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ATC Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Reuters

Duffy seeks another $30 billion for U.S. air traffic control and airport upgrades

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wants Congress to approve an additional $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and airports. The request would expand federal funding for upgrades across the U.S. aviation system, spanning both core ATC infrastructure and airport facilities.

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2026-09-22T10:22:33.691775-07:00

SAF Sustainability & Climate Initiatives Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

American lands eSAF supply deal from group including Google, McKinsey

By FlightGlobal: Airline will manage logistics for new fuel facility with capacity for up to 100,000 tonnes of eSAF annually.

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2026-09-22T09:20:25.217316-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US’s Frontier Airlines to roll out first-class seats in 2027

By ch-aviation: Frontier Airlines (F9, Denver International) plans to roll out first-class seats on its aircraft next year, moving away from the ultra-low-cost business model it has operated for decades.

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2026-09-22T10:05:57.938622-07:00

MRO Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Boeing 737

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

By AirInsight: July DOT data shows American's mechanical disruptions have cost the equivalent of three MAX 8s this year — more than double United's toll.

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2026-09-22T08:56:16.698716-07:00

BizAv Aircraft Finance & Leasing Policy & Regulation

ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

By ch-aviation: The government of Canada is proposing to include business aircraft acquired on or after September 15, 2026, among the assets eligible for 100% depreciation.

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2026-09-22T08:36:20.287388-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA targets Boeing 737 Max elevator bearing issue

By FlightGlobal: A proposed airworthiness directive would affect 95 US-registered examples. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking action to address a risk posed by a manufacturing problem affecting elevator bearings in some Boeing 737 Max narrowbody jets.

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2026-09-22T06:05:28.374560-07:00

MRO Safran Workforce & Skills Development Asia-Pacific (APAC)

safran-group.com

Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

By safran-group.com: This US$22 million investment, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, underscores Safran Landing Systems’ commitment to strengthening Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for aircraft maintenance in the Asia-Pacific region.