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New Global Aviation Rules On Power Banks Come Into Effect β Here's What's Changing
Passengers can now carry up to two power banks each onboard.
The Real Reason Why Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays In The Lavatory
Airplanes keep lavatory ashtrays not for comfort but as a mandated, last-line safety toolβensuring safe disposal of illicit lit cigarettes
Why ICAO Rejected IATA's Proposal To Raise Pilot Age Limits
The proposal sought to extend the global age limit for multi-crew international operations from 65 to 67.
Russia Loses Vote To Reclaim ICAO Governing Council Seat
The US and EU strongly oppose Russia's re-inclusion on ICAO's council.
Russia Urges ICAO To Ease Aviation Sanctions
A desperate plea for relief as sanctions threaten flight safety.
Flying Until 67: Why Are Airlines Trying To Raise The Pilot Retirement Age?
International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging to raise the international retirement age once again, this time from 65 to 67.
Flight AI 171: Indian Authorities Reportedly At Odds With US, UK & France Over Crash Investigation
The primary concern reportedly expressed by Western authorities was the way the black boxes were handled.
India Blocks United Nations From Assisting With Boeing 787 Crash Investigation
In an unusual move, the UN aviation agency offered the assistance of one of its investigators for the crash investigation earlier this week.
The Ultimate Guide To Aircraft Weight Categories
Aircraft are categorized by weight with one key function: to calculate how far behind the succeeding aircraft should follow.
B77W Vs 77W? How To Understand Aircraft Codes When Booking Flights
While the ICAO is the main source of aircraft type codes, the IATA also publishes its own list of aircraft codes.
Flight PS752: Iran Sues Ukraine Over Plane That Was Erroneously Shot Down
Iran filed a lawsuit at the UNβs top court to challenge ICAOβs authority over the 2020 Flight PS752 crash that killed all 176 people on board.
ICAO Investigating Potential Data Breach
Tens of thousands of personal information records were reportedly stolen and offered for sale online.
Why US Airports' ICAO Codes Start With The Letter K
The K-prefix is assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to the continental United States.
How ETOPS Works: Everything You Need To Know
The first official ETOPS operations were carried out by a TWA Boeing 767 in 1985.
International Aviation Regulators Call For Action To Mitigate Turbulence Accidents
A contingent of member nations is asking the ICAO to encourage the international sharing of turbulence data to help plot flight paths.
EDTO: What Are Extended Diversion Time Operations?
EDTO defines the maximum flying time that an aircraft can be from an airport in case of an emergency.
A Closer Look At How Airfields And Airports Are Designated In The United States
Looking at this intricate process.
Predicting Choppy Skies: How Do Pilots Know When Turbulence Is Ahead?
A comprehensive look at turbulence and how pilots predict turbulence to protect humans and aircraft alike.
M503: How Did The Adjustment Of A Flight Route Cause Controversy Between Taiwan & Mainland China?
A closer look at a story involving a civil aviation route in one of the world's most politically sensitive regions.
New FAA Efficiency Rules Confirm End For Boeing 767F Production
With the new fuel efficiency rules going into effect on April 16, this would mark 2027 as the final year of the production of the 767F.