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Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation

Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and other international carriers abruptly canceled or suspended services to Israel and Gulf destinations — including Dubai, Tel Aviv, Riyadh and Dammam — and began avoiding regional airspace amid security fears over a potential U.S. strike on Iran and rising tensions.

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

FAA

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National (DCA)

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

Bombardier

Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand

2026-01-23T09:08:12.643217-08:00

Flying Magazine

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

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Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and other international carriers abruptly canceled or suspended services to Israel and Gulf destinations — including Dubai, Tel Aviv, Riyadh and Dammam — and began avoiding regional airspace amid security fears over a potential U.S. strike on Iran and rising tensions.

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation

Flying Magazine

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization The Modern Skies Coalition — a group of manufacturers, trade associations and labor unions — has endorsed a transportation appropriations bill in Congress designed to advance airspace modernization. The unified backing signals broad industry support for allocating federal funds to upgrade national airspace systems and related infrastructure.

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

AINonline

Goldilocks Fuel Planning: Balancing Reserves, Cost and Payload Explains how operators calculate a 'just right' fuel load—balancing regulatory reserve requirements, contingency fuel, alternate and holding expectations against weight penalties and fuel burn. The piece outlines calculation methods, scenario planning and trade-offs airlines use to minimize costs while preserving safety margins and operational flexibility.

2026-01-23T10:02:14.562531-08:00

Goldilocks Fuel Planning: Balancing Reserves, Cost and Payload

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GPMS issues HUMS program manual to help operators establish structured health‑monitoring GPMS released a program manual designed to help operators — particularly those without existing frameworks — implement structured HUMS (Health and Usage Monitoring Systems) practices. The guide aims to standardize HUMS deployment, improve fleet safety and maintenance efficiency, and unlock actionable condition‑based insights across diverse aircraft types.

2026-01-23T09:08:27.241919-08:00

GPMS issues HUMS program manual to help operators establish structured health‑monitoring

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Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has received EASA type certification, following earlier FAA validation and Transport Canada approval, clearing the aircraft for operation across Europe, the U.S. and Canada. The ultra‑long‑range jet entered service in December 2025 and deliveries are now expanding.

2026-01-23T09:08:12.643217-08:00

Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand

FlightGlobal

PD-8 turbofan clears bird-strike test at Saturn, advancing SJ-100 certification Aviadvigatel's PD-8 turbofan completed bird-impact testing at the Saturn facility, a regulatory milestone United Engine says demonstrated "stable operation" under simulated bird strikes. The test advances certification of the import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100 powerplant intended to replace the SaM146 on the type.

2026-01-23T08:39:54.986677-08:00

PD-8 turbofan clears bird-strike test at Saturn, advancing SJ-100 certification

AINonline

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI A House Transportation & Infrastructure panel approved legislation to establish digital pilot certificates and to support transitions of military controllers into FAA air traffic control roles. Separately, the FAA certified the first California college under its enhanced Air Traffic Controller Collegiate Training Initiative, expanding formal recruitment pathways.

2026-01-23T08:04:40.213090-08:00

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

Flying Magazine

10 U.S. universities cleared to let ATC candidates skip FAA Academy, widening training pipeline The FAA has cleared 10 U.S. universities whose air-traffic control programs replicate the FAA Academy curriculum, allowing candidates to bypass the Academy in Oklahoma City. The move shortens the training pipeline and could help ease a chronic controller shortage by accelerating placement of qualified trainees.

2026-01-23T07:23:08.722282-08:00

10 U.S. universities cleared to let ATC candidates skip FAA Academy, widening training pipeline

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Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National (DCA)

Bombardier Global 8000 secures EASA type certification, completing FAA and Transport Canada approvals as deliveries expand

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

News Timeline