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.
Security
Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens
EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns
Regulations and Government
Brown, Inman Round Out Safety Board Slate
Brown will fill a board seat through 2026 and Inman through 2027
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Australia Completes Global Express 20-year Check
Check involves removal of interior for access to inspection and testing of fuselage
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen Aviation Gets Loud with In-seat Audio System
System will be demoed at AIX 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Aviation Announces Retrofit System for Gulfstream G200
Retrofit replaces obsolete Honeywell or Collins cabin management systems
Safety
Mental Health ARC Outlines Means To Break Down Barriers
FAA said the work of the ARC is building on its priorities to support pilot mental health care
Regulations and Government
Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links
Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate
Aircraft
Hermeus Steps toward Hypersonic with Quarterhorse Mk 1
Quarterhorse Mk 1 will be the first Hermeus flying prototype
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Private Equity Group Buys UK Airframer Britten-Norman
New investment promised for the Islander family of utility aircraft
Aircraft
Boom Flies XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator
Precursor to the company’s planned Overture jet reaches major milestone
Regulations and Government
GAO Calls for DOT To Move Ahead on Pandemic Plan
DOT expects to release a pandemic preparedness plan this year, nine years after GAO recommended
Charter & Fractional
AircraftExchange Marks 5th Anniversary with $60B in Sales
Online business aircraft brokerage sees 46,000 visitors a month
Environment
High Cost and Limited Feedstock Slow Global SAF Production
Estimates call for 50 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2030
Charter & Fractional
FAA Proposes $175,000 Penalty against Empyreal Jet
FAA alleges company operated Hawker 800XP with damaged rudder on 31 revenue flights
Security
Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening
Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Training and Workforce
Leaders Stress Need To Foster Women Aviation Careers
Joby celebrates International Women in Aviation Week
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Revenues, Losses Fall in 4Q
Total revenues decreased 40% but company stemmed loss by 64%
Training and Workforce
FAA Awards $13.5 Million in Grants To Foster Workforce
32 schools received pilot, maintenance technician development grants
Regulations and Government
FAA To Get Funding Boost with Focus on Controllers, Oversight
,Congress is providing the FAA a $1.25 billion increase for $20.28B in FY'24
Airports
UK Considers New Night Noise Limits for London Airports
The changes, running through October 2028, would mainly impact Stansted Airport
Training and Workforce
Industry Sees Little Sign of Easing on Workforce Woes
The problem is particularly acute for MROs
Security
GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Events Present a Growing Danger
Many reports of jamming and spoofing come from conflict zones
Environment
Hybrid Pragmatism Could Be Vanguard for Aviation's Electric Dreams
Multiple hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft are in development
Safety
Tackling Aviation's Mental Health Paradox
Experts agree that the FAA system discourages reporting of mental health issues
Safety
A High-level Call to Action on Aviation Safety
Top safety officials probed the issues that are causing an 'erosion of safety margins'
Environment
Embraer-X and Sustainable Aero Lab Push Decarbonization
Embraer-X is the Brazilian airframer's technology incubator and 'market accelerator' unit
Regulations and Government
House Passes Third FAA Extension
Under the House-approved measure, lawmakers would have until May 10 to complete a long-term FAA bill
Environment
California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition
Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas
Safety
FAA Calls for ‘Action Plan’ to Address Boeing’s Deficient Quality Control
Agency insists that Boeing meets non-negotiable safety standards
Rotorcraft
VAI Honors Salute to Excellence Award Winners at Heli-Expo 2024
VAI awards recognize those who achieve incredible feats while supporting the community and helicopter industry
