Air Transport Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jun 03, 2026
Continued appetite for travel is keeping U.S. airlines optimistic, but fare increases and economic pressures could affect demand in the back half of the year.
Jun 02, 2026
As rocket launches become more routine, air traffic integration is becoming more critical.
May 29, 2026
Bank of America analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the 777X program’s long-term outlook, and how Airbus will respond.
May 25, 2026
Boeing did not recognize the significance of an MD-11 problem that led to November’s fatal accident.
May 21, 2026
Matternet expands drone delivery operations as FAA prepares to finalize BVLOS rules that could enable massive industry growth.
Jun 07, 2026
IATA director general Willie Walsh's speech opening the association’s AGM was in his signature style—verbally jabbing hard at those who he sees as standing in the way of airline success and profitability.
Jun 07, 2026
The Boeing 777-9, the first variant in the 777X program, has achieved TIA Phase 4B approval, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope says.
Jun 06, 2026
Sustainable aviation fuel will likely account for less than 1% of total commercial aviation use this year.
Jun 05, 2026
The German airline says several employees were injured during the incident, which occurred before any passengers had embarked.
Jun 05, 2026
Russia's federal air transport agency Rosaviatsia has certified two key domestic aerospace programs: the PD-8 turbofan and Ilyushin Il-114-300 passenger turboprop.
Jun 05, 2026
A group of European aviation bodies has appealed to the European Union’s leadership not to expand the scope of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Jun 04, 2026
The introduction of Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) has been controversial, with industry players saying the system would cause disruption and long lines at border control.
Jun 04, 2026
South Korea and China have agreed to their first expansion of bilateral air traffic rights since 2019, paving the way for additional passenger and cargo services as travel demand between the countries surpasses pre-pandemic levels.