FAA Requires 25-Hour Cockpit Audio, Sparking Pilot Surveillance Debate
Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule mandating that cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) on newly manufactured aircraft retain at… Read More »
Air Calédonie Faces Pressure to Delay Nouméa Hub Relocation
Officials from New Caledonia’s Loyalty Islands province have called for a moratorium on plans by Air Calédonie to move its… Read More »
Ghana Targets New National Airline Launch by First Quarter 2027
Ghana plans to formalise operations for a new national airline within the next 12 months, paving the way for a… Read More »
Dutch Court Upholds Ryanair Fines Over Slot Misuse Violations
A Dutch court has upheld financial penalties imposed on Ryanair for repeated slot misuse at airports in the Netherlands, rejecting… Read More »
Air Côte d’Ivoire, AfDB Explore Aircraft Finance and SAF
Air Côte d’Ivoire and the African Development Bank have signed a Letter of Intent to explore cooperation across aircraft financing,… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines Launch Joint Business
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have formally launched a joint business agreement, marking a major step in strengthening air connectivity… Read More »
Elon Musk Reportedly Moves Toward SpaceX IPO After Years of Resistance
Elon Musk is reportedly exploring plans to take SpaceX public, a dramatic shift for a company that has long resisted… Read More »
FAA Probes Laser Strike Near Charlotte Airport Involving US Airliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a reported laser strike involving a commercial aircraft near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, underscoring… Read More »
China Southern Air Holding Raises Sinotrans Stake to 12%
China Southern Air Holding has modestly increased its equity stake in logistics group Sinotrans, reinforcing its strategic exposure to China’s… Read More »
Airbus Seeks Pre-Orders to Launch A220-500 in 2026
Airbus is working to secure enough pre-orders for a stretched version of its A220 jet, tentatively branded the A220-500, to… Read More »
US Moves to Resume Commercial Flights to Venezuela After Ban Lifted
The United States Department of Transportation has moved to lift long-standing restrictions on commercial flights to and from Venezuela, clearing… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Halts Tigray Flights Amid Renewed Conflict
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all flights between Addis Ababa and Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, citing rising security concerns following reports… Read More »
Trump Threatens Decertification of Canadian Aircraft in Trade Dispute
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft, escalating a transborder aviation dispute despite lacking the legal… Read More »
Boodai Buys 16.65% Stake in Jazeera Airways for $209m
Boursa Kuwait has confirmed that regulatory approval has been granted for Boodai Reliance Real Estate to acquire a significant minority… Read More »
Frankfurt Airport Deploys AI-Powered Security Screening System
Frankfurt Airport has become the first airport in Europe to deploy an artificial intelligence–driven security screening system designed to automatically… Read More »
Air India Orders 30 More Boeing 737 Max Jets at Hyderabad Airshow
Boeing and Air India have confirmed a new order for 30 additional Boeing 737 Max jets, further strengthening the airline’s… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
UPS Pilots Back Fatigued Pilot Protection Act to Close Safety Gap
The union representing pilots at UPS has voiced strong support for new federal legislation aimed at closing what it describes… Read More »
FAA Caught Off Guard by Trump Threat to Decertify Bombardier Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration was reportedly caught off guard after President Donald J. Trump said he would “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft,… Read More »
Turkey’s Airline Fleet Grows to 800 Aircraft as Aviation Booms
Turkey’s aviation sector continued its rapid expansion in 2025, with the country’s airline fleet reaching 800 aircraft by year-end, underscoring… Read More »
Fiji Moves to Overhaul Aviation Safety Laws by 2026
Fiji has taken a major step toward strengthening its aviation safety regime with the introduction of the draft Civil Aviation… Read More »
Is American Airlines Set to Replace CEO Robert Isom After DCA Anniversary?
Speculation is intensifying around the future of American Airlines chief executive Robert Isom as pressure mounts over the carrier’s deteriorating… Read More »
International Tourism to the US Declines as Global Travel Surges
International tourism to the United States declined in 2025 even as global travel demand continued to rise, highlighting a growing… Read More »
NTSB Warns Burbank Airport Could Face Risk of Mid-Air Collision
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the… Read More »
Chinese Tourist Arrivals to Japan Drop 45% in December 2025
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan fell sharply in December 2025, declining by 45% year on year and marking the first… Read More »
Brazil Opens Visa-Free Travel to Boost Chinese Tourism Growth
Brazil has taken a significant step to strengthen inbound tourism by allowing visa-free entry for travelers from China, a move… Read More »