Topic
aviation-regulation
6 stories related to this topic, newest first.
indianexpress.comsports27 days ago
Nigeria NCAA Suspends No-Pay No-Service Directive for Domestic Airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended enforcement of a directive that would have withheld regulatory services from 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory remittances. The suspension follows consultations with industry stakeholders and concerns over r…
Al Jazeeraworld38 days ago
Nepal Denies US Drone Test Permit at Mount Everest Base Camp
Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs refused a drone flight permit to a US team testing the Alta X Gen 2 drone at Everest Base Camp on May 1. The team, led by President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, had planned to demonstrate the drone's ability…
nypost.compolitics40 days ago
House Democrats Raise Concerns Over ICE Deportation Flights
A group of 40 House Democrats sent a letter expressing grave concerns about the Trump administration's secretive program of deportation flights. The letter follows reporting on irregular methods of transporting detainees and demands the Federal Aviation Administration address all…
Nbc Newsworld41 days ago
Crowdfunding Effort for Bankrupt Spirit Airlines Reaches $337 Million in Pledges
Hunter Peterson, a 32-year-old voice actor and content creator, launched a viral effort to revive Spirit Airlines days after its closure on May 2, 2026. The campaign has drawn more than 370,000 verified pledges modeled after the Green Bay Packers' fan ownership structure. Experts…
abcnews.go.compolitics41 days ago
40 House Democrats Demand FAA Report on ICE Deportation Flights
A letter shared with The Guardian and addressed to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford calls for detailed information on all ICE air operations since President Trump was sworn into office. The 40 Democrats cite an 84% surge in flights during 2025 and allege inappropriate efforts to s…
rte.ieworld46 days ago
Ryanair Boss Calls for Two-Drink Limit at Airport Bars Citing Daily Flight Diversions
Michael O'Leary renewed his push to restrict early-morning alcohol sales at airports, citing daily flight diversions and risks at altitude. Sir Tim Martin rejected the idea as unworkable and an overreaction, while Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden called it draconian.