Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Mar 20, 2026
Positive aircraft certification updates are partially offset by a new 737 production quality issue and the grim financial reality of Spirit AeroSystems.
Mar 19, 2026
Leading up to the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, the agency learned lessons from Chinese drone manufacturers that now dominate the global consumer market.
Mar 16, 2026
E-commerce demand is here to stay in the long term, but Trump’s tariffs led to trade lane changes and disruptions in the Middle East have caused reroutings.
Mar 11, 2026
Airlines and airports must implement more robust crisis management and traffic management programs and systems.
Mar 11, 2026
Airlines in Brazil are unsure of how they will comply with the government’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate that takes effect in 2027.
Apr 09, 2026
As the Iran war ceasefire begins, Middle Eastern airlines resume parts of their flight schedules, but caution disruptions could remain.
Apr 09, 2026
The FAA has released an updated version of its GNSS Interference Resource Guide, focused on global GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing trends.
Apr 09, 2026
IATA hopes for widespread adoption of contactless travel to be achieved within five years, although that timeline depends on government and regulatory acceptance.
Apr 08, 2026
Passenger-to-freight conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters has received supplemental type certificate approval from the FAA for its Boeing 777-200LRMF cargo modification.
Apr 08, 2026
Latvia’s government may potentially loan national carrier airBaltic up to $35 million as it tries to interest neighboring states in taking a stake in the airline.
Apr 08, 2026
The head of Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority is urging industry partners to explore growing investment opportunities in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Apr 08, 2026
New Aviation Week data for March reveals the scale of disruption the conflict in the Middle East wrought on commercial airliner operators in Gulf markets.
Apr 08, 2026
Thai Airways is maintaining investment in digital capabilities despite tightening spending amid rising costs, CEO Chai Eamsiri says.