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Bloomberg

Aerospace CEOs meet with Duffy to discuss streamlining aircraft certification

Chief executives from Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace and other major aerospace companies are meeting Wednesday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss streamlining regulatory approvals for new aircraft and parts, according to people familiar with the meeting. The discussion puts certification reform on the agenda for industry leaders and the transportation department.

AeroTime

Garmin says Autoland safety system now equips more than 2,500 aircraft

Garmin says more than 2,500 aircraft now feature its Autoland system, which can provide an automated landing capability in an emergency. The company describes the system as a safety net for pilots and passengers; the announcement marks an increase from the more than 2,000 installations previously reported.

Vertical Mag

Airbus Australia wins CASA design approval, expanding local civil aircraft design capability

Airbus in Australia has received design approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, enabling it to expand its local civil design capabilities across various aircraft. The approval strengthens the scope of Airbus’s Australian operations, though the reported announcement provides no further details on aircraft types or specific design work.

Flying Magazine

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FAA urged to halt AI air traffic tool at Washington-area airports as controllers warn of life-or-death stakes

An air traffic controller is urging the FAA to stop using an AI air traffic tool at Washington-area airports, citing the consequences of error. A separate controller perspective emphasizes that flight safety depends on clear communications and controllers speaking up when concerns arise.

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Tunisia’s Cargo Wings Express wins EASA authorization for cargo operations

Cargo Wings Express has secured third-country operator authorization from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, clearing it to conduct commercial cargo flights in EASA member states. The authorization is subject to additional operating permits, so it does not by itself establish where or when the carrier can begin service.

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Brazil’s Ares Jet secures RBAC 135 certification

Ares Jet has secured certification under Brazil’s RBAC 135 rules, according to Business Jet News. The report does not specify the scope of the certification, the aircraft involved or the company’s plans for launching or expanding operations.

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Lawmakers urge FAA to pause SMART AI air-traffic tool in Washington area over safety questions

More than two dozen lawmakers have asked the FAA to suspend use of its SMART AI tool for assisting air traffic controllers at Washington-area airports. Their concerns center on the system’s safety testing, controller training and oversight, and they are seeking answers from the agency before deployment continues.

Vertical Mag

UK CAA sets out approach to assessing drone and eVTOL noise

The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority has outlined an approach for assessing noise from drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, as part of efforts to integrate these vehicles sustainably. The report addresses how their noise should be evaluated and managed.