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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA proposes $255,000 civil penalty for American Airlines over alleged drug- and alcohol-testing violations

The FAA on Wednesday proposed a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier failed to comply with federal drug-and-alcohol testing requirements for safety-sensitive employees, and seeks corrective action. The notice accuses the airline of lapses in its mandated testing program.

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2026-04-08T16:11:06.471910-07:00
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Aviation Week • Thierry Dubois

Aura Aero raises €340M for ERA 19‑seat hybrid‑electric aircraft; first flight delayed to late 2027

By Aviation Week: Aura Aero has secured an additional €340 million ($393 million) of funding, but first flight of its hybrid-electric, 19-seat ERA has been pushed to late 2027.

2026-04-08T11:32:37.479703-07:00
China   MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing   Qatar Airways  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Mammoth wins FAA certification for 777-200LR passenger-to-freighter conversion, seeks China partner

By FlightGlobal: US aircraft conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration certification for its cargo-modified 777-200LR, a milestone coming as the firm accelerates production and plots global expansion, including in China.

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2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00