Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Training and Workforce
Oklahoma City: The National Airspace System's 'Treasure'
The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is the intersection of all things aviation
Training and Workforce
How Talking to an Aviation Industry Peer Could Avert Mental Health Crises
MedAire and OdiliaClark have joined forces to make counseling available
Aircraft
NASA Completes Initial Review Toward X-59 Supersonic Flight
Flight Readiness Review board analysis is a key step toward the X-59 flight
Avionics
Flight Tests Could Pave Way for Quantum-based INS
UK government is funding research into spoof-proof navigation technology
Aircraft
GGT Worldwise Introduces Electric Vehicle Options
Mercedes EQS, BMW i7 models added to inventory
ATC
Airbus UpNext Testing Automatic Taxiing Technologies
Airbus is using an electric truck testbed to trial the automation
Regulations and Government
Now Law, FAA Bill Tackles Range of Aviation Issues
The bill spans 1,000 pages and more than 1,200 measures
Engines
Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2
Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB
Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill En Route to President's Desk with Landslide House Vote
House passes five-year reauthorization bill by vote of 387-26
Training and Workforce
FAA Pilot Certificates Pick Up Steam in April
Pilot certificate issuances were up 19% YOY
ATC
DOT Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Progress
U.S. NextGen air traffic management may not be as transformational as originally promised
Training and Workforce
AX-D Flex Flight Simulators Switch Between Aircraft Types
Axis Flight Simulation lauched the technology at the World Aviation Training Summit
ATC
Paving the Way for a Controller Ramp-up
With the numbers ebbing, the FAA is working to build up its controller workforce
Safety
If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work
AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck
Regulations and Government
Cockpit Video Recorder Mandates Remain Elusive
Lawmakers once again decline to require cameras in airline cockpits
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill
The Senate will consider the bill first
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill
House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
Safety
Sensors and AI Combine To Deal with Foreign Object Debris
FODetect system constantly scans for dangerous debris at airports
ATC
NTSB Chair Commends FAA Move To Improve Controller Rest
The changes to controller rest time could result in more mandatory overtime
Regulations and Government
AIA Calls for Passage of Tax Act with R&D Expensing Fix
A 2022 tax change altered the way businesses deduct R&D expenses
Airports
FAA Selects First Airports for New Runway Safety System
The SAI will depict airport surface traffic for controllers
Security
Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens
EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns
Regulations and Government
Brown, Inman Round Out Safety Board Slate
Brown will fill a board seat through 2026 and Inman through 2027
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Australia Completes Global Express 20-year Check
Check involves removal of interior for access to inspection and testing of fuselage
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen Aviation Gets Loud with In-seat Audio System
System will be demoed at AIX 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Aviation Announces Retrofit System for Gulfstream G200
Retrofit replaces obsolete Honeywell or Collins cabin management systems
Safety
Mental Health ARC Outlines Means To Break Down Barriers
FAA said the work of the ARC is building on its priorities to support pilot mental health care
Regulations and Government
Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links
Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate
