Senator Urges FAA to End ADS-B Exemptions in Class B Airspace
A new Senate bill aims to strengthen aviation safety by requiring all aircraft flying in Class B airspace near major… Read More »
Boeing Reaches DoJ Deal to Avoid Prosecution Over 737 MAX Crashes
Boeing will pay more than $1.1 billion under a new non-prosecution agreement with the Justice Department to resolve allegations that… Read More »
IndiGo Turbulence: India, Pakistan Deny Weather Diversion
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar carrying 222 passengers, including five Trinamool Congress MPs, encountered severe turbulence and a… Read More »
This Redundant Aviation Safety Net Helps Keep Planes Safe When Controllers Lose Contact
Recent reports of air traffic controllers at one of the busiest airports in New Jersey losing both radar and radio… Read More »
US DOT Drops Lawsuit Over Delayed Southwest Flights
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially dropped its January 2025 lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, which had accused… Read More »
Air Europa Sale Stalls as Bidders Reject €1B Valuation
Talks between Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM to acquire a stake in Air Europa (UX, Palma de Mallorca) have stalled… Read More »
TSA Flags Rise in Firearm Finds at Indiana Airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a warning on May 20 after multiple firearms were discovered at Indiana airports, raising… Read More »
EBACE Prioritizes Business Aviation Safety in EU Talks
At this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, safety and regulatory collaboration are top priorities for… Read More »
US Accepts Qatar-Gifted Boeing 747-8 BBJ for Air Force One
The Trump administration has formally accepted a Boeing 747 jet gifted by Qatar’s government, marking an unexpected addition to the… Read More »
Concourse K Breaks Ground at Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport is on the brink of its first terminal expansion since 2007 after the Miami-Dade County Commission approved… Read More »
Brazil’s GOL Gets Court Approval for Chapter 11 Exit Plan
A U.S. bankruptcy court has approved the Chapter 11 restructuring plan of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, allowing the Brazilian carrier… Read More »
OPUL Jets Expands in Europe With Quinta Jets Acquisition
UK-based OPUL Jets has acquired Portuguese private jet charter firm Quinta Jets, expanding its footprint in Southern Europe. Quinta Jets… Read More »
airBaltic IPO Delayed to 2026, May Seek Latvian State Support
airBaltic may postpone its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) to 2026, as the likelihood of a 2025 listing has “significantly… Read More »
Air Belgium Collapse Leaves $9M in Unpaid Passenger Refunds
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has renewed calls for mandatory airline insolvency protection in Europe following… Read More »
Alitalia Estate Offers Engines, Parts, and Warehouse for Sale
Alitalia’s estate under special administration has issued new public tenders for the sale of aircraft engines and a warehouse containing… Read More »
Ghana Seeks UAE Partnership to Launch New National Airline
Ghana is seeking technical assistance from the United Arab Emirates to help establish a new national airline, following a two-day… Read More »
FAA Cuts 25% of Flights at Newark Airport Amid Controller Shortage and Runway Construction
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a significant reduction in flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) due… Read More »
U.S. Issues Travel Advisory for Switzerland Amid Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for Switzerland, assigning it a Level 1 designation, which… Read More »
Stowaway Trial Begins After Woman Sneaks Onto Paris Flight
A Brooklyn federal court is hearing the case of Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman accused of boarding a Delta Air… Read More »
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation, Arrest at San Diego Airport
A Hawaiian Airlines flight departing San Diego International Airport was evacuated on May 14 after a bomb threat was reported,… Read More »
Brazil’s GOL Secures $1.9B to Exit Chapter 11 Restructuring
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has finalized a USD1.9 billion financing package to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy, exceeding earlier expectations after… Read More »
US Court Approves Silver Airways DIP Funding and Sale Auction
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved Silver Airways’ immediate access to USD5.5 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from KIA II… Read More »