Middle East Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

KLM suspends all Middle East flights amid security fears over potential U.S. strike on Iran

KLM has suspended all services to the Middle East — including Dubai, Tel Aviv and Riyadh — "until further notice," citing security concerns linked to the prospect of a U.S. military strike on Iran. The carrier says the move reflects heightened regional risk to operations and passenger safety.

Also: Aviation Source and boardingarea.com

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

eVTOL AI Leadership Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

Wall Street Journal • Becky Peterson, David Cabrera

Former Morgan Stanley Autos Analyst Joins Robotics and Urban Air Mobility Beat

By Wall Street Journal: Morgan Stanley’s former autos analyst has big ideas in his new gig covering the robot economy.

2026-01-23T17:34:19.806336-08:00

GA AI Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Greg Mercer Backs Skytron — Four-Seat Fly-by-Wire Personal Aircraft Aimed at Reducing Pilot Error

By AeroTime: Silicon Valley entrepreneur Greg Mercer is backing Skytron, a four-seat fly-by-wire aircraft aimed at reducing pilot workload and human-error accidents.

2026-01-23T13:40:56.917220-08:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airbus Airlines

Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus close to selling about 100 A220s to AirAsia, marking carrier’s first move into regional narrowbodies

By Reuters: Airbus is closing in on a deal to sell around 100 A220 jets to AirAsia , marking the budget airline's first foray into regional narrowbody aircraft, industry sources said.

Also: Dj's Aviation

2026-01-23T09:08:44.303000-08:00

ATC Helicopter North America Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

FAA

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National Airport (DCA)

By FAA: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), unless these aircraft are conducting essential operations.

Simple Flying

FAA Permanently Bans Helicopter Flights Over Washington, D.C.: New Rules and Operator Impacts

AINonline

U.S. Issues New Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National (KDCA)

Also: Aviation Week, news.bgov.com and airportindustry-news.com

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

SAF Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Curt Epstein

Syzygy Plasmonics to Build First SAF Production Facility in Uruguay After Offtake Agreement

By AINonline: Syzygy Plasmonics’ first production facility will be in Uruguay.

2026-01-23T12:38:13.891698-08:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

Skift • Adriana Lee

Sabre executive: agent tools are augmentation, not replacement — tackling agency system overload

By Skift: Travel agents are currently caught in a paradox: They’re drowning in too many systems, but fear the tools that could help them will eventually replace.

2026-01-23T12:18:14.347175-08:00

BizAv PaxEx Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Textron