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Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

Akij Bashir Aviation has obtained an air operator licence ahead of planned operations, positioning the Bangladeshi start-up to launch with a Boeing 737-800. The move signals a new entrant’s entry into the domestic/short-haul market using a single-aisle jet foundation rather than a broader initial fleet mix.

2026-04-24T00:23:17.298018-07:00

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DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix

2026-04-23T19:06:26.751035-07:00

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Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations

2026-04-23T21:46:59.540710-07:00

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FCC moves to preserve Mobile Satellite Service incumbents, dismissing SpaceX and others’ spectrum access challenges amid D2D spe

2026-04-23T16:05:18.001632-07:00

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SAA Technical escalates corruption probe efforts as internal investigations flag theft and governance failures SAA Technical says it is intensifying efforts to root out corruption, theft and governance failures after multiple investigations exposed what the chairman calls “deep rot” inside the state-owned South African Airways Group maintenance subsidiary. The move follows renewed scrutiny of controls and accountability within SAA’s MRO operations.

2026-04-24T05:36:54.335764-07:00

SAA Technical escalates corruption probe efforts as internal investigations flag theft and governance failures

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Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800 Akij Bashir Aviation has obtained an air operator licence ahead of planned operations, positioning the Bangladeshi start-up to launch with a Boeing 737-800. The move signals a new entrant’s entry into the domestic/short-haul market using a single-aisle jet foundation rather than a broader initial fleet mix.

2026-04-24T00:23:17.298018-07:00

Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

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Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations Nepal’s Shree Airlines has obtained approval to conduct international flight operations, a milestone that expands its scope beyond domestic service. The decision sets the stage for route planning, potential fleet and staffing adjustments, and new regulatory/operational compliance requirements tied to cross-border flying.

2026-04-23T21:46:59.540710-07:00

Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations

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DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix A U.S. DOT inspector raised concerns about how the FAA is responding to recent LEAP engine smoke incidents, particularly regarding the FAA’s planned requirement for a software update. GE and Boeing are working on the software change intended to address the underlying issue.

2026-04-23T19:06:26.751035-07:00

DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix

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Congress faces oversight challenge on the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program A congressional oversight gap is emerging around the B-21 Raider, a stealthy Air Force bomber program. With lawmakers balancing classified complexity against delivery and industrial-base expectations, the oversight environment is becoming a key factor in how the program is evaluated and steered.

2026-04-23T17:49:33.527366-07:00

Congress faces oversight challenge on the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program

SpaceNews.com

FCC moves to preserve Mobile Satellite Service incumbents, dismissing SpaceX and others’ spectrum access challenges amid D2D spe The FCC has moved to lock down incumbent Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) rights, dismissing bids by SpaceX and other parties seeking access to spectrum increasingly viewed as critical for direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. The decision intensifies the regulatory fight over how scarce satellite RF assets are allocated as D2D commercialization accelerates.

2026-04-23T16:05:18.001632-07:00

FCC moves to preserve Mobile Satellite Service incumbents, dismissing SpaceX and others’ spectrum access challenges amid D2D spe

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Trump signals Boeing financial support amid coronavirus-era pressure: “We have to protect Boeing” U.S. President Donald Trump said the government could provide a financial bailout for Boeing as part of a coronavirus-era response. The statement underscores political risk to Boeing’s financial stability and the likelihood of policy-driven support for the commercial aerospace OEM.

2026-04-23T14:24:42.126644-07:00

Trump signals Boeing financial support amid coronavirus-era pressure: “We have to protect Boeing”

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Tecnam partners with Jeppesen ForeFlight to deliver next-gen navigation in its next-generation aircraft Tecnam has formed an alliance with Jeppesen ForeFlight to bring next-generation navigation capabilities into Tecnam’s next-gen airplanes. The partnership links Tecnam’s airframe development with ForeFlight’s navigation platform ambitions, signaling a tighter OEM-software integration path for upcoming GA and training-focused aircraft.

2026-04-23T13:35:38.721169-07:00

Tecnam partners with Jeppesen ForeFlight to deliver next-gen navigation in its next-generation aircraft

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Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

DOT inspector questions FAA approach to FAA-mandated software update after LEAP engine smoke incidents; GE and Boeing seek fix

Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations

FCC moves to preserve Mobile Satellite Service incumbents, dismissing SpaceX and others’ spectrum access challenges amid D2D spe

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