Regulatory aviation updates on FAA rules, EASA directives, international compliance, and policy changes affecting airlines and airports.
EASA issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for the Airbus A320 family, mandating immediate replacement of flight control computers due to solar radiation risk.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will prioritize airlines that use additional aircraft and crew for new flights when allocating slots recently vacated by IndiGo, aiming for genuine capacity expansion.
The FAA made permanent new safety rules for Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport airspace, requiring military ADS-B Out and ending visual separation after the deadly mid-air collision.
South Africa's Rand strengthened despite a US warning that could impact flights to a South African airport, highlighting investor confidence amid aviation safety concerns.
Ryanair warns of widespread flight chaos this summer, urging travel buyers to prepare for cancellations as European ATC strikes, particularly in France, loom.
IndiGo was hit with a Rs 22.2 crore DGCA penalty and a senior executive dismissal following mass flight cancellations; the Delhi High Court seeks compliance affidavits.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu advanced India's global aviation agenda at WEF Davos, focusing on EASA-DGCA safety coordination, Embraer strategic tie-ups, and autonomous mobility policy.
The FAA has made permanent the temporary rules imposed after the deadly D.C. mid-air collision, requiring military ADS-B use and ending visual separation near Reagan National Airport.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to keep the three-hour flight delay compensation rule, rejecting a move by EU member states to weaken existing air passenger rights.
The FAA issued SAFO 26001, warning airlines to integrate space launch debris risks into flight planning; this is due to the rapid increase in commercial space operations.
Nigeria's Federal Government allocates N87.31bn for the 2026 aviation budget; N70.19bn targets critical infrastructure renewal and improved safety.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority chief resigned following a major ATC outage; simultaneously, the FAA issued a 60-day 'Hazardous Situation' NOTAM for Central America due to GPS jamming and military activity.
