Rwanda Implements New COVID-19 Rules for International Travelers
The East African Republic of Rwanda has just announced that it’s reopening to fully vaccinated international travelers, effective immediately. Regardless… Read More »
Air Canada is now offering portable COVID self-test kits for travelers
Mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements to enter many countries are causing international travelers a great deal of expense and hassle. In… Read More »
U.S. FAA refers 37 unruly airline passengers to FBI for criminal review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it has referred more than three dozen unruly passengers to the FBI for… Read More »
CDC Reports Number of COVID-19 Cases on US Cruise Ships From Past Four Months
A total of 1,359 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on cruise ships sailing from the United States between June 26… Read More »
Jamaica Receives Lower COVID-19 Risk Designation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State Department have both lowered their COVID-19 risk designations for… Read More »
Costa Rica Updates COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Costa Rica continues to be among the most stress-free international destinations this fall as it remains open with no COVID-19… Read More »
Israel Reopens To COVID Vaccinated, Recovered International Travelers
Today, the Israeli Tourism Ministry announced that fully vaccinated or recovered foreign nationals, including U.S. tourists, can resume travel to… Read More »
NTSB report on accident offers lesson in combating pilot complacency
When pilots gain more experience, some let their guard down—to chilling effect. Earlier this year, the NTSB determined that the… Read More »
Federal contractors get broad flexibility to enforce Covid vaccine rules
Federal contractors will have broad leeway to enforce President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, according to new guidance the White… Read More »
How well did your city respond to Covid? A new ranking has answers
Some countries have managed the global pandemic better than others. The same can be said for cities. But understanding how… Read More »
FAA fines air passenger record $52K, files charges for disruption during a flight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday charged and fined an airplane passenger a record $52,000 for disrupting a flight… Read More »
FAA worries new 5G wireless service could interfere with aviation safety
The Federal Aviation Administration has expressed concern that 5G cellular technology could interfere with aviation. According to The Wall Street… Read More »
FAA to take regulatory action over 5G altimeter interference
The FAA plans to issue a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive in coming days concerning the rollout… Read More »
FAA flags potential safety problem in layout of controls on Boeing 767 and 757 jets
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert to all operators of Boeing 767 and 757 airplanes flagging a… Read More »
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults attendant
American Airlines said a flight attendant was physically assaulted Wednesday by a passenger during a flight from New York to… Read More »
Ryanair vows 5-day refund turnaround after COVID criticism
Ryanair (RYA.I) on Thursday vowed to repay customers within five days for cancelled flights in a renewed customer service push… Read More »
Honolulu Mayor Announces Plans to Lift COVID-Related Restrictions
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Wednesday that officials would lift many of the coronavirus-related restrictions on outdoor and indoor events,… Read More »
Pakistan CAA warns airlines over Covid SOPs
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has dispatched warning letters to PIA – Pakistan International Airlines, AirBlue, Syrianair, AirSial, Vision… Read More »
Delta Air Lines rolls out a facial recognition pilot program in Atlanta domestic terminal
The way some frequent fliers pass through Atlanta is about to change, as Delta Air Lines rolls out a facial… Read More »
Trial date moved to December for former Boeing chief technical pilot accused of fraud
The trial for Mark Forkner, a former Boeing chief technical pilot accused of fraud, has been moved to Dec. 15… Read More »
Air Calédonie flights suspended over COVID health pass
Air Calédonie (TY, Nouméa Magenta) has suspended all commercial scheduled flights until November 7, 2021, as ordered by a government… Read More »
FAA is still working to implement safety reforms in wake of Boeing 737 Max crashes
The FAA has also overseen the ongoing development of a safety management system at Boeing in line with international safety… Read More »
Watchdog finds flaws in FAA oversight of American Airlines’ maintenance shortcomings
A government watchdog said Friday Oct. 22 that federal safety regulators routinely fail to ensure that American Airlines gets to… Read More »
Lessons learned from COVID-19 could improve the U.S. aviation industry’s handling of future pandemics
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the U.S. aviation industry. Passenger traffic in April 2020 was 96% lower… Read More »
Countries Requiring American Travelers Be COVID-19 Vaccinated for Entry
Places Where Vaccination Is Your Entry Pass Every COVID-19 vaccinated individual has his or her own set of reasons for… Read More »
COVID forces Aeronexus to sell/lease-back its only 767-300
South African charter company Aeronexus Corporate (ARN, London Stansted) has been forced to sell and lease back its single 96-seater… Read More »