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Air India urges New Delhi to secure Xinjiang overflight rights as Pakistan ban raises fuel costs and adds hours

Air India is urging New Delhi to secure Chinese permission to overfly restricted Xinjiang military airspace to shorten long‑haul routings after Pakistan's overflight ban. The carrier says denied routes have increased fuel bills by up to 29% and added as much as three hours to some flights.

2025-11-18T20:38:11.749732-08:00

Reuters

FAA to lift 3% domestic flight caps at 40 major U.S. airports on Monday

2025-11-16T16:29:23.070273-08:00

Associated Press

FAA rolls back some 10% flight‑reduction limits at 40 major U.S. airports as shutdown strains ease; some restrictions remain

2025-11-14T14:05:07.496480-08:00

Bloomberg

Congress moves to end 43‑day U.S. government shutdown as airports reel from lasting disruptions

2025-11-12T02:11:23.488077-08:00

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SkyGrid and KAUST to build Advanced Air Mobility framework in Saudi Arabia SkyGrid and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) will collaborate on a framework to explore and develop Advanced Air Mobility capabilities in Saudi Arabia. The programme will target research, demonstrations and planning to support safe integration of eVTOLs, unmanned systems and related airspace infrastructure.

2025-11-21T06:28:29.720595-08:00

SkyGrid and KAUST to build Advanced Air Mobility framework in Saudi Arabia

ABC News

FAA to pay $10,000 'patriot' bonus to just 776 of 10,000+ controllers, fueling backlash The FAA says it will award $10,000 "patriot" bonuses to only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown — about 5.5% of the workforce — prompting widespread anger over eligibility and fairness.

2025-11-20T16:09:03.218584-08:00

FAA to pay $10,000 'patriot' bonus to just 776 of 10,000+ controllers, fueling backlash

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Senate unveils bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act and Aviation Medication Transparency Act A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Mental Health in Aviation Act alongside the Aviation Medication Transparency Act to expand access to mental‑health care, clarify medication guidance for medical certification, reduce stigma, and protect the careers of pilots and air‑traffic controllers; NBAA has welcomed the measures.

2025-11-20T12:51:51.709718-08:00

Senate unveils bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act and Aviation Medication Transparency Act

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Dubai ANS, Emirates and Thales launch AI research to cut holding patterns and fuel burn at Dubai International Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), Emirates and Thales signed a Collaborative Research Agreement to develop AI-driven tools that reduce holding patterns for arrivals at Dubai International by adjusting cruise speed and sequencing. The project aims to cut fuel burn, lower emissions and improve on-time performance in support of the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 goal.

2025-11-20T04:09:33.801921-08:00

Dubai ANS, Emirates and Thales launch AI research to cut holding patterns and fuel burn at Dubai International

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Duffy says Trump will weigh in on $31.5B FAA ATC modernisation; lead contractor decision due in weeks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said President Trump will have input on selecting the lead contractor for the FAA's $31.5 billion air-traffic control modernisation programme, and that the administration expects to name the prime integrator in the coming weeks. The selection will identify the contractor responsible for overall programme delivery.

2025-11-19T20:04:11.232062-08:00

Duffy says Trump will weigh in on $31.5B FAA ATC modernisation; lead contractor decision due in weeks

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SkyGrid and High Lander sign MoU to build UAE AAM airspace‑management ecosystem at Dubai Airshow SkyGrid — the AAM third‑party service provider affiliated with Boeing/Wisk — and High Lander signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Dubai Airshow 2025 to explore UTM/DFM systems, an AAM airspace‑management ecosystem and a supporting regulatory framework for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The collaboration targets safe integration of eVTOLs, unmanned systems and drone fleets into UAE airspace.

2025-11-19T03:05:39.954898-08:00

SkyGrid and High Lander sign MoU to build UAE AAM airspace‑management ecosystem at Dubai Airshow

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Air India urges New Delhi to secure Xinjiang overflight rights as Pakistan ban raises fuel costs and adds hours Air India is urging New Delhi to secure Chinese permission to overfly restricted Xinjiang military airspace to shorten long‑haul routings after Pakistan's overflight ban. The carrier says denied routes have increased fuel bills by up to 29% and added as much as three hours to some flights.

2025-11-18T20:38:11.749732-08:00

Air India urges New Delhi to secure Xinjiang overflight rights as Pakistan ban raises fuel costs and adds hours

Reuters

Poland and Romania scramble jets, activate air defences after Russian strikes near NATO borders Poland and Romania scrambled fighters and placed ground-based air defences on high alert after Russian strikes in western Ukraine. Romania reported a drone breach and Poland said it will close the Russian consulate in Gdansk after a rail-line explosion; the strikes killed at least 20 people.

2025-11-18T20:24:07.923413-08:00

Poland and Romania scramble jets, activate air defences after Russian strikes near NATO borders

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