Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation
Mar 04, 2026
The ultra-low-cost carrier is reducing its fleet, costs and debt to emerge leaner and more competitive by mid-2026.
Feb 27, 2026
A funding infusion is advancing the FAA’s tower data manager program.
Feb 25, 2026
Nearly 18 months into his role as Boeing’s first chief of human factors, Nick Patrick is making progress on codifying the discipline companywide.
Feb 10, 2026
A growing number of reports from academic and nongovernmental organizations indicates that aviation is falling short of its decarbonization targets.
Feb 05, 2026
A complex investigation yields 50 recommendations, led by urging the FAA to change how aircraft receive traffic data and alert pilots to collision risks.
Apr 07, 2026
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations warns against normalizing crisis zone operations, particularly when they are prolonged and uneventful.
Apr 06, 2026
The FAA’s 2027 budget request of $22.35 billion is a slight reduction from the current year’s enacted total of $22.57 billion, documents from the agency show.
Apr 06, 2026
AirAsia X’s planned launch of flights to Bahrain in June, along with deliveries of new aircraft in 2026, remains on track for now as it navigates the fuel crisis.
Apr 03, 2026
The Trump administration plans to privatize airport security screening, according to its latest budget proposal.
Apr 03, 2026
The Trump administration’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget includes a small increase in the FAA’s operations account.
Apr 03, 2026
The number of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers failing to report to work at U.S. airports has dropped 43% since March 27.
Apr 03, 2026
The CEO of a major international airline felt forced to announce his early retirement because of a public ordeal about how many languages he speaks.
Apr 03, 2026
Pratt’s redesign addresses risks revealed in three in-service events in 2018-2020 in which a fan blade fractured due to fatigue cracking.