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Airlines for America and a coalition of industry leaders requested $20 billion from Congress to modernize the outdated US air traffic control system.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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AI illustrationEASA 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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NCAA, NAMA Clash Over Aviation Revenue Sharing Formula
Nigeria's National Assembly is reviewing a bill to shift aviation revenue, sparking a funding dispute between the NCAA and NAMA.
Jul 10, 20264 min
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US Holds Off Section 232 Tariffs on Commercial Aircraft
President Trump declined to impose immediate tariffs on aircraft imports following a DOC investigation, preserving duty-free trade for US airlines.
Jul 10, 20263 min
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EASA Lowers Israel Airspace Risk; Airlines Weigh Return
EASA downgraded its Israel airspace risk classification on July 8, 2026, allowing carriers to conduct individual security assessments for flight...
Jul 9, 20264 min
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FAA Proposes Rule to Override State Crew Break Laws
The FAA has proposed a rule to preempt state meal and rest break laws for pilots and flight attendants, citing the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978.
Jul 4, 20263 min
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FAA Proposes UAFR Rules for Critical Infrastructure Sites
The FAA has proposed a new rule allowing critical infrastructure facilities to establish Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs).
Jul 4, 20264 min
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FAA Proposes Lifting 1973 Ban on Supersonic Overland Flight
The FAA proposed replacing the 1973 supersonic overland flight ban with a 0.11 psf noise limit to enable faster transcontinental travel.
Jul 4, 20263 min
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FAA Proposes Ending 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to replace the 1973 overland supersonic ban with a 0.11 psf performance-based noise limit by mid-2027.
Jul 3, 20263 min
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