FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737 for oxygen masks issues amid ongoing legal problems
US aviation regulators have mandated inspections for over 2,600 Boeing 737 aeroplanes due to potential issues with passenger oxygen masks. Operators must check the...
European Commission investigates €6 billion German aid to Lufthansa amid COVID-19 pandemic
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into a €6 billion recapitalisation package for Lufthansa by the German government, initially approved in June...
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to misleading FAA in 737 MAX evaluation, faces maximum fine after two deadly crashes
Boeing has reached an agreement in principle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. by misleading...
Eurocontrol report: 2023 marks one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in two decades
The recently released Performance Review Report (PRR) from Eurocontrol reveals that 2023 was one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in the past...
NTSB sanctions Boeing for unauthorised release of investigative information on 737 MAX 9 door plug incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has imposed sanctions on Boeing for violating investigative regulations by sharing non-public information about the January 5 door-plug...
EU approves €1.3 billion restructuring aid for SAS
The European Commission has greenlighted a €1.3 billion restructuring aid package for Scandinavian Airlines System AB (SAS), proposed by Denmark and Sweden. This measure...
Embraer delivers second KC-390 Millennium aircraft to Portuguese Air Force
Embraer has delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). This aircraft, integrated with NATO-standard equipment, complies with the National...
IAG offers 52% of Air Europa’s routes to meet EU competition requirements
International Airlines Group (IAG) has proposed to cede 52% of Air Europa's routes to competitors in a bid to secure approval from the European...
NATO Multinational MRTT fleet grows with delivery of eighth A330 aircraft
On 19 June 2024, the Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet expanded with the delivery of its eighth Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft, arriving...
Airbus and Boeing might have used “fake” titanium
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating allegations that Boeing and Airbus used titanium in their planes with falsified authenticity documents. Spirit Aerosystems, a...
US fines Emirates $1.8 million for violating flight restrictions over Iraq
The U.S. Transportation Department has fined Emirates $1.8 million for operating flights below the permitted altitude over Iraq, violating U.S. restrictions.This penalty pertains to...
FAA and EASA commit to enhanced collaboration for future aviation challenges
On June 13, 2024, at the International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency...
Boeing Starliner mission encounters new issues (helium leaks) en route to ISS
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, launched atop an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, has encountered several issues while on its way to...
EU updates Air Safety List: New additions and comprehensive overview
What is the EU Air Safety List?
The EU Air Safety List (ASL) identifies air carriers that do not meet international safety standards. Carriers on...
DOT secures nearly $1 billion in refunds for airline passengers, cracks down on refund delays by Lufthansa, KLM & SAA
In a press release issued on 3 June, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) highlights its recent efforts to secure refunds for airline passengers...
Boeing’s Starliner crew launch scrubbed again minutes before liftoff
NASA and Boeing had to cancel the first crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft just minutes before liftoff from Cape Canaveral.The launch, carrying astronauts...
ESA and NASA collaborate to advance ExoMars Rosalind Franklin mission
ESA and NASA have solidified their partnership for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin mission, with NASA contributing crucial elements such as launch services, propulsion systems...
Advancing aviation: FAA reauthorization highlights
The recent passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill marks a significant milestone in bolstering aviation safety, passenger protections, and infrastructure investment....
NASA’s DC-8 aircraft makes final journey to Idaho State University
NASA's iconic DC-8 aircraft will embark on its final flight from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California to Idaho State University, marking the...
[Pics] Flying for Unity: Lufthansa Group unites four airlines to champion European identity ahead of the elections
In a striking display of European solidarity, four Airbus A320 aircraft from different Lufthansa Group airlines gathered at Brussels Airport on May 13th. Their...