There are now 181 air carriers on the European Union Air Safety List—meaning they are subject to an operating ban or restrictions in European skies—since the list was recently updated to remove operators based in Benin and Mozambique and to add Med-View of Nigeria, Mustique Airways of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Aviation Co. Urga of Ukraine and Air Zimbabwe.

The newest lavatories have touch sensors and optimized space for a better passenger experience.

Transportation Department’s OIG to conduct review of FAA oversight of airline maintenance programs.

Boeing plans to use UV light to automatically clean lavatory surfaces, reducing MRO workload.

The lavatory is becoming a focal point for finding additional weight-savings and cabin space, not to mention reduced maintenance.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority aims “to provide a small aircraft licensing system that is more efficiently integrated into a progressive licensing system.”

The project plan includes a personnel competency framework and corresponding manual to aid implementation.