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South African regulator withdraws opposition to ending race-based licensing for international carriers

South Africa’s aviation regulator has withdrawn its opposition to a proposal that would release international airlines from race-based licensing requirements. The step clears a regulatory hurdle in a long-running debate over foreign ownership and market access and could precede formal changes to operating permits.

2026-02-23T00:54:58.732125-08:00
Leeham NewsScott Hamilton

Is Boom’s Supersonic Bet Doomed? — Why Military ‘Green’ Policies Are Faltering

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Feb. 23, 2026, © Leeham News: “How long until Boom goes boom?” “eVTOLs, the perfectly mediocre over-priced helicopter.” “We lost the battle, but we had a more urban footprint.” These are just a..

2026-02-23T00:21:12.817860-08:00