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327 articlesPage 1 of 17Updated Jul 21, 2026

FAA Restores Boeing Aircraft Certification Authority

The FAA restored Boeing's authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX and 787 jets, ending a system in place since 2019.

Jul 21, 20265 min
FAA Restores Boeing Aircraft Certification Authority
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FAA Restores Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Certification

The FAA restored Boeing's authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX and 787 jets, ending direct oversight after an 8-month review.

Jul 21, 20265 min
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737 MAX 7 and 10 Near FAA Certification

The FAA expects to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and 10 soon, clearing a path to deliver 39 already manufactured aircraft.

Jul 20, 20264 min
737 MAX 7 and 10 Near FAA Certification
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737 MAX and 787 Regain Boeing ODA Certification

The FAA restored Boeing's authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX and 787 jets following an eight-month safety review.

Jul 20, 20264 min
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737 MAX and 787 Regain FAA Self-Certification Power

The FAA restored Boeing's authority to self-issue airworthiness certificates for the 737 MAX and 787, ending restrictions dating back to 2019.

Jul 20, 20265 min
737 MAX and 787 Regain FAA Self-Certification Power
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Iraqi Airways Holds Urgent Talks to Lift EU Ban

Iraqi Airways has entered urgent talks with European officials to lift its airspace ban, which has barred the carrier from the EU since 2015.

Jul 16, 20264 min
Iraqi Airways Holds Urgent Talks to Lift EU Ban
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GAO Finds Gaps in FAA and TSA Cybersecurity Oversight

A GAO report found the FAA fully met only three of seven cybersecurity goals despite managing up to $11 billion in agency funding.

Jul 16, 20265 min
GAO Finds Gaps in FAA and TSA Cybersecurity Oversight
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Airlines for America Urges $20B for FAA ATC Upgrades

Airlines for America and a coalition of industry leaders requested $20 billion from Congress to modernize the outdated US air traffic control system.

Jul 16, 20265 min
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EASA Unveils New Capability-Based Simulator Standards

The EASA has launched a major flight simulation overhaul, replacing legacy classifications with a capability-based FSTD standard by April 2028.

Jul 16, 20264 min
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Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay Sign ALAS Skies Deal

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay signed the ALAS memorandum to create a single South American aviation market by July 2027.

Jul 15, 20264 min
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay Sign ALAS Skies Deal
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FAA eVTOL Testing Milestone: Organ Transport Flight Success

The FAA successfully tested medical organ transport using the BETA ALIA aircraft, marking a major milestone for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.

Jul 15, 20263 min
FAA eVTOL Testing Milestone: Organ Transport Flight Success
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FAA Completes Successful eVTOL Medical Cargo Flight

The FAA conducted a successful 275-nautical-mile organ transport test flight using BETA Technologies' ALIA aircraft to advance AAM integration.

Jul 15, 20263 min
FAA Completes Successful eVTOL Medical Cargo Flight
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SriLankan Airlines Airbus Bribery Probe: Oct. 13 Update Set

The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered CIABOC to provide a progress report by October 13, 2026, on the SriLankan Airlines Airbus bribery scandal.

Jul 14, 20263 min
SriLankan Airlines Airbus Bribery Probe: Oct. 13 Update Set
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Supreme Court Seeks Rules for Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam

The Supreme Court ordered the Centre to submit new aviation rules within two weeks to address concerns regarding airfare regulation and passenger rights.

Jul 13, 20264 min
Supreme Court Seeks Rules for Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam
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AERA Proposes Ban on Pre-Funding Airport Infrastructure

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India plans to end the pre-funding of airport projects through passenger User Development Fees.

Jul 13, 20264 min
AERA Proposes Ban on Pre-Funding Airport Infrastructure
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UAE Certifies World’s First Commercial Vertiport in Dubai

The UAE's GCAA has certified the VDX vertiport in Dubai, a 3,100-square-meter hub designed to handle 170,000 passengers annually.

Jul 13, 20263 min
UAE Certifies World’s First Commercial Vertiport in Dubai
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BETA Technologies Completes First FAA eIPP Cargo Flights

BETA Technologies conducted the first electric cargo flights under the FAA's eIPP, transporting organs for United Therapeutics across two states.

Jul 11, 20264 min
BETA Technologies Completes First FAA eIPP Cargo Flights
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FAA Finalizes Part 108 Rule for Routine BVLOS Drone Flights

The FAA's new Part 108 rule establishes a standardized framework for commercial BVLOS drone operations, replacing the need for individual waivers.

Jul 11, 20263 min
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FAA Extends O'Hare Flight Caps Through October 2027

The FAA has extended flight limits at Chicago O'Hare to 2,708 daily operations through October 30, 2027, to mitigate ongoing congestion and delays.

Jul 11, 20263 min
FAA Extends O'Hare Flight Caps Through October 2027
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FAA Proposes Ending 53-Year Ban on Supersonic Overland Flight

The FAA has proposed a new noise-based standard to replace the 1973 ban on civil supersonic flight over U.S. land, limiting sonic boom overpressure.

Jul 10, 20264 min
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