Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Jul 12, 2018
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), EASA and Airbus signed a tripartite agreement July 12 to collaborate on the development of safety standards and regulatory requirements for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in urban environments.
Jul 11, 2018
Air France-KLM is nearing two months without a CEO, with a replacement for Jean-Marc Janaillac, who left May 15 following a bitter dispute with unions over pay, still to be found.
Jul 11, 2018
A pilot has lodged a legal challenge against the UK CAA, seeking a judicial review of commercial-pilot age restrictions.
Jul 11, 2018
Irish LCC Ryanair has canceled 30 flights between Ireland and the UK on July 12, with pilots in Ireland expected to maintain a planned strike over concerns about base transfers and pilot seniority agreements, despite plans for the airline to meet the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) union.
Jul 10, 2018
A Chinese Shenzhen Airlines Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway after landing at Hohhot Baita International Airport on July 7.
Jun 12, 2020
Airlines in Malaysia are preparing to resume flights with 100% load factor as the country removes onboard social distancing measures.
Jun 11, 2020
The FAA is urging Boeing 777 operators to modify wiring to eliminate the risk of uncommanded throttle advances while aircraft are on the ground.
Jun 11, 2020
Former Royal Air Force Chief of Staff Sir Stephen Hillier has been endorsed by lawmakers to become chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Jun 11, 2020
The UK government has formally issued its guidance governing passengers, airports and airlines as air travel starts to awaken from its COVID-19-induced hibernation.
Jun 11, 2020
SALZBURG – Switzerland decided on June 10 to impose a new airline ticket tax ranging from CHF 30 ($32) to CHF 120 ($128) depending on the booking class and the distance of journey for each departure.
Jun 10, 2020
Air traffic control organization Eurocontrol has begun operations with what it describes as an optimized use of airspace over a swathe of northwest Europe.
Jun 09, 2020
A representative from the country’s largest flight attendant union has urged U.S. House members to extend federal payroll support into 2021.
Jun 09, 2020
Indonesia's transport ministry has removed a 50% load factor restriction on flights as the country prepares to resume normal economic activities.