Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

May 10, 2024
Boeing’s eternal conflict pits optimistic words against delayed actions.
May 10, 2024
It seems eons ago that the term flygskam, or flight shame, entered the vocabularies of airline executives.
May 09, 2024
ERA Director General Montserrat Barriga discusses Europe’s smaller operators, which are facing supply chain problems, rule changes and new technologies.
May 02, 2024
A4E Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou discusses Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges European airline CEOs have on their desk this summer.
Apr 30, 2024
AirBaltic’s application to fly to, from and within the U.S. could help the Latvian airline address seasonal fleet overcapacity.
May 28, 2024
While the FAA’s final verdict on the plan isn’t likely to come quickly, expect the agency to offer some initial impressions soon.
May 28, 2024
Lufthansa’s attempt to take a controlling stake in ITA Airways has hit another roadblock.
May 28, 2024
Japan’s transport ministry has told Japan Airlines to review its safety practices after a series of high-profile incidents involving the carrier.
May 28, 2024
French airlines and the country’s transport minister are cautioning about the EU's new Entry/Exit System border control system due to be rolled out in October.
May 28, 2024
Chinese officials are aiming for an optimistic 2025 certification of the Comac C919 from the European regulator.
May 28, 2024
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech is urging Canada’s government to consider policy changes in fees and taxes levied on airfares.
May 24, 2024
Commercial aircraft seats that would accommodate personal wheelchairs in both economy and first-class cabins are continuing to progress toward certification.
May 24, 2024
Boeing latest Chief Safety Officer (CSO) report suggests frontline employees are better trained and more likely to speak up if they encounter a safety issue.