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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Riyadh Air wins regulatory clearance for China debut; targets network scale-up alongside 787 growth plan

Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured regulatory approval to begin flights to Beijing and Shanghai, marking its first step into China as it builds an international network with a goal of 100 destinations by 2030. Separately, the airline is studying additional aircraft purchases, including exercising options for 25–30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and potentially adding Airbus aircraft.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-07-13T11:29:27.677622-07:00
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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Venetz Aerospace Secures Landmark UK CAA Design Organisation Approval for ElectricMotors and Propellers

By eVTOL Insights: Thomas Sleightholm First UK approval covering both electric motors and propellers for uncrewed and crewed aircraft applications Venetz Aerospace, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it has received Part 21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for electric motors and propellers.

2026-07-13T12:44:29.063017-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
The Air Current • Elan Head

FAA nears the finish line on long-delayed beyond visual line of sight drone operations as rule is sent to White House office for review

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

Also: Unmanned Airspace
2026-07-13T11:25:34.559885-07:00