New Global Roadmap Enhances Certification for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is poised to transform urban transport with new aircraft such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. To facilitate this transition, aviation authorities from five countries have collaboratively developed a Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Type Certification. This roadmap aims to streamline the certification process, ensuring safety while enabling … Read more

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FAA’s Safety Promotion and Outreach: A Pillar of General Aviation Safety Improvement

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FAA’s  General Aviation Safety Promotion: General Aviation (GA) remains one of the most dynamic and diverse sectors in aviation, comprising over 275,000 aircraft across the United States.  Protecting its pilots, mechanics, and passengers is critical, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prioritizes safety through robust and comprehensive promotion and outreach programs.  These initiatives have proven … Read more

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Understanding IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP)

Billing and Settlement Plan

The Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) is a financial system created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to simplify and standardize payments between travel agents and airlines. Established in the 1970s, BSP has transformed how the aviation industry manages transactions by providing a centralized and reliable platform for billing and settlement. Today, it supports … Read more

DGCA Tightens Grip: Urgent Safety Warnings for Air India and Akasa Air

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DGCA safety warnings issued to Air India and Akasa Air over severe safety oversights, prompting urgent audits and compliance actions. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued urgent safety warnings to two major airlines, Air India and Akasa Air, highlighting serious safety violations that could jeopardize passenger safety. This decisive … Read more

Navigating Troubled Skies: Aviation Industry Faces Rising GNSS Interference Threats

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Aviation Under Siege: GNSS Disruptions Intensify GNSS interference aviation: Air travel relies heavily on the invisible yet indispensable signals of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which includes GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou.  These satellite constellations guide aircraft safely across skies worldwide. However, a recent joint report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and … Read more

EASA Sounds Alarm on Lithium Batteries: Safety Alert for Every Traveller

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The impact of  EASA lithium battery safety guidance: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an important safety alert regarding potential fire hazards for aircraft.  This is associated with electronic devices carried by passengers, such as phones, laptops, and power banks, at cruising altitudes of 35,000 feet.  In a Safety Information Bulletin released … Read more

Grounding the Details: IATA Overhauls Manuals to Elevate Safety, Finance & Passenger Experience

IATA Manual Updates 2025

Read the key IATA manual updates 2025, boosting aviation safety, streamlining passenger experience, and enhancing global air-travel standards.  On June 11, 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced major updates to its key manuals that will change the future of flying.  These changes focus on passenger finance, safety, ground operations, cargo, and security, with … Read more

Sky Alliance Takes Off: U.S. and Global Regulators Unite on eVTOL Safety

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The FAA and international regulators launch a unified roadmap for eVTOL international certification, paving the way for safe global air taxi operations. At the Paris Air Show, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a significant development in aviation regulation. The FAA, along with regulatory bodies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.K., established … Read more

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Grounded or Greenlit? Inside India’s Air Safety Shakeup

DGCA Technical Inspection Directive

India enforces the DGCA technical inspection directive, transforming aircraft safety standards and impacting airlines across Asia and emerging markets. New Delhi — Urgency in the Skies In response to the tragic crash on June 12 involving an Air India Boeing 787, India’s civil aviation authority, the DGCA, is implementing a comprehensive reform of technical inspections.  … Read more

Explainer: What Are Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs)

Civil Aviation Requirements

Overview The Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) are legally binding regulations in India, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA is responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of airlines, airports, and all aspects of aviation in the country. The CARs encompass various areas, including operations, licensing, airworthiness, training, and personnel. Essentially, … Read more