Amazon to Test Drones in UK After Breakthrough Decision by Aviation Authority

The US online retail company Amazon will begin field tests for its drone program in the UK rural areas following a breakthrough permission to fly drones outside pilot's line of site, media reported Tuesday.

New Airline In M'sia Under Investigation, MAVCOM Lodge Police Report For Misleading Public

After news of celebrities sharing praises about a new airline in Malaysia on social media, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has come forward to announce that it is taking action against the company.

Report: Doomed EgyptAir flight broke up midair after fire

An EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up in midair after a fire erupted in or near the cockpit, the New York Times reported Friday.

Emirates flight to Maldives from Dubai makes emergency Mumbai landing

An aircraft operated by Dubai’s Emirates headed to Maldives from Dubai made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon after smoke was detected in the cockpit and cabin, Indian media outlets have reported.

Turkish Airlines sacks staff over alleged coup links

State-run Turkish Airlines has fired more than 100 employees, including management and cabin crew, as part of a purge at state institutions to root out supporters of an abortive coup.

Pilots' Federation Calls for 'Just Culture,' Fatigue Management

IFALPA president Martin Chalk, an Airbus A380 captain, spoke with AIN at the recent Farnborough Airshow.
 (Photo: Ian Whelan)

Airlines can strike a balance between safety and productivity on their flight decks by instituting fatigue risk management systems (FRMS) as an overlay to flight-time regulations and company policies. Such systems require a “just culture,” a working environment in which pilots can provide feedback without fear of punishment, says the president of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA).

Aviation reaches milestone as Solar Impulse II makes final landing

The Solar Impulse II aircraft has successfully completed its annual flight around the world, fuelled solely by the sun.

Arik alerts travelers of severe aviation fuel scarcity

Arik Air on Friday alerted air travelers of severe aviation fuel (Jet A1) scarcity which may hamper flight operations. The airline said the scarcity became evident few days ago when oil marketers started rationing supply to airlines owing to limited stock at the depots.

Yet another way Boeing could outsmart Airbus

The biggest news out of this year's Farnborough International Airshow has nothing to do with jet orders. Midway through the global gathering, Airbus had outscored Boeing, 223 orders to 121. But ritualistic order-upmanship at the aviation industry confab outside London is at best a narrow window on current market trends.

Airbus outpaces Boeing at Farnborough

Airbus and rival Boeing Co. spent the week adding to their backlogs at the Farnborough International Airshow, combining for more than $60 billion in orders and commitments at list prices during the trade portion of aviation’s biggest event of the year.

IATA partners AU Commission to improve African aviation

Harare– The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Union Commission (AU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation to foster economic and social development on the continent with the benefits of safe, efficient and sustainable air transport.IATA represents some 260 airlines accounting for 83 percent of global air traffic. The industry already supports 6,8 million jobs and generates $72,5 billion of economic activity on the continent.

Boeing, South African Airways and Mango Celebrate Africa's First Commercial Flights with Sustainable Aviation Biofuel on Boeing's 100th Anniversary

Boeing [NYSE: BA], South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango today celebrated Africa's first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with Boeing's 100th anniversary and centennial celebrations worldwide.

Newcomers From China, Russia Want a Piece of Aviation Market

China and Russia are making their presence felt in the multibillion-dollar aviation market.

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS RAKES IN THE AWARDS FOR BRAND AWARENESS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

South African Airways (SAA) has raked in a number of awards confirming its position as the leading airline on the African continent when it comes to brand recognition and innovative product offering.

6 IndiGo Pilots Under Aviation Regulator Lens For Clicking Pics In Cockpit

Six pilots of IndiGo have come under the scanner of aviation regulator DGCA for allegedly taking pictures in the cockpit with family members.