The European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) has'signaled improved relations with U.S. FAA' and said that Boeing is responding "in an appropriate manner" to regulatory oversight, indicating recent transatlantic tensions regarding aviation safety may have eased. The relationship between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration has soured since fatal Boeing 737 MAX accidents in 2018 and 2019. These crashes were linked to flawed software, and poor oversight. This prompted EASA to look closer at Boeing designs. "Very transparently and honestly, I believe it has improved quite significantly." In an interview, EASA Executive Director Florian Guiillermet said...

The 'Lufthansa Group' has reached an agreement on collective bargaining for more than 20,000 ground staff in Germany, allowing them to breathe easier as other labour disputes continue. Verdi, a trade union, reported that the agreement reached after four rounds of?talks will see the basic?salary for ground staff raised by 4.65% total in two steps. The '2,2% initial raise was agreed retroactively by Lufthansa for air freight and maintenance and repair units as of January 1, this year. Staff at the passenger?business Deutsche Lufthansa AG will receive their raise one year after that date due to a "challenging environment". From...

The U.S. Employment Report next week will be a major economic event for investors. They'll also closely monitor the Iran War, which is now in its second month. The markets will continue to focus on the impact of the Middle East conflict that has slashed a large portion of oil supply. U.S. crude oil?is up over 60% year-to date to almost $100 a barrel. This has led to U.S. gas prices to?surge at $4 per gallon. This could squeeze consumer spending. Investors worried about inflation pushed benchmark Treasury yields to their highest level since last summer. This could put pressure...

The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which has pushed up jet fuel prices, has shook the aviation industry around the world. Airlines have been forced to increase fares and review financial forecasts. In recent weeks, jet fuel prices have risen from $85-$90 per barrel up to $150-$200 per barrel. This is a major financial blow to an industry that relies on fuel for as much as a quarter its operating costs. Here is an alphabetical list of the ways airlines are responding to this issue: AEGEAN AIRLINES The Greek airline anticipates that the suspension of Middle East flights, and...

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States?said Thursday that it was investigating an incident between a United Airlines plane and a Black Hawk Army helicopter in California. The FAA reported that the 'United Boeing 737-8 jet was on final approach at John Wayne Airport, Orange County, California on?Tuesday - 8:40 p.m., when a Black Hawk flew in front of it. Flightradar24 (a flight tracking website) reported that the planes were 525 feet vertically apart. The FAA also investigates whether or not the incident violated their new policy that prohibits visual separation between helicopters and major airports. United stated that...

Air Algerie, Algeria's national carrier, announced?on Thursday that it had placed an order for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of the country's strategy to develop civil aviation. The airline stated that the acquisition is part of its efforts to modernize their fleet, expand its route network and improve customer service. Five of the aircraft will be delivered this year in the second half, and the remaining five next year. No financial details have been disclosed. Air Algerie said the move was part of a broader strategy to meet the needs of the domestic and international markets and...

United Airlines flight attendants'reach a tentative labor agreement of five years with the carrier, according to their union, which announced this on Thursday. Cabin crews voted against an earlier proposal last year. The union said that the 'agreement' includes higher base salaries and new restrictions on overnight flights. United Airlines said that the agreement would provide flight attendants with immediate increases?upon the ratification of the contract. The top?pay would reach $100 an hour by the end, making them the highest paid in the industry. The agreement includes a boarding bonus, compensation for long gap between flights and signing bonuses for...

Two U.S. House Committees unanimously passed sweeping aviation reform legislation in response to dozens of recommendations made after the January 2025 collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helo that killed 67. The House Armed Services Committee passed a 53-0 vote to require collision prevention technology on all military aircraft, except for fighters, bombers, and drones, by 2031. Separately, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 to establish requirements for aircraft and helicopters to be equipped with collision mitigation technology. The legislation addresses deficiencies in the Federal Aviation Administration safety culture. It also...

The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which has pushed up jet fuel prices, has shook the global aviation industry. Airlines have been forced to increase fares and revise their financial forecasts. In recent weeks, jet fuel prices have increased from $85-$90 per barrel up to $150-$200 per barrel. This is a major financial blow to an industry that relies on fuel for a quarter or more of its operating costs. Here is an alphabetical list of the ways airlines are responding to this issue: AEGEAN AIRLINES The Greek airline is expecting a significant impact on its first quarter results...

Air China reported a loss of $1.77 billion ($256.17 millions) on Thursday, reversing signs that the carrier was recovering. The?country's flag carrier?was hurt by market competition. The company estimated a loss for the full year of 1.3 to 1.9 billion yuan, but it was significantly higher than its 2024 net loss of 233 millions yuan under IFRS standards. The airline posted a profit of 3,64 billion yuan during the 'fourth quarter, after a profitable third quarter fueled by the 'peak summer season. Air China's annual report stated that it will be focusing on efficiency and profitability this year. It also...

The global air travel industry is still severely affected by the Iran War. Many people are unable to travel to their destinations as planned after major Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi were closed. The latest flight information is listed below alphabetically: AEGEAN AIRLINES The largest Greek?carrier cancelled flights from Tel Aviv to Beirut, Amman and Erbil until April 22. Baghdad and Erbil were also canceled until May 24. Dubai flights have been canceled until April 19, and Riyadh flights until April 18. AIRBALTIC All flights to Tel Aviv have been cancelled by Latvia's AirBaltic until...

The Netherlands Food and Product Safety watchdog announced on Thursday that 261 suspected wild parrot eggs were seized at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport after they were found?in the luggage of a couple flying from Central America into Asia. The eggs were discovered by customs officers on the 24th of March,?packaged individually in paper then grouped into bundles and wrapped in T-shirts. They heard chirping when they opened one of the bundles and found a parrot chick hatching. The bird was too young to identify its species. The Royal Military Police arrested the two travellers whose nationality and identity were not revealed....