Regulatory aviation updates on FAA rules, EASA directives, international compliance, and policy changes affecting airlines and airports.
Israel has closed its Tel Aviv FIR to most traffic, while Gulf carriers continue operations using restricted corridors despite EASA conflict zone warnings.
ICAO approved global reforms to Annex 13, tightening air crash investigation rules to shield probes from political interference and improve transparency.
The FAA has implemented a new Section 927 waiver process, streamlining regulatory approvals for certain drone operations by bypassing public comment...
The FAA proposes a $304,272 fine against Southwest Airlines for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations involving 11 safety-sensitive employees.
Bangladesh's CAAB seized a drone for violating 'red zone' airspace at Dhaka's airport, citing its 2020 drone policy and promising legal action.
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for all Airbus A350s due to concerns that flight control actuators may have been overstressed in testing.
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for the Boeing 737 MAX to address a temperature control fault that poses a risk of crew incapacitation.
The FAA has finalized a rule requiring 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft, a key NTSB recommendation to enhance accident investigation data.
The FAA's new powered-lift rule creates a certification path for autonomous eVTOLs, as Boeing's Wisk Aero advances its pilotless air taxi.
The FAA has permanently banned side-by-side landings at SFO, cutting arrival capacity by 33% and increasing expected flight delays for travelers.
A government audit revealed significant gaps in FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance, citing critical inspector shortages and missed inspections.
The UK's Zemo Partnership launched the RFAS Aviation scheme to independently verify SAF traceability for airlines claiming UK ETS emissions reductions.
Nigeria's aviation minister announced key regulatory reforms to de-risk investment, aiming to solve chronic aircraft financing issues for local airlines.
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation suspended its directive for 60% free seat selection following strong industry pushback over financial and...
India capped the domestic Aviation Turbine Fuel price hike at 25% to shield airlines from a >100% global surge caused by geopolitical energy disruptions.
The FAA has imposed new landing restrictions at SFO, cutting the arrival rate by 33% and causing significant flight delays during runway construction.
IATA chief Willie Walsh warned Ireland's government that Dublin Airport's passenger cap poses a real and immediate risk to the nation's economic growth.
Hong Kong airport now enforces ICAO's two-power-bank limit for passengers, citing risks from recent in-flight lithium battery fires.
Bangladesh's aviation minister has ordered Biman to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on luggage theft and improve ticket transparency to restore trust.
European airlines are believed to have surpassed the 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate for 2025, a key milestone for the EU's ReFuelEU...