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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

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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

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

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

Boeing Delivers Final 747 to Atlas Air

Thousands of Boeing company employees, airline executives, lawmakers, and program luminaries celebrated the end of the 747’s 53-year production run.

Aircraft

January 31, 2023

Mekong Countries Pin Development Hopes on Airport Progress

Thailand's U-Tapao Airport to serve as heart of Southeast Asia's Eastern Economic Corridor

Airports

January 31, 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

UK Regional Carrier Flybe Ceases Operations

Flybe, a regional airline in the United Kingdom, has entered insolvency for the second time since March 2020.

Airlines

January 30, 2023

Boeing To Establish 737 Line in Everett, Washington

Now operating two of three lines in Renton, Boeing expects more demand for the 737 Max to require a fourth line at the former 787 assembly bay in Everett.

Aircraft

January 30, 2023

Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year

After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.

Aircraft

January 26, 2023

Embraer Confirms Launch Delay for Proposed Turboprop

Talks between Embraer and potential suppliers for a new turboprop have advanced more slowly than expected.

Aircraft

January 26, 2023

Boom Breaks Ground on North Carolina Overture Plant

The Overture Superfactory would sit on a 62-acre campus at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Aircraft

January 26, 2023

Chinese Airlines Ready To Rebuild Asia-Pacific Networks

Lunar New Year demand and the end of China's Zero-Covid policy and has seen the country's airlines aggressively resume international services.

Airlines

January 26, 2023

Somalian Airspace To Become Class A, Restoring ATC Services

The installation of modern navigation aids ends a 30-year interruption of full air traffic control operations over Somalia and the surrounding region.

Airlines

January 25, 2023

NTSB Finds More Problems with Final Report on ET Max Crash

Ethiopian authorities say an electrical problem caused the Max 8’s left AOA sensor to fail, an assertion disputed by the NTSB.

Accidents

January 24, 2023

Asean Carriers Prepare for Post-pandemic Rebound

2023 is already seeing airlines in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations restore service, expand fleets, and enhance air connectivity in the region.

Aircraft

January 23, 2023

Aviation Industry Applauds Delay of EU Biometric Border Checks

The EU has postponed the implementation of the Entry Exit System—the smart border system for non-EU nationals entering the bloc—beyond May.

Airlines

January 20, 2023