the Brazilian aviation authority Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), has… Read More »
FAA addresses water leaks on Boeing 787 flight equipment
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that would address potential water pressure loss and subsequent… Read More »
FAA lodges penalty against Vieques Air Link for flying with unqualified pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $134,475 civil penalty against Vieques Air Link for allegedly conducting passenger flights… Read More »
NASA’s retired 747SP SOFIA makes final flight to Pima Air & Space Museum
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft has been retired to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson,… Read More »
Boeing still keen to push 737 MAX certification deadline
With the effective date of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA) fast approaching, Boeing is still keen for… Read More »
Setback for Boeing in Congress to obtain 737 Max extension safety deadline
Boeing will have to keep lobbying Congress for an extension to a December deadline that imposes standards for cockpit safety… Read More »
IATA predicts 4% drop in air cargo volumes next year
Air cargo traffic is predicted to drop by a further 4% next year, while yields and revenues are also expected… Read More »
US lawmakers deny key extension for Boeing 737 MAX
After declining to add a deadline extension for Boeing to fit new safety systems on the 737 MAX-7 and MAX-10… Read More »
Airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is getting closer to reality with new IATA industry standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travelers… Read More »
IATA projects a 200% increase of SAF made in 2022
The International Air Transport Association estimates that at least 300 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel will have been produced… Read More »
IATA: The Netherlands’ aviation regulation is completely out of control
IATA’s deputy director general has blasted the Netherlands for unilateral decision-making and mismanagement of its major airport. As the mouthpiece… Read More »
IATA expects airlines to return to profit next year but cargo under pressure
Airline association IATA is expecting airlines to return to profit next year after three years of losses due to the… Read More »
IATA reports October passenger demand rose 44.6% compared to 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva announced that the recovery in air travel continued in October. Total traffic… Read More »
FAA proposes overhaul of airliner certification rules
The FAA has published its response to the 737 MAX certification debacle in the form of a 117-page Notice of… Read More »
IATA calls on Denmark and Iceland to revoke planned ATC rate hikes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva called on both the Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP)… Read More »
Etihad Cargo achieves IATA CEIV pharma recertification
Etihad Cargo has been recertified as meeting IATA’s CEIV Pharma standards. The cargo division of Etihad Aviation Group achieved IATA… Read More »
U.S. DoT says Frontier and foreign airlines must pay travelers $600 million in refunds
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday said it has ordered Frontier Airlines and five foreign carriers to pay about… Read More »