DHS Shutdown Causes Massive Airport Delays Amid Record Spring Break Travel
A DHS shutdown has caused severe TSA staffing shortages and long airport lines as a record 171 million passengers travel for spring break.
Mar 22, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes New AD for Airbus AS332 Super Puma Helicopters
The FAA proposes a new rule for Airbus AS332 helicopters to fix a door jettison issue, prompted by an EASA directive to improve emergency egress safety.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
Indian Airlines Urge Government to Lift Fare Caps Amid Iran Crisis
The Federation of Indian Airlines urged the government to remove fare caps, warning of route cuts due to rising fuel costs from the Iran crisis.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Regulatory
SriLankan Airlines Bribery Case Implicates Ex-President Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka's anti-graft body implicated ex-President Rajapaksa in the Airbus bribery scandal, based on a confession a former airline CEO now claims was forced.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
Indian Airlines Protest DGCA Mandate on Free Seat Selection, Warn of Fare Hikes
India's major airlines are protesting a new DGCA mandate for 60% free seating, warning the rule will force them to raise overall airfares for passengers.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
Irish Govt Reinstates Donegal-Dublin PSO Flight After Public Campaign
Ireland's government will reinstate a vital Donegal-Dublin flight schedule after a public campaign by cancer patients who depend on the service for treatment.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Regulatory
UAE Enforces Passenger Rights Amid Mass Flight Cancellations
UAE passenger rights regulations mandate airline support like hotels and refunds for thousands stranded by recent Middle East airspace closures.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Regulatory
TSA Staffing Crisis Hits Major US Hubs Amid Government Shutdown
A partial government shutdown is causing severe TSA staffing shortages, leading to airport security delays exceeding 200 minutes at major US hubs.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
European Airlines Urge EU to Halt Rising Regulatory Burdens
A4E is urging EU regulators to update policies, citing projected regulatory costs of €27.6 billion by 2030 that threaten airline competitiveness.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Regulatory
A4E & ERA Demand Revisions to EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandates
A4E and ERA are demanding revisions to the EU's ReFuelEU SAF rules, citing excessive administrative burdens and misalignment with EU ETS documentation.
Mar 20, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters in High-Density US Airspace
The FAA now requires radar separation for helicopters and airplanes in busy airspace, a direct response to the fatal 2025 DCA mid-air collision.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Regulatory
DGCA Issues West Asia Advisory, Eases Air India Crew Duty Rules
India's DGCA has advised airlines to avoid Gulf airspace and relaxed Air India's crew duty norms due to escalating regional conflict and flight diversions.
Mar 20, 20265 min
Regulatory
TSA Wait Times Surge at Major US Airports Amid DHS Shutdown
A DHS funding lapse has caused severe TSA staffing shortages, leading to two-hour wait times and mass flight cancellations at major US airports like ATL.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes AD for Pilatus PC-12/47E Stall Warning System
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for the Pilatus PC-12/47E to fix a stall protection system flaw previously identified by EASA.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Suspends Visual Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DCA Collision
The FAA has suspended visual separation rules for helicopters and airplanes near major airports following a fatal 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Regulatory
India Mandates 60% of Airline Seats Be Offered Free of Charge
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to offer 60% of seats for free, responding to complaints about rising ancillary seat selection fees.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
US Flights Grounded by Winter Storm and TSA Shutdown Chaos
A severe winter storm and a government shutdown have caused over 17,000 flight disruptions across the U.S., stranding travelers during a record spring break.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory
India Engages Airlines Amid West Asia Airspace Closures
India's Civil Aviation Minister is engaging airlines to manage severe flight disruptions over West Asia amid ongoing geopolitical conflict and airspace closures.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Radar Separation After Deadly DC Collision
The FAA is mandating radar separation for helicopters and planes at 150+ U.S. airports after a fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory
Nigeria Halts National Carrier, Pivots to Support Domestic Airlines
Nigeria's government has halted the Nigeria Air project to prioritize domestic airlines, citing reforms that cleared $850M in trapped funds.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory