FAA Rejects Flight Attendants’ Union Request for New Cabin Air Quality Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declined a petition from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) seeking new rules to… Read More »
French Safety Agency Joins Brazil Plane Crash Investigation
On Friday, tragedy struck when a Voepass airliner, carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members, crashed in a residential area… Read More »
SkyWest Airlines Faces Federal Lawsuits Over Alleged Fake Company Union
SkyWest Airlines, North America’s largest regional carrier, is embroiled in a significant legal battle over allegations of operating a “fake”… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Design Contract for $6 Billion Mega Airport
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) has secured a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and… Read More »
Louisiana Woman Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Shining Laser Pointers at Aircraft
A Shreveport woman is facing serious legal consequences after admitting to shining laser pointers at two aircraft, an action considered… Read More »
Sale of Australia’s Rex Postponed Amid Search for Buyers and Boardroom Strife
The sale of the regional operations of Rex – Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga) has been deferred as the company… Read More »
NTSB Calls for Enhanced Safety Measures for Charter Flight Operations
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is advocating for stricter safety regulations for charter flights, including air tours, commuter services,… Read More »
Volotea and Abra Cancel JV After IAG’s Failed Air Europa Acquisition
Spanish low-cost carrier (LCC) Volotea and Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca and GOL, have decided to end their… Read More »
Boeing Charts New Course for 777-9 Type Inspection Authorization
Boeing has taken a significant step towards securing Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for its long-awaited 777-9 aircraft, signaling progress in… Read More »
Previously Damaged Aircraft Involved in Fatal Brazilian Crash
Newly surfaced details reveal that the aircraft involved in the tragic crash of Voepass Flight 2283 on August 9 had… Read More »
NTSB Recommends Enhanced Safety Measures for Part 135 Operators Following Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for significant safety improvements in Part 135 operations following a special investigation… Read More »
Poland Signs Historic Deal for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The Government of Poland has finalized a significant defense procurement, signing a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and… Read More »
Cathay Group Announces HK$100 Billion Investment to Boost Fleet and Enhance Hong Kong’s Aviation Hub
Cathay Group, the conglomerate behind Cathay Pacific and HK Express, has unveiled plans to invest over HKD100 billion (approximately USD12.8… Read More »
Qantas Board Imposes A$9.26 Million Pay Cut on Former CEO Alan Joyce
The board of Qantas, Australia’s flagship carrier, has imposed a significant reduction in the final remuneration of its former CEO,… Read More »
FAA Recommends Urgent Inspections for Boeing 787 Landing Gears
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing concerns with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s main landing… Read More »
Maryland Woman Detained for Carrying Loaded Gun at Reagan National Airport
A recent security incident at Reagan National Airport involved a woman from Silver Spring, Maryland, who was found with a… Read More »
US Court Suspends Class Action Against Western Global Airlines
The US District Court of Delaware has indefinitely suspended a class action lawsuit against Western Global Airlines (KD, Fort Myers… Read More »
Canada to Invest C$9.5 Million in Perimeter Aviation Terminal Expansion
Perimeter Aviation (JV, Winnipeg International) is set to receive CAD9.5 million (USD6.9 million) from the Canadian government’s National Trade Corridors… Read More »
South African Airways Faces Audit Dispute Over Ticket Revenue Delays
South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) has revealed a disagreement with South Africa’s Auditor General regarding the accounting treatment… Read More »
Court Ruling Increases Pressure on India’s SpiceJet Over Unpaid Leases
SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International) faces mounting pressure as two engine lessors, Team France 01 SAS and Sunbird France 02 SAS,… Read More »
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Face Safety Scrutiny at Federal Hearing Over 737 Max Incident
Boeing and its fuselage supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, are under examination at a two-day federal safety hearing that started Tuesday, focusing… Read More »
Air India and Vistara Cleared to Merge Line Maintenance Operations
In a significant development for the Air India-Vistara merger, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted CAR 145… Read More »
SAA Postpones Annual Report Submission to Resolve Audit Disputes and Enhance Funding Prospects
South African Airways (SAA), headquartered at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, has delayed the finalization of its 2023/2024 annual report. This decision… Read More »
GE Pension Threats Highlight Risks in Transfers to Insurers and Spinoffs
General Electric Co. (GE) and its spinoffs are facing mounting legal challenges from pension plan participants, a situation that underscores… Read More »
White House Proposes Easier Subscription Cancellations Under New Initiative
In a significant move aimed at protecting consumers, the White House has announced a new initiative dubbed the “Time is… Read More »
JetBlue Faces Ratings Downgrade Amid New Debt Pursuit
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is forging ahead with plans to take on $2.75 billion in new debt, despite facing a significant… Read More »