FAA Under Scrutiny as Airlines Face Criticism Over Shrinking Airplane Seats
As concerns grow over shrinking airplane seats, the spotlight is now on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following years of… Read More »
Jennifer Homendy Reappointed as NTSB Chair, Senate Confirms Extension
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a three-year extension for Jennifer Homendy as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),… Read More »
Malaysia’s My Jet Xpress Airlines Loses Licenses, Signaling Operational Shutdown
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has officially revoked the air service license (ASL) of My Jet Xpress Airlines, a Kuala… Read More »
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Strengthens Aviation Safety and Fully Funds NTSB
President Joe Biden has signed into law the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which secures funding for the Federal Aviation… Read More »
Air Vanuatu Faces Liquidation as Lessor Repossesses Sole Jet Amid Financial Crisis
Air Vanuatu, the state-owned flag carrier of Vanuatu, has had its only jet, a B737-800, repossessed by Air Lease Corporation… Read More »
India’s NCLT Postpones Decision on Deregistering Go First Engines Amid Legal Complexities
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in India has delayed its decision on the deregistration of engines from the troubled… Read More »
FAA Maintains Heightened Oversight on United Airlines, Contradicting Expansion Claims
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has refuted recent claims by United Airlines regarding the expansion of its fleet… Read More »
European Planes May Operate with One Pilot During Cruise by 2027
European aircraft could soon see a significant change in cockpit operations, with the potential for planes to be piloted by… Read More »
American, Alaska, Southwest Vie for New Slots at Reagan National Following FAA Reauthorization
Following the signing of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 by President Joe Biden on May 17, American Airlines, Alaska… Read More »
FAA Set to Boost Staffing as Biden Approves New $105 Billion Aviation Bill
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is poised for a significant staffing increase following the passage of a $105 billion reauthorization… Read More »
FAA Clears United Airlines to Resume Aircraft Certification and Launch New Routes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially given United Airlines the green light to resume aircraft certification processes and to… Read More »
Gulfstream G700 Business Jet Secures EASA Certification, Expanding Its Global Reach
Gulfstream Aerospace has achieved another significant milestone with its ultra-long-range G700 business jet, securing certification from the European Union Aviation… Read More »
Justice Department Accuses Boeing of Violating Settlement Agreement in 737 Max Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reported to a federal judge that Boeing has breached a settlement agreement that… Read More »
NASA Retires Historic DC-8 Flying Laboratory as Era of Early Airliners Nears End in U.S.
NASA’s Douglas DC-8 flying laboratory, one of the last of its kind still flying in the United States, has officially… Read More »
Dana Air Furloughs Staff Amid Operational Audit and Grounding in Nigeria
Dana Air has furloughed numerous employees as it undergoes an operational audit by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The… Read More »
777 Partners Seeks Restructuring Advice After Bonza Airline Collapse
777 Partners, the Miami-based investment firm, has enlisted Los Angeles-based B Riley Advisory Services to aid in restructuring following the… Read More »
U.S. Justice Department Finds Boeing in Breach of 2021 Criminal Prosecution Agreement
The U.S. Justice Department has declared that Boeing Co. failed to comply with the terms of a 2021 agreement that… Read More »
Over 160 U.S. Lawmakers Call on Mediation Board to Aid Flight Attendants in Contract Negotiations
A bipartisan group of 168 U.S. lawmakers, led by Democratic Representative Melanie Stansbury, has made a significant appeal to the… Read More »
Major U.S. Airlines File Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Over Fee Transparency Rule
In a significant legal challenge, major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its… Read More »
SEC Probes Boeing Over Safety Declarations Following 737 Max Incident, Sources Say
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indeed initiated an investigation into Boeing’s safety protocol declarations after a recent… Read More »
Senate Approves $105 Billion FAA Bill to Enhance Air Safety and Traveler Services
Just before the expiration of the existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) law, the Senate has passed a critical $105 billion… Read More »
NTSB to Announce Safety Findings for FedEx-Southwest Near Miss in Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to hold a meeting on June 6th in Washington, D.C., to discuss… Read More »