Air NZ 777 Grounding at LAX Spurs CAA Regulatory Overhaul
An Air New Zealand Boeing 777 grounding at LAX has forced the CAA to accelerate 20 years of regulatory updates following parliamentary criticism.
Jun 24, 20264 min
Regulatory
TUI Airways Birmingham-Zante Route Hits 46-Minute Delay Avg
TUI Airways recorded significant delays on its Birmingham to Zante route, averaging 46 minutes in 2025 according to CAA data.
Jun 23, 20263 min
Airlines
UK UAP Reporting System: Is There a National Blind Spot?
The UK lacks a formal UAP reporting mechanism following the 2009 MoD UFO desk closure, leaving pilots without a dedicated channel for anomalies.
Jun 14, 20263 min
Regulatory
UK Proposes National Database to Ban Unruly Passengers
The UK government is evaluating a national database to enforce cross-carrier bans against unruly passengers to improve aviation safety.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Safety
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
UK Plans National Flight Blacklist to Curb Air Rage
UK ministers are developing a national blacklist to ban disruptive airline passengers, aiming to address the surge in air rage incidents.
Jun 1, 20263 min
Safety
UK Law Commission Proposes New Aviation Autonomy Laws
The UK Law Commission released recommendations to modernize drone and eVTOL regulations, focusing on pilot responsibilities and autonomous flight safety.
May 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
Air NZ NZ5145 Aborts Landing Due to Sky Lanterns
Air New Zealand flight NZ5145 aborted its landing at Tauranga and returned to Auckland after sky lanterns created an aviation safety hazard.
May 17, 20265 min
Safety
UK SORA Hikes Drone Compliance Costs for Operators
The UK CAA's shift to the SORA framework has increased drone application fees by over 100%, creating significant financial barriers for operators.
May 14, 20266 min
Regulatory
DSA Drone Safety Highlighted by Councillor's UAP Speech
A Doncaster councillor used a speech on UAPs to highlight drone safety and airport airspace incursions ahead of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's reopening.
May 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
Manchester Airport Ranks Worst for UK Delays Again in 2025
Manchester Airport was named the UK's worst for flight delays for the fourth straight year, with an average departure delay of 19.5 minutes in 2025.
May 5, 20265 min
Airports
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
Regulatory
Four UK Travel Firms Cease Trading Amid Rising Industry Pressures
Four UK travel companies collapsed in early 2026, cancelling bookings and highlighting financial pressures from rising costs and post-pandemic recovery.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Business
UK MoD's UAP Stance Contrasts with Decades of North East Sighting Reports
Decades of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena reports in North East UK, including military sightings, contrast with the MoD's 2009 halt to investigations.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Uaps