Supply Chain   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia enacts Air Code changes to tighten civil aircraft component quality control via unified national monitoring platform

Russia’s government signed into law amendments to the Air Code to enhance civil aviation safety by tightening control over the quality of aircraft components. The change creates a state-managed, unified system to analyze aircraft condition and enable early detection of component-related problems.

2026-05-28T04:18:22.668528-07:00
China   Antitrust   Leadership   North America   Orders   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
Reuters • Anne Marie Roantree, Julie Zhu

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

By Reuters: China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S. President Donald Trump will ‌be firmed up later this year and is only an "initial tranche" of a potentially far bigger deal, the planemaker's CEO Kelly Ortberg said.

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2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00
Europe   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Consultation opens on extension of Zurich runways to enhance safety

By FlightGlobal: Longer distance available for departing widebodies aims to cut number of runway crossings. Switzerland’s civil aviation regulator is opening a consultation on the extension of two runways at Zurich airport, a plan which aims to reduce previously-identified safety risks at the hub.

2026-05-28T03:18:39.521427-07:00
AI   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Bloomberg • Benoit Berthelot, Tom Mackenzie

Mistral Signs Airbus, BMW as It Brings AI to Manufacturing

By Bloomberg: French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI is expanding into advanced manufacturing, striking deals with new customers Airbus SE and BMW AG as it looks to so-called physical AI to fuel growth.

2026-05-28T02:12:27.057172-07:00
Helicopter   Europe   Orders   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Czech police to modernise aviation fleet with 11 new H145 rotorcraft

By FlightGlobal: Prague's interior ministry signs 11-aircraft deal to modernise police aviation fleet. Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to equip the Czech Police Aviation Service with 11 H145 medium-twins.

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2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00