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Web Manuals Rolls Out XML Document Management Tool

New software helps aircraft operators avoid reformatting documents

Maintenance and Modifications

Web Manuals document management system

FAA Updates Policy To Foster Use of Counseling Services

Policy update encourages pilots, controllers to seek counseling when needed

Regulations and Government

Pilot mental health

ICAO Launches Program To Speed Aviation Decarbonization

ACT-LTAG to guide state action plans

Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026

FAA Clears Boeing to Start TIA Phase 4B Testing on 777X

Milestone marks progress in efforts to complete delayed type certification

Boeing 777-9

Videos

Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done

"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure

Regulations and Government

Aircraft with landing gear down flying toward camera

Embraer and CAE Add New E-Jet E2 Flight Simulator For Asia Pacific Airlines in Singapore

Low-cost carrier Scoot will be the first airline in the region to fly the E2.

Training and Workforce

February 21, 2024

Pilots flying Embraer E2 simulator

Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.

February 20, 2024

Airbus A350-1000 nose at airport

Airbus's A350-1000 Flies at Singapore Airshow

The ultra-long-haul airliner is flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.

February 20, 2024

Airbus A350-1000 flying at Singapore Airshow

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Travel Groups Unite against DHS Talk of CBP Removals

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to remove CBP from airports in cities that honor sanctuary policies

Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Facility

FAA Dashboard Provides View into ATC Modernization

Dashboard details 10,000 air traffic control projects and tracks progress

Controllers work inside a control tower

Wingbits Launches AI-based Flight Data Agent Searches

Company’s network offers participants rewards for capturing ADS-B information

Wingbits flight tracking

Eurocontrol Issues Datalink Guidelines for Operators

Release covers controller-pilot datalink communications

Ebola Warning Carries New Flight Operation Concerns

Passenger travel histories can now affect U.S. admission requirements

Regulations and Government

Electra Report Shows Direct Aviation Market Opportunity

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer wants to expand regional air services

Electra EL2 aircraft

FAA Eyeing AI, Machine Learning To Optimize Airspace, Scheduling

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined vision to move FAA into the future

Bryan Bedford at Royal Aeronautical Society talk in Washington, D.C.

EASA Bulletin Warns About Jet-A Versus Jet A-1 Issue

Could affect airports in Europe, Africa, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia

jet-A fuel tanks on airport

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.

Rendering of Aura Aero family of aircraft in flight

EASA Grants Major Change Privilege to Lufthansa Technik

Company can approve own STCs for Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik’s Design Organisation

IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising

Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon

Sustainability and Environment

IBA carbon intensity data

Graham, Edwards Get Senate Nods for NTSB, DOT Posts

Graham was approved for another NTSB term, Edwards for an assistant secretary position

Regulations and Government

U.S. Capitol

FAA Cuts 2,000 from Certified Controller Goal in 2026 Plan

New plan suggests a necessary full certified professional controller target of 12,563, down from 14,633 in the 2025 plan

Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)

OpsGroup Warns Pilots To Check LPV Approach Notams

Problem stems from design of missed approach segments

VSE Completes $2B Acquisition of Precision Aviation Group

Combined entity spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers

Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group distribution services display

Smoke and Fire Events a Hot Topic at BASS 2026

Training is needed to prepare pilots for these high-risk challenges

Lisa Sasse, David Wroth, Nate Klatt, Jim Zanino

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