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The FAA has launched a process aimed at enabling the agency to recognise non‑US maintenance organisation certificates, opening a formal pathway for acceptance of foreign maintenance approvals. The move could alter validation and oversight of non‑US maintenance providers working on U.S.‑regulated aircraft and affect cross‑border maintenance arrangements.
AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
By AINonline: Safety culture comes into focus.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
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.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Aircraft lessor Air Lease is in new hands with the completion of its acquisition by SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitumo, Apollo-managed funds and investment firm Brookfield.
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Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
By Breitflyte: WestJet has today announced the addition of Copa Airlines as a new interline partner. The carrier has also launched new interline booking capabilities, allowing customers to book seamless multi-airline itineraries across 50 partner airlines.
AINonline
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
By Breitflyte: Delta Air Lines has reported a first quarter 2026 net loss of 289 million or ($0.44) per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 13 percent to $15.9 billion.
Corporate Jet Investor
• Yves Le Marquand
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Aviation Week
• Guy Norris
Aviation Business News
• Greg Whitaker
flightlineweekly.com
• Garth Calitz
Airline Economics
• Justin Pugsley
