Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has adopted an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a specific configuration of the Boeing 737 MAX 9. The EAD, which grounds aircraft in this specific configuration until an inspection has been completed, follows an event on an Alaska Airlines flight, where an […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the first survey for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers (drones and kits) to assess the existing trends and future growth of the drone domain on the EU civil market. This information will be used to support the future development of the regulatory material on UAS. EASA […]

Qatar Airways has announced a collaboration with renowned Qatari Chef, Noof al Marri, who will bring her passion for Qatari cuisine to the airline’s Business Class. Chef Noof al Marri is known for her innovative Qatari fusion concept, which is brought to life at the Desert Rose café in the National Museum of Qatar. Qatar […]

Austin-Bergstrom Airport has launched a new online parking reservation system that provides advance-booking for all on-airport campus parking options for “convenient and comfortable experiences”. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has launched a new online parking reservation system that provides convenient and easy, advance-booking for all on-airport campus parking options. This includes both parking garages and all […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Safety Information Bulletin SIB 2023-13 “Flight in Airspace with Contamination of Volcanic Ash”. The SIB advises aviation actors on steps to be taken and risk assessments to be made in response to a volcanic eruption. The content of this SIB is based on the progress that has been […]

Delta customers at LAX, LGA and JFK now have a quicker way to move through the airport. Delta Digital ID provides a seamless, hands-free way to navigate the airport, using biometric facial matching. Delta Air Lines customers in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) now have […]

COLOGNE/WASHINGTON, December 19 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have agreed on a set of criteria to allow the industry to accept alternate development assurance standards for software and airborne electronic hardware certification. This will open the door to innovation in aviation through the acceptance of design […]

John Ackerman has been confirmed as the new CEO of LAWA. Having previously held senior executive roles with DFW and DEN, he will take up the role in February 2024, following service from interim CEO Bea Hsu. John Ackerman has been confirmed as the new CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). He will take […]

One of the key elements that makes FTE events unique is our carefully-curated content. The Digital & Innovation conference track at FTE Global 2023 included the FTE AI Symposium, which explored the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation 5, 10, and 20 years from now. The fascinating session examined how transformative AI technology will […]

PANYNJ has hosted a training weekend at Newark Liberty Airport’s new Terminal A for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide a simulation of the air travel experience. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has hosted a training weekend at Newark Liberty International Airport’s new Terminal A for individuals with intellectual […]