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EASA certifies Embraer E-Jet E2 ROAAS runway overrun awareness system

EASA has approved Embraer’s Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS) for the E-Jet E2 family, clearing the safety technology to enter service with European operators. ROAAS calculates real-time braking performance to help prevent runway excursions and overrun events.

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2026-07-17T06:57:18.871305-07:00

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UK High Court dismisses Gatwick slot-rule appeal for Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27

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2026-07-17T06:42:18.099853-07:00

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European Commission proposes extending EU ETS to cover certain extra-EAA flights from 2029

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2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

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2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

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EASA certifies Embraer E-Jet E2 ROAAS runway overrun awareness system EASA has approved Embraer’s Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS) for the E-Jet E2 family, clearing the safety technology to enter service with European operators. ROAAS calculates real-time braking performance to help prevent runway excursions and overrun events.

2026-07-17T06:57:18.871305-07:00

EASA certifies Embraer E-Jet E2 ROAAS runway overrun awareness system

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UK High Court dismisses Gatwick slot-rule appeal for Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27 The UK High Court has rejected London Gatwick’s appeal challenging a government decision to relax slot rules for the Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27 seasons. The ruling confirms the government’s authority to change airport capacity allocation rules for the specified timetable periods.

2026-07-17T06:42:18.099853-07:00

UK High Court dismisses Gatwick slot-rule appeal for Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27

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UK court confirms gov't right to loosen slot rules

2026-07-17T06:42:18.099853-07:00

UK court confirms gov't right

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European Commission proposes extending EU ETS to cover certain extra-EAA flights from 2029 The European Commission has proposed expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to include some flights beyond the European Economic Area starting in 2029. The draft would bring into scope flights up to 5,000km from the EU’s center, affecting longer-haul route economics and compliance planning.

2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

European Commission proposes extending EU ETS to cover certain extra-EAA flights from 2029

Flying Magazine

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford discussed the agency’s “next act” priorities for air traffic control modernization, including progress toward MOSAIC. He also highlighted hot-button operational and regulatory issues affecting general aviation as the FAA seeks to improve capacity, performance, and integration across the NAS.

2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

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Evolito submits E800 electric engine type-certificate application to the UK CAA for use on Electra EL9 Ultra short hybrid-electr Evolito has filed its Type Certificate application with the UK Civil Aviation Authority for its E800 electric engine, a propulsion power base aimed at integration with Electra’s EL9 Ultra short hybrid-electric aircraft. The company’s submission marks the start of formal certification toward type approval.

2026-07-17T03:57:25.541617-07:00

Evolito submits E800 electric engine type-certificate application to the UK CAA for use on Electra EL9 Ultra short hybrid-electr

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DARPA and U.S. Air Force conduct human-on-the-loop in-air testing of AI-capable F-16s using the VENOM Autonomy Kit DARPA and the U.S. Air Force are flying modified F-16s to test human-on-the-loop autonomy under the AI Reinforcements program. The VENOM Autonomy Kit uses an aftermarket controller that lets pilots switch between traditional manual flight controls and autonomous flight with a switch.

2026-07-17T02:58:38.844464-07:00

DARPA and U.S. Air Force conduct human-on-the-loop in-air testing of AI-capable F-16s using the VENOM Autonomy Kit

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Airbus Helicopters and France’s DGA complete first H160M Guepard firing campaign at Cazaux Airbus Helicopters has completed the first weapons and defensive-aids firing campaign for its developmental H160M Guepard medium-twin, conducted on France’s DGA flight test site at Cazaux in southwest France. The trial, aligned with the HIL program schedule, also enabled first mission-assistant flight tests.

2026-07-17T02:44:54.607053-07:00

Airbus Helicopters and France’s DGA complete first H160M Guepard firing campaign at Cazaux

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