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Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

Lufthansa Cargo has achieved comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications, aligning its pharmaceutical handling with IATA’s quality and cold-chain requirements. The certification underscores the carrier’s push to provide validated end-to-end processes for temperature-sensitive medical shipments.

2026-05-23T08:24:53.759838-07:00

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Canada tribunal upholds blanket ban on flight attendants consuming cannabis on or off duty

2026-05-23T06:54:45.769963-07:00

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U.S. jury clears Boeing in LOT 737 MAX “MCAS concealment” damages lawsuit

2026-05-22T18:24:49.513032-07:00

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FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability Lufthansa Cargo has achieved comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications, aligning its pharmaceutical handling with IATA’s quality and cold-chain requirements. The certification underscores the carrier’s push to provide validated end-to-end processes for temperature-sensitive medical shipments.

2026-05-23T08:24:53.759838-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Canada tribunal upholds blanket ban on flight attendants consuming cannabis on or off duty An 80-page Canadian employment tribunal ruling finds that flight attendants are not permitted to consume cannabis, whether on duty or off duty. The decision follows a union challenge to a policy restricting crew members from smoking marijuana, with the tribunal concluding the ban is enforceable.

2026-05-23T06:54:45.769963-07:00

Canada tribunal upholds blanket ban on flight attendants consuming cannabis on or off duty

New York Times

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents A methyl methacrylate storage-tank at an aerospace plastics facility overheated, creating an explosion risk, officials said. About 40,000 people in parts of Southern California were ordered to evacuate as crews responded to the hazardous leak.

2026-05-23T04:09:38.721978-07:00

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents

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U.S. jury clears Boeing in LOT 737 MAX “MCAS concealment” damages lawsuit A U.S. jury in Seattle found Boeing not guilty of fraud in a civil case brought by LOT Polish Airlines tied to the 2016 737 MAX transaction. LOT had sought about $250m (€250m) in damages and interest over alleged revenue losses after the MAX was grounded for 20 months.

2026-05-22T18:24:49.513032-07:00

U.S. jury clears Boeing in LOT 737 MAX “MCAS concealment” damages lawsuit

The Independent

Red Arrows to cut King’s Birthday flypast and future displays to seven aircraft to preserve ageing Hawk T1 fleet through 2030 The RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, says it will fly with seven jets for most displays through 2030, down from its usual nine. The change applies ahead of the King’s Birthday flypast and reflects efforts to preserve the aging Hawk T1 fleet, especially across the 2026 season.

2026-05-22T15:05:51.076919-07:00

Red Arrows to cut King’s Birthday flypast and future displays to seven aircraft to preserve ageing Hawk T1 fleet through 2030

The Air Current

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MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

FlightGlobal

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FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns The FAA has responded to a sensor durability problem affecting Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofans, after P&W issued service bulletins to address the concern. The issue has been linked to tailpipe fires and in-flight shutdowns, prompting an FAA proposed order.

2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00

FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

AINonline

Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ Tamarack Aerospace says its AirConnect IFC for the Cessna Citation 525 uses certified electrical integration and aircraft-grade cabin Wi‑Fi distribution. The company reports AirConnect has reached 122 first customer aircraft already flying, with an FAA STC still pending.

2026-05-22T09:11:59.957143-07:00

Tamarack Aerospace launches AirConnect IFC for Cessna Citation 525—aircraft-grade Wi‑Fi distribution, certified electrical integ

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Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

Canada tribunal upholds blanket ban on flight attendants consuming cannabis on or off duty

U.S. jury clears Boeing in LOT 737 MAX “MCAS concealment” damages lawsuit

FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

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