Federal Aviation Administration
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Air Cargo
Senate bill targets FAA certification process used for 737 MAX
The U.S. Senate is proposing fixes for the FAA certification of new aircraft. It’s an issue after the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded.
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Air Cargo
Breaking: FAA approves cargo to ride in passenger seats
One of the big innovations for passenger airlines during the coronavirus era is using their planes as dedicated cargo haulers. Cargo 2.0 was putting boxes…
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Technology
Commentary: Commoditizing and shipping air bubbles
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. A funny paradox…
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Air Cargo
Pilots union demands FAA get tough with airlines on COVID-19 precautions
A major pilots union is criticizing airlines for allegedly skirting recommended best practices to protect workers from the coronavirus.
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Air Cargo
Commentary: Why airlines are giving freight the window seats
Passenger aircraft are being used to fly essential cargo between continents. Learn more about what the airlines are doing to survive and to assist key…
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Air Cargo
American to park 80% of domestic capacity by May
New Hawaii travel restrictions force airlines to make additional flight cutbacks.
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Trade and Compliance
Commentary: COVID-19 and supply chain force majeure collide
The Chinese government is using the reason "Acts of God" to void many contracts due to coronavirus. Darren Prokop explores whether that is hurting current…
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Air Cargo
Trump bans travel from Europe, adding to airline woes
Airlines are getting hammered by falling demand and now will lose much of the trans-Atlantic market entirely for a month as the U.S. bans travel…
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Air Cargo
Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production
Boeing’s 737 MAX production won’t come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan.
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Air Cargo
FAA proposes $120,000 penalty for UPS dangerous goods violation
The FAA says UPS didn't comply with hazmat rules for air transport when it didn't make sure a shipment it received was safe to fly.
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