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Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines

Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization

Regulations and Government

October 2, 2023

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

October 2, 2023

FAA Facing Shutdown, Lapse in Authorization

Training, taxes could halt if U.S. Congress doesn't reach agreements

Regulations and Government

September 29, 2023

Euro Rotors To Highlight Training, Workforce Development

Conference takes place from November 27 to 30 in Madrid

Rotorcraft

September 28, 2023

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FAA Accepting Applications for Sustainability Grants

Nearly $300 million is available for FAA sustainability grants

Sustainability and Environment

September 28, 2023

Increasing Fake GPS Signals Near Iran Prompt FAA Alert

Ops Group has tracked at least 20 such spoofing incidents

ATC

September 28, 2023

Dyami: GPS Spoofing Raising Flags about Vulnerabilities

Training and risk assessments are key to responding to GPS spoofing

ATC

September 27, 2023

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

Sustainability and Environment

September 27, 2023

Ops, Security Experts Alert of GPS Spoofing Near Iran

A dozen reports of GPS spoofing near Iran have surfaced

ATC

September 26, 2023

UK's Southampton Airport Lengthens Runway

The construction project added more than 500 feet of runway length

Airports

September 24, 2023

European Organizations Call for Action on Single Sky

European Single sky implementation improve efficiency, lower carbon footprints, orgs say

ATC

September 22, 2023

Britten-Norman Resumes UK Production of Islander

Planned merger with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions delayed, but work on hydrogen propulsion continues

Aircraft

September 22, 2023

Senate Bill Targets Air Traffic Controller Hiring

NATCA warns staff is down by 1,200 controllers

ATC

September 20, 2023

Azerbaijan Shuts Armenian Airspace as Conflict Escalates

Airspace closure not yet confirmed by EASA amid reported use of surface-to-air missiles

Security

September 19, 2023

NATCA: Controller Shortages Will Cause More Disruptions

Controller staffing is down 10 percent over past decade

ATC

September 18, 2023

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

Sustainability and Environment

September 15, 2023

Jefferies: Pilot Shortage Still Looms Despite ATP Growth

ATPs up 34 percent, but pilot supply still short

Airlines

September 12, 2023

White House Selects Whitaker To Lead FAA

Whitaker had been rumored for months for the spot

Regulations and Government

September 7, 2023

FAA Names Boulter To Head Aviation Safety

Boulter formerly held position on acting basis

Regulations and Government

September 5, 2023

Geared Up: Portable Deicer Fills Gap at Small Airports

Wing Armor's portable unit lowers cost, complexity of deicing

Safety

September 1, 2023