Regulatory
The Regulatory section provides updates on aviation laws, compliance guidelines, and international standards shaping safety and efficiency in the skies.
India extends international flight ban through the end of September
The Indian government extended the ban on regularly scheduled international flights to India through the end of September. India’s Directorate General of Civil...
Mexico signs agreement with FAA to help improve aviation safety rating
Mexico’s Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC) has signed an agreement with the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help the country...
EU to charge higher taxes for polluting aviation fuels
The European Commission plans to introduce an EU-wide minimum tax rate for polluting aviation fuels to encourage airlines to switch to more sustainable...
FAA downgrades Mexico’s aviation safety rating
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Mexico’s aviation safety rating from Category 1 to Category 2, preventing Mexican carriers from...
Local airlines request more seat entitlements to Singapore
Local airlines, spearheaded by the national flag carrier, Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL), are actively seeking to increase their seat entitlements for flights to...
Cebu Pacific-Tigerair PH deal approved by CAB
Cebu Pacific’s $15 million-acquisition of Tiger Airways Philippines has been approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board, its executive director Carmelo Arcilla said. Cebu...
Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Philippines to raise prices on several routes
Budget airline Cebu Pacific and its newly acquired unit, Tigerair Philippines, are increasing their airfare prices by as much as 160 percent. The...
Philippines, Singapore to sign new air services agreement
On Thursday, the Philippines and Singapore signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on air services, which included an expansion of fifth freedom...
