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2025 Regulatory Shakeup for Aviation: Tariffs, U.S. ATC Reform and European Compliance Headaches

A convergence of trade tariffs, a renewed push to overhaul U.S. air traffic control, and mounting regulatory strain in Europe have propelled a major policy shakeup across aviation in 2025. The shifts threaten supply chains, investment decisions and operational rules for carriers, OEMs and air navigation providers.

2025-12-01T05:57:09.334968-08:00

Politico

Trump, Saudi crown prince unveil Strategic Defense Agreement including proposed F‑35 sales and nearly 300 US tanks

2025-11-17T13:37:40.947509-08:00

Reuters

Yttrium supplies running low after Chinese export restrictions, threatening aerospace and semiconductor production

2025-11-14T07:12:15.616867-08:00

Air Data News

Malawi-registered Rayoni (Flytech) alleged to be front for illicit Airbus deliveries to Iran

2025-11-10T08:17:21.211594-08:00

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2025 Regulatory Shakeup for Aviation: Tariffs, U.S. ATC Reform and European Compliance Headaches A convergence of trade tariffs, a renewed push to overhaul U.S. air traffic control, and mounting regulatory strain in Europe have propelled a major policy shakeup across aviation in 2025. The shifts threaten supply chains, investment decisions and operational rules for carriers, OEMs and air navigation providers.

2025-12-01T05:57:09.334968-08:00

2025 Regulatory Shakeup for Aviation: Tariffs, U.S. ATC Reform and European Compliance Headaches

Air Data News

Embraer re-evaluates US$500m U.S. expansion after shift in U.S. tariffs on Brazilian aerospace products Embraer is reassessing a planned US$500 million expansion in the United States after recent changes in U.S. import tariffs on Brazilian aerospace products. The OEM says the tariff shift has altered the economics and timing of the investment as it reviews alternative industrial and supply‑chain options.

2025-11-29T02:42:57.074486-08:00

Embraer re-evaluates US$500m U.S. expansion after shift in U.S. tariffs on Brazilian aerospace products

Economic Times

India, U.S. sign Rs 7,995 crore FMS LOAs for five‑year sustainment of Indian Navy MH‑60R fleet India’s Ministry of Defence signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. government for a five‑year Foreign Military Sales sustainment package for the Indian Navy’s MH‑60R multi‑mission helicopter fleet, valued at roughly Rs 7,995 crore. The LOAs cover follow‑on support and supply to maintain operational readiness.

2025-11-28T02:38:33.871866-08:00

India, U.S. sign Rs 7,995 crore FMS LOAs for five‑year sustainment of Indian Navy MH‑60R fleet

CBC

F-35's 2021 win over Gripen resurfaces as Canada reconsiders 88‑jet purchase and Saab presses Canadian production New attention on Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen has spiked as Canada reconsiders an 88‑jet F‑35 buy; declassified data show the F‑35 outscored the Gripen E in a 2021 U.S. DoD evaluation. Saab is offering Canadian production options and invoking Sweden's Viggen legacy to press the Gripen case.

2025-11-26T06:06:27.555196-08:00

F-35's 2021 win over Gripen resurfaces as Canada reconsiders 88‑jet purchase and Saab presses Canadian production

Economic Times

Safran to transfer full fighter‑engine hot‑section technology to India for jointly developed 120–140 kN turbofan Safran has agreed to transfer 100% of fighter‑jet engine technology — including critical hot‑section components — to India's DRDO to jointly develop a new 120–140 kN turbofan for the country's planned fifth‑generation stealth fighter. The move marks a major milestone in India's pursuit of indigenous propulsion and military aviation self‑reliance.

2025-11-25T23:50:05.464547-08:00

Safran to transfer full fighter‑engine hot‑section technology to India for jointly developed 120–140 kN turbofan

Aviation Week

Israel urges boost to defense exports to accelerate adoption of new military technologies Israel's Defense Ministry is calling for a significant boost in defense exports, saying increased foreign sales will help accelerate introduction and wider adoption of new military technologies. The ministry framed exports as a tool to deepen industrial engagement, scale production and speed technology maturation for operational use.

2025-11-25T07:10:36.918468-08:00

Israel urges boost to defense exports to accelerate adoption of new military technologies

Breaking Defense

Northrop says IBCS enters full-rate production after Polish milestone; firm can ramp output 2–4x Northrop Grumman says its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) has entered full-rate production after meeting a key milestone tied to Poland’s order. Kenn Todorov, VP and GM of C2 and weapons integration, said the company can scale output two, three or even four times its current production rate.

2025-11-25T06:13:47.130614-08:00

Northrop says IBCS enters full-rate production after Polish milestone; firm can ramp output 2–4x

Reuters

U.S. approves potential $200M sale of Navy Multiband Terminals to UK The U.S. State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale of Navy Multiband Terminals and related equipment to the United Kingdom — a maritime military satellite communications package valued at about $200 million, the Pentagon said Monday. The move strengthens UK naval SATCOM capacity and interoperability with U.S. systems.

2025-11-24T12:26:45.546387-08:00

U.S. approves potential $200M sale of Navy Multiband Terminals to UK

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