Nine CAAs to Join FAA in 737 MAX Review
Representatives from nine civil aviation authorities from around the world will join the technical review panel established by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the certification of the…
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EU Updates List of Banned Airlines
The European Commission says it has added airlines from Moldova to its list of those banned from operating in the European Union (EU) and released two Angolan carriers from the…
DOT Panel to Review FAA Aircraft Certification Process
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) said today that it is establishing a special committee to review procedures used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in certifying new aircraft, including…
Senate Subcommittee Schedules Oversight Hearing
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s Aviation and Space Subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on federal oversight of commercial aviation for 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. “In light…
News, Safety Culture, Safety Oversight
European Plan Urges Multi-Part Safety Drive
The European aviation community must intensify efforts to promote cybersecurity and improve safety data collection and analysis as well as to bolster operational safety through enhanced training and technology, the…
EC Updates Banned Airlines List
The European Commission has revised its list of airlines that are banned from operating in the European Union (EU) because of their lack of compliance with international safety standards. The…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
Europeans Press for Common Drone Services Market
European aviation leaders endorsed a seven-point plan today that they said would aid European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) member states in implementing drone regulations and in developing an institutional framework…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Runway Safety (Conflicts), Safety Oversight
TSB Drops Unstable Approaches From Watchlist
Unstable approaches that continue to landing have been dropped from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada’s Watchlist of top transportation safety issues, TSB said today in releasing its Watchlist…
Marching Orders
Funding reauthorization for the FAA comes with dozens of safety provisions attached.
IATA: Limit Brexit Impact on Aviation Safety
Warning of the need for a consistent level of aviation safety after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging both sides to…