mlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>

Decade-long effort to mandate safety management systems takes a step forward.
Aviation Week Network
Air Transport Digest
 
Sean Broderick

The FAA’s decade-long effort to mandate safety management systems (SMS) for U.S. commercial airports took a step forward Aug. 24 with the opening of an additional comment period on a draft proposal issued in 2016.
 
 
Advertisement
As a trusted partner of government agencies and airlines for thirty years, Verizon's reliability has improved resiliency and modernized network infrastructures. We're committed to bringing our full expertise to help accomplish the FAA's mission of providing the world's safest aerospace environment. The safety of the flying public depends on it. Learn More.
 
Victoria Moores

There is no doubt of Africa’s potential as an air transport market, but while governments continue to block funds and procrastinate on liberalization, they also block their own economic growth.
 
Delta follows U.S. airline trend of bolstering its narrowbody books, why Airbus is offering lower-weight A330neo versions, Philippine Airlines have pushed deliveries by at least five years and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
 
Linda Blachly

Finavia has unveiled renderings of Helsinki Airport’s new entrance, arrival hall and multimodel travel center, which is set to open Dec. 1, 2021. The Terminal 2 extension will open in three stages.
 
There is never a dull day in politics, nor in the air transport business. In New York the two just came together into what could be a disaster movie.
 
 
PREMIUM CONTENT Powered by Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN)
 
 
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
 
 
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
 

On October 18, Laureates will be awarded to winners in each category that embody the trailblazing spirit of innovation and transformation in Defense, Space, Commercial Aviation and Business Aviation.
 
Assessing carbon emission strategies for countries across Asia-Pacific and different initiatives for the region. How will they be implemented and what are the steps that need to be taken to reach zero emissions? How will the renewed impetus on sustainability affect ramp up strategies as passengers return and growth continues? Attend MRO Asia-Pacific to get the answers and join the conversation on sustainability.