Ryanair Links Spanish Growth to CNMC Airport Fee Cuts
Ryanair pledges to restore capacity at Spanish regional airports if the CNMC mandates fee reductions in the upcoming DORA III regulatory framework.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Imposes No Drone Zones for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The FAA is enforcing strict No Drone Zones for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with violators facing up to $100,000 in fines under the new DETER program.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
AIANZ Warns Against Full Agricultural Spray Drone Deregulation
AIANZ urges the New Zealand government to implement a licensing system for agricultural spray drones rather than pursuing full deregulation.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
IATA, ICAO Align on SAF Tracking for Net-Zero 2050 Goal
IATA and ICAO have formalized a partnership to standardize Sustainable Aviation Fuel tracking, supporting the industry's 2050 net-zero emissions target.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Targets Spirit Airlines Slots for LCC Auction at LGA
The FAA seeks to auction 22 Spirit Airlines slots at LaGuardia to a low-cost carrier to preserve market competition and prevent legacy carrier dominance.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
Bahamas Signs ICAO Deal to Boost Aviation Oversight
The Bahamas signed an agreement with ICAO to enhance safety oversight and regulatory capacity, following the May 2026 CALAF/4 forum in Nassau.
Jun 2, 20263 min
Regulatory
DGCA Tightens Airport Photography Rules, Adds No-Fly Risks
The DGCA has issued strict guidelines prohibiting unauthorized photography at 163 Indian airports to protect security, with potential No-Fly List...
Jun 1, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA, Airlines Push Back on Newark International Flight Halt
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and industry groups oppose DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plan to pull CBP officers from Newark to manage ICE protests.
May 30, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes $336,000 Fine for Planet Nine Private Air
The FAA seeks a $336,000 fine from Planet Nine Private Air for allegedly mislabeling 21 commercial charter flights as general aviation.
May 30, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Head Defends Legacy ATC Systems Amid Modernization Push
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirms the safety of legacy air traffic control systems while acknowledging the need to replace aging IT infrastructure.
May 29, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Awards $523 Million for U.S. Airport Infrastructure
The FAA distributed $523 million across 332 grants to modernize airport infrastructure in 43 states, focusing on runway and terminal improvements.
May 29, 20263 min
Regulatory
United Airlines Delay Sparks Debate on Refund Mandates
A passenger's partial refund highlights the intersection of US DOT automatic refund rules and EU261 compensation for transatlantic flight delays.
May 29, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Orders Mishap Investigation Into SpaceX Starship Flight 12
The FAA has mandated a formal mishap investigation into SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 following the loss of the Super Heavy booster in the Gulf of Mexico.
May 29, 20263 min
Regulatory
China Stalls Airbus Deliveries Amid C919 Certification Push
China's aviation regulator is withholding approvals for nearly 20 Airbus deliveries to pressure Europe on the certification of the COMAC C919.
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory
NASA Releases New UAP Files Under PURSUE Initiative
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the release of 64 declassified UAP files under the PURSUE initiative to improve transparency in aviation...
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory
Alaska Airlines Faces $165K FAA Fine for Boarding Issues
The FAA proposed a $165,000 fine against Alaska Airlines for allowing intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025.
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Issues Airbus A320neo Fastener Hole Inspection AD
The FAA mandates inspections for Airbus A320neo fuselage fastener holes due to a manufacturing deviation, effective July 1, 2026.
May 27, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Accelerates Electric Aircraft and AAM Certification
The FAA is evaluating new electric aircraft designs using updated regulatory frameworks to support the growth of Advanced Air Mobility in the U.S.
May 27, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Adds 40% More Staff Following Medical Review Audit
The FAA increased medical officer staffing by 40% to address a backlog of 1,200 unreviewed pilot health files flagged by a whistleblower.
May 27, 20264 min
Regulatory
United Airlines Faces Scrutiny Over 6-Hour Tarmac Delay
United Airlines flight UA 124 from EWR to Athens was canceled after a six-hour tarmac delay, potentially violating federal four-hour limit regulations.
May 27, 20264 min
Regulatory