Embraer’s Phenom 300EV has received certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland. Introduced in July, the Phenom 300EV combines performance and interior upgrades with new safety technology. With the certification complete, the aircraft […]
Bombardier said on Tuesday, September 10, that its Global 8000 business jet has received approval from the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate at London City Airport, giving customers direct access to one of the world’s major financial centres. The approval takes effect immediately and allows the ultra-long-range aircraft to connect London City with […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm11 Sept
Bombardier’s Global 8000 has been cleared by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to land at London City…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau10 Sept
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that targeting air ambulances with lasers could cause a “catastrophic…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux10 Sept
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has become the first global aviation regulator to roll out Boeing’s…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim9 SeptThe civil aviation authorities of Aruba and San Marino have signed a regulatory framework covering San Marino-registered aircraft operating commercially under Air Operator Certificates issued by Aruba. The agreement, signed on 7 September 2026, establishes procedures for communication and coordination between the San Marino Civil Aviation Authority, acting as the State of Registry, and Aruba’s […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban9 SeptThe Malaysian Minister of Transport (MOT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) have taken steps to strengthen aviation personnel security checks following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot who was found to be linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate. The proposed measures include increased police presence at international airports and more […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis8 SeptBCT Aviation Maintenance (BCT) has secured approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to extend its Part-145 base maintenance C Check capability to 84 months for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 classic and next-generation aircraft. The approval marks a strategic enhancement of BCT’s heavy base maintenance capability, allowing the company to perform extended-interval […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm8 SeptThis year, UK airports have seen an increase in passenger traffic, while punctuality appears to have slowed somewhat. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently produced a new report which depicts a steady yearly growth in airport travellers across all of the UK. Airports report slower punctuality The CAA’s new report, released Aug. 26, shows […]
Travel Radar•Maia Vinton6 SeptSaudia has announced that it is set to launch direct flights between Muscat and Riyadh, operating three times weekly from October 2026. New Direct Service The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman has announced that approval has been granted to the Saudi national flag carrier, Saudia, to operate the new Muscat-Riyadh flight services. From Oct. […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas4 SeptOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the low Airlink flypast in Cape Town, what’s been lost in the discussion so far, and what the South African civil aviation authority has to say about it. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace as drones play an ever increasing role in the war between Russia and Ukraine. German authorities blame Russia for the recent explosive-laden drone in Leipzig. The FAA is moving to fire a pair of controllers who left the La Guardia tower early on the day of the crash between an Air Canada CRJ and ARFF truck. But the situation isn’t as straightforward as it seems. South Korean officials move to charge seven officials from the transport ministry with falsifying documents after the Jeju Air crash in Muan. And US airlines continue the race to be as premium as possible. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Airlink’s low flypast: video, data, airline statement, South Africa CAA statement * La Guardia Controllers left the tower early * JetBlue’s new first class * American Airlines’ new premium heavy 777-300ER * Chinese airlines swing to losses in the first half of 2026 * Airline Atlas, the new map prints powered by Flightradar24 data Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar244 SeptThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has removed the authorisation for a 3rd rugby flypast by South African airline Airlink following concerns over last weeks flypast over the DHL Stadium which drew worldwide attention after the aircraft appeared exceedingly low. Following the incident, Airlink issued a statement saying that [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding3 Sept
Boeing and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced a first-of-its kind collaboration to introduce Boeing’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Learning Library solution across flight training organisations throughout […]
Boeing and Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority Collaborate to Advance Pilot Training through Competency-Based Training and Assessment – Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand becomes first regulator to adopt Boeing’s CBTA solution BANGKOK, Thailand, September 1, 2026 — Boeing and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) today announced a first-of-its kind collaboration to introduce Boeing’s Competency-Based […] The post Boeing and Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority Collaborate to Advance Pilot Training through Competency-Based Training and Assessment first appeared on PLANEtalking .
New UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows more than 81 million passengers travelled through UK* airports between April and June, breaking last year’s record for travel in the same period. This continued the trend seen in the first three months of 2026 of holidaymakers flying in search of European sun. The number of passengers travelling to Madrid and Barcelona increased by 15% and 11% respectively.
Embraer announced that the Phenom 300EV has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European […]
Embraer’s new Phenom 300EV has secured certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for the latest version of the light business jet to enter service in key global markets. The triple certification makes [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding25 Aug
Navair has received Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand approval under Part 129 for a Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC). The approval replaces a longstanding restriction that limited Navair to four […]
The UK is on track to experience its hottest summer in recorded history. This has led to some airlines marketing summer getaways to Eastern European nations as “coolcations”, and hoping tourists will want to travel, in order to avoid hot conditions. Data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) however, suggests that warmer destinations remain popular. […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack24 Aug