Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Training and Workforce
Building a Diverse Workforce—the Seeds of Change
Aviation groups are trying to break through diversity walls
Safety
Operational Data Supports Active UPRT Programs
Program reduced precursor upset conditions by 50 percent
Regulations and Government
Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom
Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Security
OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv
GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
Regulations and Government
Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination
Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Engines
Ontic Assumes Manufacture, Support of Honeywell TRAS
California-headquartered supplier to expand site in Staverton, UK
Safety
Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace
Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
Regulations and Government
Av Groups Warn Part 380 Changes Would Curb Service
Business and general aviation groups stress Part 380 changes are not justified
Charter & Fractional
In Battle with Airlines, JSX Appeals for Support
JSX fears the airlines are trying to legislate it out of business
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Offer Strong Support for Whitaker To Lead FAA
Whitaker calls safety, workforce, and future technologies top priorities
Engines
Collins Opens Power Lab for Hybrid, Electric Tech
The Grid initially will have test capability of 8 megawatts
Security
Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety
Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
Regulations and Government
The Fight Against Public Charters is Heating Up
American Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association use a SkyWest Part 380 filing to push back against its use and JSX gets caught in the crosshairs.
Regulations and Government
Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines
Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
FAA Facing Shutdown, Lapse in Authorization
Training, taxes could halt if U.S. Congress doesn't reach agreements
Rotorcraft
Euro Rotors To Highlight Training, Workforce Development
Conference takes place from November 27 to 30 in Madrid
ATC
Increasing Fake GPS Signals Near Iran Prompt FAA Alert
Ops Group has tracked at least 20 such spoofing incidents
Environment
FAA Accepting Applications for Sustainability Grants
Nearly $300 million is available for FAA sustainability grants
ATC
Dyami: GPS Spoofing Raising Flags about Vulnerabilities
Training and risk assessments are key to responding to GPS spoofing
Environment
Rolls-Royce Runs Pearl 700 on Hydrogen Fuel
The aero engines group has also tested a new small gas turbine intended for hybrid-electric powertrains
ATC
Ops, Security Experts Alert of GPS Spoofing Near Iran
A dozen reports of GPS spoofing near Iran have surfaced
Airports
UK's Southampton Airport Lengthens Runway
The construction project added more than 500 feet of runway length
Aircraft
Britten-Norman Resumes UK Production of Islander
Planned merger with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions delayed, but work on hydrogen propulsion continues
ATC
European Organizations Call for Action on Single Sky
European Single sky implementation improve efficiency, lower carbon footprints, orgs say
Security
Azerbaijan Shuts Armenian Airspace as Conflict Escalates
Airspace closure not yet confirmed by EASA amid reported use of surface-to-air missiles
ATC
NATCA: Controller Shortages Will Cause More Disruptions
Controller staffing is down 10 percent over past decade
Environment
EASA To Take the Lead on Decarbonizing European Aviation
By 2050, 70 percent of fuel uploaded at European airports must be SAF and tankering will be discouraged
Airlines
Jefferies: Pilot Shortage Still Looms Despite ATP Growth
ATPs up 34 percent, but pilot supply still short
