Aviation Security

July 17 marks 12 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was tragically downed over eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of 298 people

The FAA alleges United Airlines allowed a flight attendant to work dozens of flights without meeting federal return-to-duty drug testing requirements

The Federal Aviation Administration, BETA Technologies, and United Therapeutics successfully completed a multi-state electric aircraft test transporting donor organs

Saudia recorded the world's highest on-time performance in June with a 92.38% on-time performance. Europe and North America saw sharp operational declines

Ryanair has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to "deliver or resign," accusing her of failing to tackle Europe's air traffic control delays and rising aviation costs

The dramatic milestone brings the UAE's futuristic transport vision closer to reality. The new terminal is located adjacent to Dubai Airport and will serve 170,000 passengers a year

The FAA urges airlines to preserve cockpit voice recorder data after reportable events following lessons learned from the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 accident in 2024

Ground handling and airport workers at 6 Italian airports are scheduled to strike on July 21, potentially affecting flights

Air France is marking the 30th anniversary of its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub, highlighting three decades of innovation, connectivity and plans for a more sustainable future

Deutsche Bank is backing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Lufthansa Group through a deal expected to cut around 5,500 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions from business travel

Thailand is strengthening aviation security after a Thai airline crew member was arrested in Australia over alleged drug trafficking

IATA's One ID program advocates for universal digital identity standards, allowing travelers to verify their travel documents and navigate airports using biometric identification instead of traditional physical documents