AARO Official Cites Non-Human Tech Amid UAP Disclosures
A former AARO director claims some UAPs are not man-made, as Congress pushes for the release of 46 classified videos and further disclosure.
May 9, 20265 min
Regulatory
EC Warns Airlines on Retroactive Fuel Surcharges
The European Commission warned airlines against adding retroactive fuel surcharges, upholding EU passenger rights amid a severe aviation fuel supply...
May 8, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Rule for Critical Site No-Drone Zones
The FAA proposed a new rule creating a process for 5-year no-drone zones over 16 critical infrastructure sectors to enhance national security.
May 8, 20265 min
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AARO Preps UAP File Release Under New FAA Reporting Rules
FBI Director Kash Patel announced a pending UAP file release, as the FAA implements mandatory reporting rules for pilots to improve airspace safety.
May 7, 20265 min
Regulatory
EASA, Eurocontrol Mull New Fuel Tankering Rules
EASA and Eurocontrol are developing safety guidance that may alter strict fuel tankering rules amid jet fuel shortages and geopolitical disruptions.
May 7, 20264 min
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FAA Proposes A330neo AD for Lavatory Floor Corrosion
The FAA proposes an Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330neo jets after reports of lavatory floor corrosion, requiring repetitive 36-month inspections.
May 7, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Finalizes 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder Rule
The FAA has finalized a rule requiring newly manufactured aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, replacing the 2-hour standard to improve...
May 5, 20265 min
Regulatory
Airbus Delays A220 Cockpit Barrier, JetBlue Seeks FAA Exemption
Airbus will miss the FAA's cockpit barrier deadline for the A220, prompting JetBlue to request a 12-month installation exemption due to delays.
May 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
UK Tells Airlines to Plan Summer Schedule Changes Amid Jet Fuel Shortage
The UK government has instructed airlines to prepare for summer flight changes due to potential jet fuel shortages, relaxing airport slot rules to...
May 3, 20265 min
Regulatory
UK Govt Plans Slot Rule Relief to Avert Summer Flight Cancellations
The UK government is consulting on airport slot rule relief to let airlines consolidate summer schedules, aiming to prevent last-minute cancellations.
May 3, 20265 min
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UK Eases Airport Slot Rules to Avert Summer 2026 Flight Cancellations
The UK government is easing 'use it or lose it' airport slot rules to help airlines manage soaring jet fuel costs and prevent mass summer cancellations.
May 3, 20264 min
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United Cuts 130 Daily Flights at O'Hare Amid FAA Summer Mandate
United Airlines is cutting over 100 daily flights at Chicago O'Hare to comply with an FAA mandate capping summer operations to prevent system-wide delays.
May 2, 20264 min
Regulatory
GCAA Resumes Normal Air Traffic Operations in UAE Airspace
The UAE's GCAA has resumed normal air traffic operations, lifting temporary precautionary measures and capacity caps impacting major Gulf hub carriers.
May 2, 20264 min
Regulatory
Nigeria Resolves 20-Year MM2 Dispute, Approves Aircraft Leasing Firm
Nigeria's FEC resolves the 20-year MM2 airport dispute and approves a new aircraft leasing company, aiming to boost infrastructure and airline fleets.
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
Autonomous ATC Startups Confront FAA's AI Certification Reality
Venture-backed startups race to automate air traffic control but face major hurdles from the FAA's strict AI certification process for safety systems.
May 1, 20265 min
Regulatory
Emirates Engineering Secures First UAE-Issued Supplemental Type Certificate
The UAE's GCAA has issued its first-ever Supplemental Type Certificate to Emirates Engineering, a milestone enabling the airline to modify aircraft...
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
IATA Urges Africa to Lower Aviation Taxes for Economic Growth
IATA is urging African governments to lower aviation taxes, which are 15% above the global average, to boost economic growth and regional integration.
May 1, 20264 min
Regulatory
Nigeria Clears $850M Airline Debt, Lifts ICAO Safety Score to Record 91.4%
Nigeria's aviation sector reforms under Minister Festus Keyamo cleared $850M in trapped funds and boosted its ICAO safety score to a record 91.4%.
May 1, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Taps Gamers to Address Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA's gamer recruitment drive drew over 6,000 applicants in 12 hours, a key step in addressing a 3,500-controller shortage nationwide.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
16+ Airlines Suspend Dubai Flights Amid Capacity Curbs Through May
Over 16 international airlines suspended Dubai flights after DXB capped foreign carriers at one daily round-trip until May 31 due to regional conflict.
Apr 20, 20265 min
Regulatory