IATA says post-pandemic airport chaos will get fixed
A top airline industry official called on Tuesday for calm surrounding recent travel chaos at some airports as people resume flying after the pandemic, blaming the gridlock on temporary delays…
U.S. FAA wants to see improvements in Boeing regulatory program
Image: Boeing The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will grant a shorter regulatory compliance program extension to Boeing than the planemaker sought, so it can ensure the company implements “required…
China signs MOU on civil air transport with Solomon Islands
Chinese President Xi Jinping with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. | China Ministry of Foreign Affairs China has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Solomon Islands on…
After years of waiting, a new Ghanaian flag carrier could be on the horizon
Ghana is moving closer to establishing a new national carrier as the government prepares to reveal the name of its new partner at the end of July 2022, a source…
Italy freezes 146 mln euro assets of Russian Sukhoi in JV with Leonardo
Image: REUTERS/Kieran Doherty Italy’s police said they froze assets worth 146 million euros ($153 million) owned by Superjet International, a joint venture between Russia’s Sukhoi and Leonardo, as the country…
Regulators Inspect Aircraft Across India
In early May, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) — India’s commercial aviation regulator — started overnight inspections of many aircraft across the county. The goal of the initiative…
Next-gen Starlink satellites signal an end to inflight WiFi woes
Image: arstechnica International jetsetters will finally be able to enjoy broadband speeds above the clouds. Fast, reliable Wi-Fi on a plane is as unlikely as sitting in a row with…
Analysis: Jetmakers’ inflation shield no match for soaring costs
Inflation clauses that determine how much airlines pay for new jets have jumped into a “hyper-escalation” band, pushing up aircraft prices but still leaving manufacturers unable to fully pass on…
New Zealand to open borders fully to international travelers by end of July 2022
New Zealand’s government has set a date to fully reopen to international travel after more than two years of some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions. New Zealand will fully…
How the FAA Will Spend $1 Billion to Improve ATC Over the Next Year
The funds will come from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The FAA recently announced how it plans to begin investing the first $1 billion of the $5 billion the agency…