This change applies to traditional general aviation, commercial aircraft and larger drone registrations, the FAA says. 

As Airbus and Qatar Airways continue a legal battle over deteriorating paint on the airline’s A350s, Boeing has requested an exemption from the FAA to implement an improved paint system to address a similar issue on the 787.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has required six airlines to pay more than $600 million in refunds and $7.5 million in civil penalties.

Embraer’s resources have received a boost from the latest tranche of funding from a Brazilian government entity that assists companies with financing exports.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has voiced concerns over the proposed merger between Korean Air and Asiana, although Korean Air says it is confident it can address the questions raised.

The joint vision would combine aviation ground and satellite datalinks “and commercial broadband solutions” for future air traffic management (ATM), operational and safety communications with pilots.

As the push for sustainability escalates, safety professionals will be keeping a wary eye out for unintended consequences—and unacceptable risks.

The ending of the rule, which caused disruption for airlines flying internationally to China, shows the country is inching toward re-opening.