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Nepal ATR 72 Accident: Propellers Were Feathered Before Landing

The preliminary report on the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 accident implies that the pilot monitoring moved the incorrect lever during approach to land.

Accidents

February 16, 2023

ALPA Head Urges Streamlining of Notam System

ALPA president Ambrosi pushed for stable funding for notam system streamlining, while FAA chief Nolen said the project is about "halfway there."

Regulations and Government

February 15, 2023

NTSB Preliminary Report Outlines Runway Incursion Near-miss

The NTSB subpoenaed two pilots involved in a runway incursion at JFK International Airport after they declined a request for a recorded interview.

Safety

February 15, 2023

Air India Goes On Boeing, Airbus Aircraft Buying Spree

Air India signed an order for nearly 500 airliners—250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing—on February 14 at the Aero India airshow.

Airlines

February 14, 2023

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Air India Turns to Airbus for Major Fleet Renewal Order

The carrier is buying 250 new narrow- and widebody aircraft, including a mix of 140 A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.

Aircraft

February 14, 2023

Aviation Heeds Lessons from ICAO Annex 13

First introduced in 1951, Annex 13 lays out international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for accident investigators.

Accidents

February 13, 2023

European Airlines Expand China Operations

EU and UK carriers are resuming flights to China in spite of the markedly higher costs owing to their inability to use Russian airspace.

Airlines

February 9, 2023

Indonesia Steps Up Search for Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot

Papuan rebels have taken a Susi Air Pilatus PC-6 pilot hostage.

Airlines

February 8, 2023

European Green Aviation Projects Gain Funds and Momentum

New funding from both the European Union and the UK are fuelling multiple projects aimed at achieving air transport's net zero carbon objectives.

Aircraft

February 8, 2023

ANZ’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft Program Signs New Partners

Embraer, Heart Aerospace, and Universal Hydrogen have joined ATR and Airbus as partners in Air New Zealand’s program to field a zero-emissions aircraft.

Aircraft

February 7, 2023

Malaysia Revisits Plans for Subang Aviation City

Plans call for major development of Kuala Lumpur's former international gateway, Subang Airport.

Airlines

February 7, 2023

Mitsubishi Heavy Finally Axes SpaceJet Program

Two and a half years since suspension of SpaceJet development, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries cuts its losses and cancels the program.

Aircraft

February 7, 2023

U.S. Urges Turkey to Enforce Sanctions against Russian Airlines

While calling Turkey “a longstanding and valued NATO ally, the U.S. has urged the country to not become a “safe haven” for illicit Russian transactions.

Aircraft

February 6, 2023

FAA, NTSB Probing Near-Collision of SWA 737 and FedEx 767

A FedEx 767 nearly landed on top of a Southwest Airlines 737 taking off from Austin Bergstrom Airport in Texas.

Accidents

February 6, 2023

Icelandair’s ‘Strong’ Outlook Follows Solid Covid Recovery

The Icelandic flag carrier plans to operate its largest network ever as it takes delivery of more Boeing 737 Max twinjets.

Airlines

February 3, 2023

Boeing 747: Saying a Fond Farewell to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ Airliner

Boeing 747: Saying a Fond Farewell to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ Airliner

Aircraft

February 2, 2023

NASA Reports Show Possible 5G Interference Issues

Airline pilots in the U.S. are submitting a significant number of reports about potential 5G cellphone tower interference.

Avionics

February 1, 2023

Norwegian Low-cost Carrier Flyr Files for Bankruptcy

Flyr becomes the second European airline to cease operations in a week’s time.

Airlines

February 1, 2023

Airbus, Qatar Airways Settle A350 Surface Degradation Dispute

Following nearly two years of trading barbs, Airbus and Qatar Airways have reached an “amicable” settlement on their dispute over A350 surface degradation.

Aircraft

February 1, 2023

FAA Bolsters Safeguards for Notam Maintenance, Database

Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said the agency has taken initial precautions to protect the notam database.

January 31, 2023