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JCAB qualifies Loft Dynamics’ VR helicopter simulator as an FTD Level 7 device for Japan

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has approved Loft Dynamics’ virtual-reality helicopter simulator as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD). The regulator qualification makes the Loft platform the first such VR helicopter training device approved in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

2026-05-27T02:41:21.141336-07:00

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Japan’s biggest airlines warn SAF rules could trigger a supply/price crisis unless regulations match domestic production—“Japane

2026-05-27T06:58:51.748044-07:00

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Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

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flyadeal launches RUH–HYD service from 1 July 2026, marking its first scheduled India entry

2026-05-27T03:11:49.351531-07:00

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Japan’s biggest airlines warn SAF rules could trigger a supply/price crisis unless regulations match domestic production—“Japane Japan’s largest airlines are warning that current SAF regulatory pace risks outstripping the country’s domestic production capacity, threatening availability and affordability. A proposed “Japanese Model” would align SAF compliance timelines with what Japan can actually produce at home, to prevent a demand-supply mismatch.

2026-05-27T06:58:51.748044-07:00

Japan’s biggest airlines warn SAF rules could trigger a supply/price crisis unless regulations match domestic production—“Japane

FlightGlobal

Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR Bangkok has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration for Royal Thai Navy use, adding a surveillance and search-and-rescue mission role. The deal expands the C295 tactical airlifter presence across Thailand’s armed forces, following recent Royal Thai Air Force-related C295 acquisitions.

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR

AeroTime

flyadeal launches RUH–HYD service from 1 July 2026, marking its first scheduled India entry Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin its inaugural scheduled services to India with a new route between Riyadh King Khalid (RUH) and Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) starting 1 July 2026. The launch signals flyadeal’s shift from regional footprint-building to targeting India–Gulf point-to-point demand.

2026-05-27T03:11:49.351531-07:00

flyadeal launches RUH–HYD service from 1 July 2026, marking its first scheduled India entry

Aviation Week

JCAB qualifies Loft Dynamics’ VR helicopter simulator as an FTD Level 7 device for Japan Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has approved Loft Dynamics’ virtual-reality helicopter simulator as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD). The regulator qualification makes the Loft platform the first such VR helicopter training device approved in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

2026-05-27T02:41:21.141336-07:00

JCAB qualifies Loft Dynamics’ VR helicopter simulator as an FTD Level 7 device for Japan

Australian Aviation

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon, completing the fleet that underpins Australia’s anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The handover represents the endpoint of a long-running maritime patrol capability build-out.

2026-05-26T23:26:28.993658-07:00

RAAF completes final P-8A Poseidon delivery, locking in Australia’s full maritime patrol and ISR fleet

Bloomberg

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919 Bloomberg reports that China has been “slow-walking” approvals of Airbus delivery paperwork as leverage in a dispute over how quickly EASA certifies Chinese-made aircraft—particularly the COMAC C919. The reported aim is to accelerate European certification timelines amid continuing regulatory friction.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

AINonline

Loft Dynamics wins Japan certification for VR simulator supporting H125 TXi training at Nakanihon Air Loft Dynamics’ VR simulator has received approval from Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for use with the Airbus H125 TXi, with certification specifically covering the simulator installed at Nakanihon Air. The deployment marks Loft Dynamics’ first simulator installation in Japan and its first in Asia Pacific.

2026-05-26T19:30:51.403728-07:00

Loft Dynamics wins Japan certification for VR simulator supporting H125 TXi training at Nakanihon Air

Air Data News

China’s Tibet Airlines rebrands as Xizang Airlines Tibet Airlines has rebranded to Xizang Airlines, aligning the carrier’s brand identity with the region’s Chinese-language name. The change signals a repositioning of the airline’s market presence and corporate representation while it continues serving its regional network within China.

2026-05-26T08:56:32.349913-07:00

China’s Tibet Airlines rebrands as Xizang Airlines

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JCAB qualifies Loft Dynamics’ VR helicopter simulator as an FTD Level 7 device for Japan

Japan’s biggest airlines warn SAF rules could trigger a supply/price crisis unless regulations match domestic production—“Japane

Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR

flyadeal launches RUH–HYD service from 1 July 2026, marking its first scheduled India entry

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