Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
May 14, 2018
An investigation has begun after an Asiana Airlines Airbus A330-300’s wing collided with the tail of a Turkish Airlines A321 while taxiing at Istanbul Airport on May 13, causing substantial damage to the parked aircraft.
May 11, 2018
The US and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to announce a deal that addresses longstanding concerns over alleged subsidies for Dubai-based Emirates Airline and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways as well as fifth-freedom flying to the state.
May 11, 2018
JetBlue Airways and its pilots union leadership have reached an agreement in principle on a new labor contract, according to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
May 11, 2018
North Korea has committed to taking steps to improve its airspace safety, which could open the way for airlines to resume using North Korean airspace for overflights.
May 11, 2018
Lufthansa subsidiary Brussels Airlines’ pilot union has called for strike action on May 14 and May 16, which is expected to create significant disruption to flight operations, the carrier confirmed to ATW.
Apr 09, 2020
Malaysia Airlines temporarily suspended interstate service across peninsular Malaysia on April 8 after domestic flights were deemed to be operating at an uneconomical level following the country’s lockdown.
Apr 08, 2020
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Apr 08, 2020
Space-based surveillance provider Aireon and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) announced a partnership April 8 to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air traffic flows of essential goods and services.
Apr 08, 2020
Etihad Airways plans to start trials at its home airport of a device that alerts staff to the presence of passengers with medical conditions, potentially including the early stages of the coronavirus infection.
Apr 07, 2020
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has finalized its order spelling out minimum service levels for carriers receiving federal aid, adding greater flexibility for ULCCs and smaller airlines while sticking to the general goal of preserving connectivity for all regions during the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 07, 2020
IATA’s latest Airline Safety Report shows commercial aviation accidents fell to 53 in 2019, compared with 62 in the prior year, equating to 1.13 accidents per million flights.
Apr 07, 2020
The U.S. Treasury Department’s updated guidance on aviation-specific loans available via the $2 trillion stimulus package indicated that applications will start being accepted soon but leaves several large questions about the $46 billion program unanswered.
Apr 07, 2020
Eurocontrol’s member states have agreed to let airlines defer the payment of up to €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in air traffic control (ATC) fees in the coming months.