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Argentina’s JOY Airline secures air operator certificate

Argentina’s JOY Airline has secured an air operator certificate, according to Commercial Aviation News. The report provides no further details on the certificate’s scope, the airline’s fleet or routes, or when it may begin operations, leaving the next steps unclear.

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Rosaviatsia chief Dmitry Yadrov to become Russia’s transport minister as Andrei Nikitin moves to deputy premiership

Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia’s federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia, is set to succeed Andrei Nikitin as transport minister. Nikitin has been appointed deputy prime minister, shifting leadership across the government bodies responsible for transport policy and aviation oversight.

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At NBAA-BACE, FAA’s Bedford weighs Citation single-pilot path and airspace access changes

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford discussed business aviation access, safety and air traffic control modernization at NBAA-BACE. He said additional training and aircraft modifications could support a new single-pilot path for Citation aircraft, while the proposed SMART traffic management system could give on-demand operators better visibility into available airspace.

AeroTime

FAA head open to reviewing path for single-pilot Citation operations

eVTOL Insights

EHang and Malaysia’s aviation authority to assess eVTOL requirements

EHang will work with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to assess the regulatory, technical and safety requirements for introducing its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in the country. The cooperation establishes a joint evaluation process, but the announcement does not specify a timeline or authorization to begin operations.

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EHang and Malaysian Aviation Authority Begin eVTOL Regulatory Sandbox Cooperation

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 after more than 2,000 flight-test hours, clearing path to deliveries

The FAA has certified Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant, a milestone after years of delays that allows deliveries to begin. Boeing has 1,555 MAX 10 orders from more than 30 customers; Alaska Airlines expects its first aircraft in the first quarter of 2027 and plans to take 22 during the year.

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FAA authorizes BETA’s ALIA A250 eVTOL for market-survey flights with prospective customers

The FAA has issued BETA Technologies a Special Airworthiness Certificate allowing market-survey flights in its ALIA A250 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, including flights with prospective customers onboard. BETA says it is the first authorization of this kind for an eVTOL; it is not an announcement of type certification.