Flydubai FZ1073 Hijack Attempt: Pilot Had Targeted Tel Aviv
Flydubai FZ1073 co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami attacked Captain Smit Machchhar in an attempted terrorist hijacking of a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Oct 5, 20264 min
Safety
US Slows Aircraft-Part Exports to China Amid Trade Truce
The US is slowing export licenses for aircraft parts to China, using aviation dependencies as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations.
Oct 3, 20264 min
Business
Flydubai FZ1073 Hijacker Flagged as Security Risk by Oman
A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to crash flight FZ1073 had been previously barred from flying in Oman due to extremist concerns.
Oct 3, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue, Resumes MAX 10
The FAA cleared a Boeing 737 MAX software issue after a safety review, allowing the 737 MAX 10 certification process to resume immediately.
Oct 3, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Proposes Ending Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA has proposed a new performance-based noise standard to replace the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight, enabling future commercial travel.
Sep 13, 20264 min
Regulatory
US Treasury Iran Sanctions Target 27 Airlines, Mahan Air
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, to disrupt illicit procurement networks used by the Iranian government.
Sep 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
Airlink Embraer E195 Flypast Under SACAA Investigation
The South African Civil Aviation Authority is investigating an Airlink flypast that saw an Embraer E195 fly 41 to 46 feet above DHL Stadium.
Sep 4, 20264 min
Safety
ALPA India Urges Noel Tata to Address Safety, Pilot Attrition
ALPA India warned Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata of rising pilot attrition and safety risks across the Air India Group amid ongoing fleet integration.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Proposes AOA Sensor Heaters for 133 Boeing 737s
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive to mandate new angle-of-attack sensor heaters on 133 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 Classic aircraft.
Aug 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
Southwest Secures New $2 Billion Credit Facility
Southwest Airlines secured a new $2 billion credit facility to bolster liquidity and support rising capital requirements through 2031.
Aug 18, 20265 min
Business
Visakhapatnam Airport Ends Commercial Flights for 30 Years
Visakhapatnam Airport ended scheduled commercial flights ahead of Bhogapuram's opening, triggering a 30-year moratorium on civil operations.
Aug 17, 20265 min
Airports
Berkshire Raises Delta Stake to 57.3 Million Shares
Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Delta Air Lines by 44% to 57.3 million shares, reversing Warren Buffett's historic aversion to the sector.
Aug 17, 20265 min
Airlines
Boeing 787 Nacelle Retrofit Proposed by FAA for 22 Jets
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive requiring fan cowl replacements on 22 Boeing 787s to prevent dual engine shutdowns.
Aug 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
United Adds 2 SFO Routes as FAA Eases Flight Limits
United Airlines is launching 2 new San Francisco routes after the FAA eased limits, but the carrier postponed 10 Chicago O'Hare routes due to caps.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
Mahan Air Boeing 777s Transferred via UAE Intermediaries
Mahan Air and other Iranian carriers acquired 15 passenger aircraft via UAE intermediaries, bypassing US sanctions.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
CAAB and GACA Increase Flights to 84 Weekly
CAAB and GACA signed an MoU raising Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia flights to 84 weekly, easing travel for expatriates.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
TransMedics Q2 Revenue Hits $189.9M on Air Fleet Growth
TransMedics reported Q2 revenue of $189.9 million as the company expanded its internal aviation fleet to cover 86% of transplant missions.
Aug 12, 20265 min
Business
Boeing 737-7 Wins FAA Certification to Begin Deliveries
Boeing secured FAA certification for the 737-7, clearing the way to begin deliveries for a MAX family order book of over 7,200 aircraft.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Regulatory
US Removes Sanctions on Fly Baghdad and 2 Boeing 737s
The US Treasury removed Fly Baghdad and 2 of its Boeing 737s from the SDN sanctions list following an administrative review.
Aug 6, 20266 min
Airlines
737 MAX Passenger Seats Face Mandatory FAA Inspections
The FAA proposed mandatory inspections for 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following reports of improperly secured passenger seats.
Aug 6, 20264 min
Regulatory