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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

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EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

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FAA extends “use it or lose it” High Density Rules at JFK and keeps New York slots through 2027, barring new peak-hour service

2026-06-19T05:12:19.660905-07:00

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UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

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Space.com

Need for a lunar building code: safety standards for habitats and Moon-base construction An expert argues NASA’s push for a sustained human presence on the Moon will require a dedicated lunar building code to manage construction and safety during base assembly and operations. The point frames standards as a gating factor alongside landing reliability and site risk.

2026-06-20T03:04:05.916246-07:00

Need for a lunar building code: safety standards for habitats and Moon-base construction

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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

AeroTime

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration Emirates is increasing Dubai–Accra service by four weekly flights from July 12, bringing Ghana operations to 11 weekly flights. In parallel, the FAA and EASA say they will deepen collaboration on aviation safety as industry technology advances and regulatory alignment becomes more important.

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

View from the Wing

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FAA extends “use it or lose it” High Density Rules at JFK and keeps New York slots through 2027, barring new peak-hour service The FAA extended special slot-relief at New York-area airports—keeping airlines’ takeoff/landing rights through Oct. 30, 2027 even when they do not operate—while maintaining strict flight caps at JFK. The High Density Rules extension means no new airline service can be added at JFK peak hours through the same date.

2026-06-19T05:12:19.660905-07:00

FAA extends “use it or lose it” High Density Rules at JFK and keeps New York slots through 2027, barring new peak-hour service

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms The EU agreed on a revised framework for air passenger rights (EU261), including changes to baggage and free carry-on rules. Industry leaders and IATA-linked criticism say the compromise still fails to deliver meaningful passenger improvements or competitiveness gains, with Ryanair challenging elements of the hand-luggage proposal.

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms

Flying Magazine

FAA Part 108: proposed drone rulemaking meets safety pushback as stakeholders clash over how unmanned operations should be made The FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule is drawing intense debate as drone safety concerns collide with expectations for clearer operational approvals. The dispute centers on whether the rule’s approach can reduce midair risk and support broader unmanned activity without creating impractical compliance burdens for operators.

2026-06-19T05:05:57.429257-07:00

FAA Part 108: proposed drone rulemaking meets safety pushback as stakeholders clash over how unmanned operations should be made

FlightGlobal

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UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029 The UK government has opened a 10-week public consultation on the policy framework for decisions about a proposed third runway at London Heathrow. The process is intended to feed into a final planning decision in 2029, alongside assessments of economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise impacts.

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

Bloomberg

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Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms says it is weighing a domestically controlled low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network to strengthen India’s communications infrastructure, positioning it as a potential Starlink rival. The initiative is framed alongside Jio’s filing process for what could become India’s largest IPO amid uncertainty over Starlink’s launch hurdles.

2026-06-19T04:37:10.481679-07:00

Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO

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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms

FAA extends “use it or lose it” High Density Rules at JFK and keeps New York slots through 2027, barring new peak-hour service

UK launches public consultation on Heathrow third-runway decision framework, targeting final planning approval in 2029

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