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

EASA lithium battery safety

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

eVTOL international certification

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

Air India Boeing 787‑8 crash in Ahmedabad

Air India Boeing 787‑8 crash in Ahmedabad

Crash Summary & Immediate Aftermath Ground & Rescue Response Compensation & Support Measures Investigation Underway Wider Impacts & Repercussions What Happens Next Summary Yesterday’s accident is one of India’s deadliest in recent memory and marks the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The incident has triggered a high-stakes investigation involving global agencies, led … Read more

ICAO AFI Aviation Week 2025 Summary Report

Aviation Development in Africa

ICAO AFI Aviation Week held in Zimbabwe, focusing on Aviation Development in Africa by improving aviation safety, collaboration, and sustainable practices in the African aviation sector. Overview The ICAO AFI Aviation Week, held from 26–30 May 2025 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, brought together African aviation leaders, global stakeholders, and ICAO officials to discuss regional aviation … Read more

2025 IATA Cargo Operations Manuals: Key Updates and Industry Implications

2025 IATA Cargo Operations Manuals

IATA cargo opearation Manuals now include improved procedures for handling dangerous goods, new guidelines for terminal operations, and recommendations on reducing single-use plastics. IATA Cargo Operations Manuals: Overview The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just released the 2025 editions of its Cargo Operations Manuals, which are essential guides for the air cargo industry. This … Read more

IATA’s 2025 Aviation Manual Updates: A Focus on Safer, Smarter, and Greener Ground Operations

IATA's 2025 Aviation Manual Updates

Overview IATA’s 2025 Aviation Manual Updates: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated versions of its important rulebooks for 2025. These rulebooks are like instruction manuals that help make sure everything runs smoothly and safely at airports and during flights. The information for this analysis comes from IATA’s official announcements and various industry … Read more