FAA Issues AD 2026-14-11 for Boeing 737 MAX Power Systems
The FAA issued AD 2026-14-11 to correct flight manual formatting errors involving standby power and environmental control circuit breakers.
Jul 14, 20263 min
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AI illustrationHoneywell Aerospace Spin-Off Completes Industrial Breakup
Honeywell International has finalized the spin-off of its aerospace division, creating a standalone, pure-play supplier for the aviation industry.
Jul 12, 20264 min
Business
FAA Finalizes Part 108 Rule for Routine BVLOS Drone Flights
The FAA's new Part 108 rule establishes a standardized framework for commercial BVLOS drone operations, replacing the need for individual waivers.
Jul 11, 20263 min
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Flamingo Air Grounded After Fatal Cessna 402 Crash
A fatal Bahamas plane crash 2026 involving a Flamingo Air Cessna 402 killed 10 people, leading to the immediate suspension of the carrier's operations.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Issues A320 Safety Order After Uncommanded Descent
EASA issued AD 2026-0134 mandating ELAC hardware replacements on Airbus A320-family aircraft following a 2025 JetBlue uncommanded descent incident.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Proposes Ending 53-Year Ban on Supersonic Overland Flight
The FAA has proposed a new noise-based standard to replace the 1973 ban on civil supersonic flight over U.S. land, limiting sonic boom overpressure.
Jul 10, 20264 min
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Cathay Pacific A350 Intercepted by NATO Jets Over Romania
A Cathay Pacific flight was intercepted by NATO jets after losing radio contact, prompting an investigation by Hong Kong aviation regulators.
Jul 9, 20264 min
Safety
Kenya Airways Deploys 777-300ER on Nairobi-Mombasa Route
Kenya Airways is operating its Boeing 777-300ER on the Nairobi-Mombasa route with 50% fare discounts to facilitate crew training before London service.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Castlelake Bids £5.5B for easyJet in Major Airline Buyout
Castlelake has reached an agreement in principle to acquire easyJet for £5.5 billion, offering shareholders a 73% premium per share.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Business
FAA Proposes Rule to Override State Crew Break Laws
The FAA has proposed a rule to preempt state meal and rest break laws for pilots and flight attendants, citing the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes UAFR Rules for Critical Infrastructure Sites
The FAA has proposed a new rule allowing critical infrastructure facilities to establish Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs).
Jul 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Lifting 1973 Ban on Supersonic Overland Flight
The FAA proposed replacing the 1973 supersonic overland flight ban with a 0.11 psf noise limit to enable faster transcontinental travel.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Ending 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to replace the 1973 overland supersonic ban with a 0.11 psf performance-based noise limit by mid-2027.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Ending Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued a new rule proposal to replace the 1973 overland supersonic flight ban with a noise-based limit of 0.11 pounds per square foot.
Jul 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Lifting 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued an NPRM to lift the 53-year-old overland supersonic flight ban, replacing the Mach 1 limit with a 0.11 psf noise standard.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Awards $1.776 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants
The FAA announced $1.776 billion in infrastructure grants across 46 states to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary and finalize the BIL funding cycle.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Noise-Based Civil Supersonic Flight Rules
The FAA issued a proposal for noise-based certification standards, aiming to lift the 50-year ban on civil supersonic flight over U.S. land.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Regulatory
Airline Disruption Management: A New Structural Reality
Global aviation faces persistent operational challenges as supply chain constraints and lean network strategies make disruptions a structural reality.
Jun 30, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Breaks Ground on $8.3M AAM Research Center in Oklahoma
The FAA has begun construction on an $8.3 million facility in Oklahoma to test Advanced Air Mobility technologies for future airspace integration.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes New Aircraft Certification Modernization Rules
The FAA has proposed new rules to streamline aircraft certification and harmonize standards with EASA, aiming to improve global manufacturing efficiency.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Regulatory