Regulation

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved the launch of Kunming-based Ruili Airlines, opening the door to new entrants in China....More

In a move to bring Indian air fare structures in line with most of the world, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is allowing carriers to unbundle their fares and services....More

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has approved Boeing’s fix for the 787’s battery system....More

Extensive testing on lithium ion batteries during the 787 certification process led Boeing to believe that “significant overcharging” was the only occurrence that would cause the batteries to vent fire, according to a senior Boeing executive....More

Austrian aviation authorities have denied permission for Emirates to operate its Airbus A380 on some of its 13X-weekly Dubai-Vienna flights....More