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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.

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Boom XB-1 Progressing Toward Supersonic Flight

The demonstrator completed its fifth test flight with plans to fly supersonic this year

Aircraft

October 8, 2024

UP.Summit 2024 Celebrates Mobility Technology 

Ideas abound when 300 creators and innovators join together

Aircraft

October 4, 2024

Aircraft Operators Face Complex Risks in Middle East

Regulatory guidance over airspace safety continues to be inconsistent

Security

October 4, 2024

Here’s a Better Idea: Avoid the Fistfight in the First Place

Preparation and knowledge make a difference in outcomes

Safety

October 1, 2024

Videos

Air Baltic Reflects on Its First Year of Flying the Bombardier C Series CS300 Airliner

Air Baltic Reflects on Its First Year of Flying the Bombardier C Series CS300 Airliner

Aircraft

January 4, 2018

Bombardier Offers Perspective on Airbus C Series Airliner Partnership

Bombardier Offers Perspective on Airbus C Series Airliner Partnership

Aircraft

December 14, 2017

Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017

Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017

Aircraft

June 26, 2017

Mitsubishi’s MRJ90 Airliner Makes Public Debut with ANA Livery at Paris Air Show 2017

Mitsubishi’s MRJ90 Airliner Makes Public Debut with ANA Livery at Paris Air Show 2017

Aircraft

June 21, 2017

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Operators Warned To Avoid Airspace in Israel and Lebanon

Escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah increases safety risk

Security

September 30, 2024

CleanJoule Seeks To Clear ASTM Bar for 100% Drop-in SAF

CycloSAF process is based on isolating cycloalkane hydrogen molecules

Fuel

September 27, 2024

Lawmakers Form Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Formation follows the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Caucus in the House

Sustainability and Environment

September 27, 2024

Bill Clears Congress To Keep U.S. Government Open through Dec. 20

At stake is a $22 billion budget for the FAA in fiscal year 2025

Regulations and Government

September 26, 2024

Watchdog: FAA ATC Systems 'Urgently' Need Modernization

Three-quarters of FAA's ATC systems are either unsustainable or potentially unsustainable

ATC

September 26, 2024

FAA Hits Controller Hiring Mark for 2024

Agency hired 1,811 controllers and plans to spool up to 2,000 in fiscal year 2025

ATC

September 24, 2024

New House Safety Caucus Props Up Part 380 Security Bill

Bill would bring Part 380 operations in line with Part 121 security requirements

Regulations and Government

September 18, 2024

U.S. DOT Orders FAA Cybersecurity Audit

Order comes after 2021 recategorization of systems

Security

September 18, 2024

Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute

Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2024

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site

Aircraft

September 13, 2024

Electronic Travel Authorization Now Required for UK

New requirements go into effect on April 2, 2025

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024

AOPA Asks FAA to Block ADS-B Tracking for Fees

AOPA supports third-party use of ADS-B data only for optimizing ATC safety and efficiency

Security

September 13, 2024

GE Aerospace Joins AI Safety Consortium

GE has doubled its investment in AI and uses it in a range of applications

Engines

September 12, 2024

OpsGroup Releases GPS Spoofing Workgroup Report

A team of more than 950 people spent six weeks developing the report

Avionics

September 9, 2024

New Ontic Investors Added, CVC Renews Investment

Plans call for continued growth to support OEMs' non-core aircraft

Maintenance and Modifications

September 6, 2024

FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems

New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions

Regulations and Government

August 29, 2024