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COVID-19, COVID-19, News

FAA Proposes Penalties in Passengers’ Fights Over Face Coverings

In separate incidents, two passengers were accused of assaulting flight attendants.

by Linda Werfelman

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, News

FAA Publishes Airworthiness Criteria for 10 Drone Models

The agency’s move is intended to expand the role of drones in package delivery.

by FSF Editorial Staff

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 2020 FSF Press Releases

FSF, International Relief Organizations Partner to Accelerate Drone Use in Humanitarian Missions

BRUSSELS — Flight Safety Foundation announced a collaborative initiative to work with several leading international…

by FSF Communications Staff

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 2020 FSF Press Releases

Foundation Launches International Safety Committee on Autonomous and Remotely Piloted Aviation Systems

New advisory committee will be an industry-government collaborative effort.

by FSF Communications Staff

News, COVID-19, Aviation Medicine

ICAO Urges Protection for Aviation Personnel During Pandemic

Aviation personnel should be granted “key worker” status by national governments worldwide to ensure that…

by AeroSafety World Editorial Staff

News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Organizations Urge Cooperation in Adding Drones to European Airspace

Seventeen European aviation organizations are asking the European Commission to implement “an all-inclusive, cooperative approach”…

by AeroSafety World Editorial Staff

News, COVID-19

International Groups Seek Aid for African Travel Sector

The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening to destroy Africa’s travel and tourism sector, according to five…

by AeroSafety World Editorial Staff

News, COVID-19, Fatigue, Summits BASS

Dickson: Push for Aviation Safety Even While Battling Pandemic

The aviation community “can’t let our guard down on safety,” despite the attention being devoted…

by AeroSafety World Editorial Staff

News, COVID-19, Safety Regulation

IATA: Governments Should Recognize Temporary Licensing Measures

Civil aviation authorities around the world should act quickly to aid international operations during the…

by AeroSafety World Editorial Staff

COVID-19, COVID-19

‘Not Business as Usual’

Although COVID-19 is devastating for the airline industry, plans for recovery are beginning to take…

by Linda Werfelman

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