Air Transport

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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

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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

FAA Eyeing Changes to Regs Regarding Public Charters

FAA action could push ops into Part 121

Regulations and Government

August 25, 2023

FAA Holding Runway Safety Meetings at 90 Airports

Agency has goal of zero serious close calls

Safety

August 22, 2023

Montreal Flight Region Expands CPDLC to Route Clearances

CPDLC Had Been Limited over Montreal

ATC

August 18, 2023

ERAU Prof Develops Procedures To Boost Go-around Safety

Report on procedures to be handed to FAA

Safety

August 17, 2023

NTSB Investigating Another Bizjet/Airliner Close Call

Citation and Boeing 737 come within 100 feet

Accidents

August 13, 2023

EU Appoints Magda Kopczynska To Lead Transport Org

Experienced leader takes reins of EU's DG Move

Regulations and Government

August 4, 2023

Merlin Autonomy Vision Raises Questions of Alaska's Preparedness

Merlin completed a round of trials of its autonomous tech in Alaska

Avionics

August 2, 2023

House FAA Bill To Boost Alaska Aviation Safety

The House version of the FAA reauthorization places a spotlight on weather-reporting equipment and ADS-B in Alaska.

Safety

July 26, 2023

FAA Reauthorization Bill Clears House with Strong Support

U.S. Senate action on FAA reauthorization remained uncleared as the House easily passes its version, side-stepping some of the more contentious issues.

Regulations and Government

July 21, 2023

FAA Bill To Take Center Stage in House this Week

The House Rules Committee is set to set the parameters for a full House vote this week with some amendments, including one involving FBOS, drawing fire.

Regulations and Government

July 17, 2023

San Marino Achieves U.S. Category 1 Safety Recognition

San Marino airlines can now provide service in the U.S. and have unrestricted code-share agreements with U.S. carriers under FAA Category 1 recognition.

Safety

July 14, 2023

ALPA Ups Opposition to DOT Part 380 Public Charter Rule

The Air Line Pilots Association cited JSX as an example of what it called a scheduled carrier using a "regulatory loophole."

Regulations and Government

July 13, 2023