Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Look To Boost FAA Funding
Airport grants would increase to $4 billion in line with the FAA reauthorization bill
Airports
First Situational Awareness Systems Delivered in U.S.
The system captures ADS-B signals from aircraft and ground vehicles
Security
ICAO Issues Updated Global Aviation Security Plan
Implementation of security guidance will be audited by the UN agency
ATC
Flood Damage Disrupts Flights at Geneva Airport
Operations at the Swiss airport were limited to 70% on Wednesday afternoon
Regulations and Government
FAA's Part 380 Plans Receiving Mixed Reviews
NBAA questioned the rationale for a rulemaking while ALPA cheered
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Look To Tighten Cooperation
The regulatory authorities pledged to further collaboration in a range of areas
Safety
FAA and EASA Promise Closer Regulatory Collaboration
The air safety agencies recognized they need to keep pace with rapid technological change
Security
Security Leaders Assemble To Assess Overflight Risks
WORC 2024 will to mark the 10th anniversary of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17
Training and Workforce
Oklahoma City: The National Airspace System's 'Treasure'
The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is the intersection of all things aviation
Training and Workforce
How Talking to an Aviation Industry Peer Could Avert Mental Health Crises
MedAire and OdiliaClark have joined forces to make counseling available
Aircraft
NASA Completes Initial Review Toward X-59 Supersonic Flight
Flight Readiness Review board analysis is a key step toward the X-59 flight
Avionics
Flight Tests Could Pave Way for Quantum-based INS
UK government is funding research into spoof-proof navigation technology
Aircraft
GGT Worldwise Introduces Electric Vehicle Options
Mercedes EQS, BMW i7 models added to inventory
ATC
Airbus UpNext Testing Automatic Taxiing Technologies
Airbus is using an electric truck testbed to trial the automation
Regulations and Government
Now Law, FAA Bill Tackles Range of Aviation Issues
The bill spans 1,000 pages and more than 1,200 measures
Engines
Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2
Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill En Route to President's Desk with Landslide House Vote
House passes five-year reauthorization bill by vote of 387-26
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB
Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021
Training and Workforce
FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April
Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
Training and Workforce
AX-D Flex Flight Simulators Switch Between Aircraft Types
Axis Flight Simulation lauched the technology at the World Aviation Training Summit
ATC
DOT Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Progress
U.S. NextGen air traffic management may not be as transformational as originally promised
Regulations and Government
Cockpit Video Recorder Mandates Remain Elusive
Lawmakers once again decline to require cameras in airline cockpits
Safety
If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work
AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck
ATC
Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up
With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill
The Senate will consider the bill first
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill
House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
Safety
Sensors and AI Combine To Deal with Foreign Object Debris
FODetect system constantly scans for dangerous debris at airports
ATC
NTSB Chair Commends FAA Move To Improve Controller Rest
The changes to controller rest time could result in more mandatory overtime
