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Regulations Policy1 sourceyesterdayOccurred 2d ago

Surf Air Mobility Becomes First Part 135 Operator to Join FAA's CAAT Consortium

Surf Air Mobility has joined the FAA's CAAT Consortium as the first Part 135 operator to help advance research and integration of electric and autonomous aircraft.

Beta Technologies AliaCessna Grand Caravan EX
Surf Air MobilityDeanna WhiteTexas A&M University
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Regulations Policy1 source6d ago

Delta Warns ITC Probe Into Joby Patent Claims Risks Shutting Down Air Taxi Partnership

Delta Air Lines warns the ITC that an investigation into Joby Aviation's alleged patent infringements could shut down its eVTOL products and harm their air taxi partnership.

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Regulations Policy1 source6d agoOccurred 1w ago

EASA Issues Guidance Clearing Managed Use of US Jet A Fuel in Europe Amid Hormuz Supply Crisis

EASA guidance permits European use of US Jet A fuel with proper risk management to offset shortages from the closed Strait of Hormuz.

EASAApostolos TzitzikostasLufthansa
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Regulations Policy1 source6d ago

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena Found Dead Amid Airbus Bribery Probe

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead in Colombo one day after a court ordered his re-arrest in an Airbus-linked bribery case.

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Regulations Policy1 source1w agoOccurred 1w ago

Indian Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 Credit Scheme to Aid Airlines Facing West Asia Crisis

India's Cabinet approved the ECLGS 5.0 credit guarantee scheme to provide up to Rs 1,500 crore per airline to counter liquidity issues from surging jet fuel prices caused by the West Asia conflict.

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Regulations Policy1 source1w agoOccurred 1w ago

UAE Fully Restores Normal Airspace Operations After Regional Conflict Restrictions

UAE authorities have lifted all airspace restrictions from the February 2026 conflict, enabling full normal flight operations following a security review.

GCAAEmiratesEtihad Airways
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Regulations Policy1 source1w agoOccurred 3w ago

European Lawmakers Propose Temporary Private Jet Curbs as Fuel Crisis Deepens

Green MEPs proposed a temporary ban on non-essential private jet flights across the EU to conserve fuel during the current supply crisis.

Lena SchillingUrsula von der LeyenApostolos Tzitzikostas
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Regulations Policy2 sources2w agoOccurred 2w ago

Transportation Secretary Duffy Proposes Dedicated Passenger Fee for Sustained FAA Modernization

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy suggested a new dedicated passenger fee to fund continuous FAA air traffic control modernization beyond periodic congressional budgets.

Sean DuffyFAAAmerican Airlines
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Regulations Policy1 source2w ago

U.S. Airports Advance Vertiport Plans and FAA Standards as eVTOL Integration Accelerates

U.S. airports are constructing vertiports and integrating new systems as the FAA advances design standards and launches pilot trials for advanced air mobility operations.

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Regulations Policy1 source2w ago

Aerospace Industry Accelerates AI Adoption as FAA Contends with Legacy Systems and Certification Delays

Aerospace manufacturers advance AI for design and certification while the FAA addresses staffing shortages, legacy ATC systems and delayed approvals across multiple aircraft programs.

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FAABoeingDelta Air Lines
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Regulations Policy1 source2w ago

Taiwan Foreign Minister Arrives in Eswatini After Last-Minute Overflight Revocations Block President's Trip

Taiwan's foreign minister reached Eswatini on April 25 after the president's trip was canceled by last-minute overflight denials from three nations Taipei blames on Chinese pressure.

Lin Chia-lungLai Ching-teMswati III
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Regulations Policy1 source2w agoOccurred 3w ago

DeSantis Signs Legislation Restricting ADS-B Data Use for Airport Fees in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 422 prohibiting airports from using ADS-B data to charge fees on general aviation aircraft weighing 12,499 pounds or less.

Ron DeSantisTom WrightDoug Bankson
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Regulations Policy1 source3w ago

New Coalition Urges FAA to Fast-Track Remote and Digital Air Traffic Control Towers

A new industry coalition is pressing the slow-moving FAA to approve remote digital towers already proven in Europe to cut costs, boost safety and ease controller shortages at U.S. airports of all sizes.

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Regulations Policy1 source3w agoOccurred 4w ago

Duffy Hails 'Wildly Successful' FAA Gamer Recruitment Drive for Air Traffic Controllers

Secretary Sean Duffy reports strong early success in the FAA's campaign targeting gamers for air traffic controller jobs, attracting thousands of applicants to help address a major staffing shortage.

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