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

Introducing the ICAO Finvest Hub: From Vision to Capital

ICAO Finvest Hub

The ICAO Finvest Hub, created by ICAO, will serve as a platform to connect aviation decarbonization projects with potential investors. Launched amid ICAO’s Aviation Climate Week in Montréal (2–4 June 2025), the Finvest Hub marks a new phase in aviation decarbonization—connecting sustainability projects with investors to turn commitments into capital and implementation ICAO Secretary General … Read more

ICAO Aviation Climate Week: Green Skies Ahead

ICAO Aviation Climate Week

ICAO Aviation Climate Week: Green Skies Ahead The first ICAO Aviation Climate Week, held from June 2-4, 2025, at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, successfully convened over 500 delegates, including high-level government officials, industry leaders, and experts from academia and civil society. The event marked a significant step forward in global efforts to achieve net-zero carbon … Read more