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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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ICAO Issues Updated Global Aviation Security Plan

Implementation of security guidance will be audited by the UN agency

Security

June 27, 2024

Flood Damage Disrupts Flights at Geneva Airport

Operations at the Swiss airport were limited to 70% on Wednesday afternoon

ATC

June 26, 2024

FAA's Part 380 Plans Receiving Mixed Reviews

NBAA questioned the rationale for a rulemaking while ALPA cheered

Regulations and Government

June 18, 2024

FAA, EASA Look To Tighten Cooperation

The regulatory authorities pledged to further collaboration in a range of areas

Regulations and Government

June 14, 2024

Videos

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Aircraft

March 16, 2015

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2014

Airbus A350 XWB Completes EASA Type Certification

Airbus A350 XWB Completes EASA Type Certification

Aircraft

September 30, 2014

New ATR Giugiaro Cabin Designs Boost Aircraft Passenger Comfort Standards

New ATR Giugiaro Cabin Designs Boost Aircraft Passenger Comfort Standards

Aircraft

September 30, 2014

More Articles

FAA and EASA Promise Closer Regulatory Collaboration

The air safety agencies recognized they need to keep pace with rapid technological change

Safety

June 14, 2024

Security Leaders Assemble To Assess Overflight Risks

WORC 2024 will to mark the 10th anniversary of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17

Security

June 14, 2024

Oklahoma City: The National Airspace System's 'Treasure'

The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is the intersection of all things aviation

Training and Workforce

June 3, 2024

How Talking to an Aviation Industry Peer Could Avert Mental Health Crises

MedAire and OdiliaClark have joined forces to make counseling available

Training and Workforce

May 28, 2024

NASA Completes Initial Review Toward X-59 Supersonic Flight

Flight Readiness Review board analysis is a key step toward the X-59 flight

Aircraft

May 23, 2024

Flight Tests Could Pave Way for Quantum-based INS

UK government is funding research into spoof-proof navigation technology

Avionics

May 22, 2024

GGT Worldwise Introduces Electric Vehicle Options

Mercedes EQS, BMW i7 models added to inventory

Aircraft

May 21, 2024

Airbus UpNext Testing Automatic Taxiing Technologies

Airbus is using an electric truck testbed to trial the automation

ATC

May 21, 2024

Now Law, FAA Bill Tackles Range of Aviation Issues

The bill spans 1,000 pages and more than 1,200 measures

Regulations and Government

May 17, 2024

Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2

Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype

Engines

May 17, 2024

Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner

Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft

Engines

May 16, 2024

FAA Bill En Route to President's Desk with Landslide House Vote

House passes five-year reauthorization bill by vote of 387-26

Regulations and Government

May 15, 2024

U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB

Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021

Regulations and Government

May 15, 2024

FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April

Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY

Training and Workforce

May 14, 2024

AX-D Flex Flight Simulators Switch Between Aircraft Types

Axis Flight Simulation lauched the technology at the World Aviation Training Summit

Training and Workforce

May 2, 2024

DOT Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Progress

U.S. NextGen air traffic management may not be as transformational as originally promised

ATC

May 2, 2024