Regulation & Policy News
Aviation regulation and policy: the FAA, EASA, DGCA and governments on certification, airspace and rules.
FAA authorises BETA A250 for market survey flights
BETA Technologies’ A250 eVTOL receives FAA authorisation for market survey flights, marking a first for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10, paving way for deliveries
Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 has secured FAA certification following extensive safety reviews and flight testing, bringing deliveries closer.
Airlines Must Offer Free Seat Selection on 60% of Seats
DGCA orders Indian airlines to offer 60% of seats free to select, seat families together on one PNR and publish clear pet policies. Read on Avionyz.
One Bad Contract Could Trigger a Costly Dispute — Zafer Armutlu on Aviation’s Legal Minefield
Zafer Armutlu discusses the legal challenges facing aviation, from sanctions and aircraft leasing to arbitration and counterfeit aerospace parts.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 edges closer to FAA certification
Boeing’s long-delayed 737 MAX 10 moves closer to FAA certification following a key safety review, with approval potentially expected next week.
UK-India FTA boosts South Yorkshire investment push
South Yorkshire invites Indian investors in sustainable aviation, AI and manufacturing as Doncaster Sheffield Airport plans to reopen. Read on Avionyz.
FAA finds no safety risk in 737 MAX software issue
The FAA found no safety risk from a Boeing 737 MAX software issue, clearing a key hurdle for certification of the 737 MAX 10.
FAA telecom outage disrupts thousands of US flights
Thousands of US flights were delayed or cancelled after an FAA telecom outage disrupted operations at major airports across the Northeast.
Boeing gets FAA waiver to sell 35 more 777Fs
FAA allows Boeing to sell 35 additional 777F freighters after 2028, giving the company more time before the 777-8F enters service.