EU and Israel Reach Open Skies Agreement
All EU airlines will be able to operate direct flights to Israel from anywhere in the EU and Israeli carriers will be able to operate flights to airports throughout the EU, under the new agreement.
Ethiopian Airlines to Receive First Boeing 787 August 14
Ethiopian Airlines next Tuesday will become the first non-Japanese airline to fly the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
ATC Reform: The President’s Push for the Privatization of Air Traffic Control
On Monday, President Trump threw his support behind a renewed plan to privatize air traffic control services in the United States.
FAA To Close 149 Contracted Control Towers April 7th
The FAA announced Friday the first round of contracted air traffic control towers to be closed due to sequestration, starting April 7th. Among the towers being closed is Trenton Mercer, which is just outside of Philadelphia and...
US Army Private Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Explosives Onto Airliner
A U.S. soldier has been arrested and charged with attempting to board a United Airlines flight while possessing a small amount of explosives, prosecutors in Arizona confirmed on Thursday.