News — page 14
Aviation safety insights, airspace analysis, and industry updates from the FlySafe editorial team.
Certifying Autonomous Aircraft: The Technical and Regulatory Hurdles
The path to certifying autonomous aircraft involves navigating legacy safety data, rigid software standards, and regulatory frameworks struggling to keep pace with innovation.
Spirit Airlines Shows Improved Metrics but Slashes Future Schedules
Spirit Airlines shows improved financials but slashes routes—raising critical questions about the carrier's long-term viability.
Regional Jet Premium Cabins: What United's CRJ-450 Signals
See why United's premium CRJ-450 regional jets signal a major shift in cabin economics. Discover what this means for your future flights.
Spirit Airlines Route Cuts and Denver Power Outage Disrupt U.S. Operations
Spirit Airlines route cuts and Denver power outage disrupt U.S. operations. Understand your passenger compensation rights amid these travel disruptions.
Airline Profits Hit $41B While Operational Risks Keep Growing
Airlines forecast record $41B profit in 2026, yet rising costs, pilot shortages, and airspace restrictions tell a more complex story worth examining.
Better Airline Data Has Arrived — What It Means for Flight Risk Analysis
New airline data standards expose a 24.6% mismatch between FAA and BTS delay reporting. How better analytics reshape flight risk assessment.
FAA Part 141 Overhaul: What the Proposed Flight Training Rules Mean
FAA proposes first major Part 141 rewrite in decades — centralised oversight, expanded sim credit, and SMS mandates could reshape US flight training.
Southwest Reverses Assigned Seating After Two Months
Southwest Airlines abandons its assigned seating experiment and returns to open boarding. What changed, and what stays — including new bag fees.
FAA Part 141 Flight Training Overhaul: What the 471-Page Proposal Means
A 471-page proposal filed March 31, 2026 could reshape how U.S. pilot schools operate — from simulation credit to instructor oversight. Key changes analyzed.